James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

PC1001 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy.

This subject provides the student with the foundation knowledge for further studies in human physiology and pharmacology. It covers a diversity of functions of the human body including cell and tissue organisation; tissue excitation; blood and lymph and the physiology of the nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal and cardiac systems. Students will be introduced to scientific writing, including literature searching, data analysis, and the application of basic statistics. This knowledge is essential for careers in health related areas, human biomedical research and drug research development.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PP2101

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours
  • 22 hours
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (30%); assignments (30%).

    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.