James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

PP2231 - Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

Available to Nursing Science students only.

This subject extends the students knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to health and disease. Students will examine alterations in nervous, gastrointestinal and endocrine function, as well as their respective drug treatments. Concepts in cellular pathophysiology, inflammation and immunology will be explored. The pathophysiology and management of infectious disease is also covered.

Prerequisites:BM1011 and BM1022

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
Contact hours:
  • 50 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
    Census Date 28-Aug-2009
    Face to face teaching (On-campus attendance required during the lecture recess - contact School for full details.)
    Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 28-Aug-2009
    Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
    Contact hours:
    • 50 hours lectures
    • 10 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

      Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 28-Aug-2009
      Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
      Contact hours:
      • 50 hours lectures
      • 10 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

        Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 2
        Census Date 28-Aug-2009
        Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
        Contact hours:
        • 50 hours lectures
        • 10 hours tutorials
          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.