James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

PP2231 - Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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 29-Aug-2013
Coordinator: Dr Pam Megaw, Dr Nicole Reinke
Contact hours:
  • 50 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
    Census Date 29-Aug-2013
    Face to face teaching 07-Oct-2013 to 11-Oct-2013 (On-campus attendance required during the lecture recess - contact School for full details.)
    Coordinator: Dr Pam Megaw, Dr Nicole Reinke
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 29-Aug-2013
    Coordinator: Dr Pam Megaw, Dr Nicole Reinke
    Contact hours:
    • 50 hours lectures
    • 10 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

      Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 29-Aug-2013
      Coordinator: Dr Pam Megaw, Dr Nicole Reinke
      Contact hours:
      • 50 hours lectures
      • 10 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

        Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 2
        Census Date 29-Aug-2013
        Coordinator: Dr Pam Megaw, Dr Nicole Reinke
        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.