PP2131 - Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2012
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

Available to Nursing Science students only.

This subject builds on the fundamental science concepts introduced in BM1011 and BM1022. It covers the major principles and concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to human health and disease. Students will examine the pathophysiology of pain, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, alterations in respiratory, renal and cardiovscular function, neoplasia as well as their respective drug treatments.

Prerequisites:

BM1011 and BM1022

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Alastair Smith
Contact hours:	50 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Face to face teaching (On-campus attendance required during the lecture recess - contact School for full details.)
Coordinator:	Dr Alastair Smith
Contact hours:	50 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Alastair Smith
Contact hours:	50 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).
Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Alastair Smith
Contact hours:	50 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).
Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Alastair Smith
Contact hours:	50 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

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