James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

BM1011 - Physiological Systems and Processes 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences (pre 2015)

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

Corequisites:NS1003
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PP2101

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2014
Coordinator: Dr David Simcock
Contact hours:
  • 55 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials
  • 18 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
    Census Date 27-Mar-2014
    Face to face teaching 05-May-2014 to 09-May-2014
    Coordinator: Dr David Simcock
    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-2014
      Coordinator: Dr David Simcock
      Contact hours:
      • 55 hours lectures
      • 10 hours tutorials
      • 18 hours practicals
        Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (40%).

        Mackay, Limited, Study Period 1
        Census Date 27-Mar-2014
        Face to face teaching 05-May-2014 to 09-May-2014
        Coordinator: Dr David Simcock
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours practicals
          Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (30%); on course assignments (30%).
          Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

          Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
          Census Date 27-Mar-2014
          Coordinator: Dr David Simcock
          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-2014
            Coordinator: Dr David Simcock
            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.