James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

PP2231 - Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
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 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator: Dr Anna-Marie Babey
Lecturers: Dr Jeffrey Warner, Dr Anna-Marie Babey, Dr Nicole Reinke, Assoc. Professor Esala Teleni, Ms Donna Martin, tvpms.
Contact hours:
  • 50 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2011
    Face to face teaching (On-campus attendance required during the lecture recess - contact School for full details.)
    Coordinator: Dr Anna-Marie Babey
    Lecturers: Dr Jeffrey Warner, Dr Anna-Marie Babey, Dr Nicole Reinke, Assoc. Professor Esala Teleni, Ms Donna Martin, tvpms.
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2011
    Coordinator: Dr Anna-Marie Babey
    Lecturers: Dr Jeffrey Warner, Dr Anna-Marie Babey, Dr Nicole Reinke, Assoc. Professor Esala Teleni, Ms Donna Martin, tvpms.
    Contact hours:
    • 50 hours lectures
    • 10 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

      Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 25-Aug-2011
      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 25-Aug-2011
        Coordinator: Dr Anna-Marie Babey
        Lecturers: Dr Jeffrey Warner, Dr Anna-Marie Babey, Dr Nicole Reinke, Assoc. Professor Esala Teleni, Ms Donna Martin, tvpms.
        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.