BM1011 - Physiological Systems and Processes 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

Available to Nursing Science students only. Available to Sport & Exercise Science students (CAIRNS) only

The subject provides an introduction to physiology, including: an overview of cells tissues organs, organ systems and the basic functions of each, and how the organ systems function to maintain the environment within the body.

Learning Outcomes

• describe cellular composition, function, gene expression and homeostatic maintenance;
• explain the function of skeletal, nervous and muscular systems in coordinating body movement and transmitting signals;
• explain the function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine and reproductive systems in maintaining a regulated internal environment within the body;
• discuss in detail the function of organ systems, including the impact of homeostatic imbalances and environmental factors, and communicate findings using appropriate scientific terminology;
• analyse scientific materials to understand the basis of physiological measurements and use these measurements to determine whether the body is functioning normally;
• complete basic health care related calculations relevant to clinical practice.

Corequisites:	NS1003
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	PP2101

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator:	Dr David Simcock
Contact hours:	46 hours lectures 14 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (20%).
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Face to face teaching (Face to face dates exist for this subject)
Coordinator:	Dr David Simcock
Contact hours:	46 hours lectures - Online 13 hours tutorials - Residential 14 hours practicals - Residential
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (20%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator:	Dr David Simcock
Contact hours:	46 hours lectures 14 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (20%).
Mackay, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Face to face teaching (Face to face dates exist for this subject)
Coordinator:	Dr David Simcock
Contact hours:	46 hours lectures - Videoconference 13 hours tutorials - Residential 14 hours practicals - Residential
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (20%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator:	Dr David Simcock
Contact hours:	46 hours lectures - Videoconference 13 hours tutorials - Residential 14 hours practicals - Residential
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (20%).
Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator:	Dr David Simcock
Contact hours:	46 hours lectures - Videoconference 13 hours tutorials - Residential 14 hours practicals - Residential
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (20%).

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.