PC1001 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
This subject provides the foundation for all further studies in human anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. It includes cell and tissue organisation; tissue excitation and electrophysiology; the physiology of the nervous, musculoskeletal, blood and lymph and immune and cardiovascular systems.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the physiology underlying the cellular, nervous, muscular and cardiovascular systems;
- associate how the above systems work together in normal human functioning;
- compare the socio-ecological impact, pathophysiology and treatment underlying a disease process between the first and third worlds;
- relate both verbally and in writing how the methods of biomedical science further understanding of physiological processes;
- demonstrate personal and social responsibility and accountability through an awareness of ethical frameworks, by working safely and responsibly in individual and team environments in the laboratory setting.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | PP2101 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2016 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Sean Holroyd |
| Lecturers: | Dr Pam Megaw, Dr Haleagrahara Nagaraja. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (70%); quizzes or tests (18%); assignments (12%). |
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.