James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

BM1011 - Physiological Systems and Processes 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Discipline of Physiology & Pharmacology

Available to Nursing Science students only. Available to Sport & Exercise Science students (CAIRNS) only

The subject comprises an overview of cellular organisation, chemical and biochemical concepts, introductory and applied microbiology; classifaction of skeletal system, muscle, joints and tendons; nervous system, the integument system; renal system and the gastrointestinal system.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PP2101

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator: Dr Alastair Smith
Lecturers: Dr Alastair Smith, Professor Phillip Summers.
Contact hours:
  • 55 hours lectures - 4 hour lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials
  • 18 hours practicals - 2 hour practical laboratory; laboratory sessions commence Week 2
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
    Census Date 27-Mar-2009
    Face to face teaching 01-Jun-2009 to 05-Jun-2009
    Coordinator: Dr Alastair Smith
    Lecturers: Dr Alastair Smith, Professor Phillip Summers.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); on course assignments (30%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 27-Mar-2009
      Coordinator: Dr Alastair Smith
      Lecturers: Dr Alastair Smith, Professor Phillip Summers.
      Contact hours:
      • 55 hours lectures
      • 10 hours tutorials
      • 18 hours practicals
        Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

        Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
        Census Date 27-Mar-2009
        Coordinator: Dr Alastair Smith
        Lecturers: Dr Alastair Smith, Professor Phillip Summers.
        Contact hours:
        • 15 hours tutorials - residential
        • 20 hours practicals - residential
          Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

          Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1
          Census Date 27-Mar-2009
          Coordinator: Dr Alastair Smith
          Lecturers: Dr Alastair Smith, Professor Phillip Summers.
          Contact hours:
          • 15 hours tutorials - residential
          • 20 hours practicals - residential
            Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

            Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.