James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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BM1011 - Physiological Systems and Processes 1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Subject Description
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (40%)
- Invigilated > Other exams - (20%)
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (20%)
- Invigilated > Presentations - (20%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PP2101
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR David Simcock Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Sara Brice MRS Daniela Johnson DR Kate Miller DR Ernie Jennings DR Danica Vojisavljevic MRS Vicki Dunk MISS Jessica Watt DR Alex Trollope DR David Simcock |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal (Pathway) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR David Simcock Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Sara Brice MRS Daniela Johnson DR Kate Miller DR Ernie Jennings DR Danica Vojisavljevic MRS Vicki Dunk MISS Jessica Watt DR Alex Trollope DR David Simcock |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Enrolment Restrictions: | S_PATHWAY |
Cairns, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 18 May 2020 to Friday, 22 May 2020 (Face to face dates exist for this subject) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR David Simcock Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | MRS Daniela Johnson DR Danica Vojisavljevic MISS Jessica Watt MS Allison Jackson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Mackay, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 11 May 2020 to Friday, 15 May 2020 (Face to face dates exist for this subject) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR David Simcock Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Sara Brice MRS Daniela Johnson DR Kate Miller DR Ernie Jennings DR Danica Vojisavljevic MISS Jessica Watt DR Alex Trollope DR David Simcock |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Mount Isa, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 11 May 2020 to Friday, 15 May 2020 (TBA) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR David Simcock Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Danica Vojisavljevic MISS Jessica Watt MS Allison Jackson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR David Simcock Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Sara Brice MRS Daniela Johnson DR Kate Miller DR Ernie Jennings DR Ranjna Kapoor MRS Vicki Dunk MISS Jessica Watt DR Alex Trollope DR David Simcock |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
Townsville, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 11 May 2020 to Friday, 15 May 2020 (Face to face dates exist for this subject) |
| Coordinator(s): | DR David Simcock Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Sara Brice MRS Daniela Johnson DR Kate Miller DR Ernie Jennings DR Ranjna Kapoor DR Danica Vojisavljevic MISS Jessica Watt MS Allison Jackson DR Alex Trollope DR David Simcock |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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