James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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PC1001 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Only available to Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) students.
Subject Description
- This subject begins with an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of a range of body systems. Each body system will be investigated at the macroscopic and physiological level using a combination of human cadaveric material and physiology laboratory examinations. The importance of how the body systems interact and coordinate to maintain homeostasis will be explored. This knowledge is essential for careers in health related areas, including pharmacy and drug research development.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the anatomy and physiology underlying the cellular processes in a range of body systems
- compare and contrast how these systems work together in normal human functioning
- relate structure to function
- describe the different levels of organisation within the human body as they relate to the various processes undertaken to maintain homeostasis
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (15%) - Group
- Written > Examination (College administered) - (15%) - Individual
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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Participate in at least 80% of the laboratory / workshop classes. Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more (an aggregate of the on-course assessment tasks and the final examinations).
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PP2101
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Compulsory weekly face-to-face attendance at the Cairns campus. Compulsory residential attendance is required at the Townsville campus during lecture recess.) |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Vicki Dunk |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Danica Vojisavljevic MRS Vicki Dunk DR Donna Martin DR Alex Trollope |
| 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, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Compulsory weekly face-to-face attendance at the Mackay campus. Compulsory residential attendance is required at the Townsville campus during lecture recess.) |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Vicki Dunk |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Danica Vojisavljevic MRS Vicki Dunk DR Donna Martin DR Alex Trollope |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Face to face teaching: | (Compulsory weekly face-to-face attendance at the Townsville campus. Compulsory residential attendance is required at the Townsville campus during lecture recess.) |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Vicki Dunk |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Danica Vojisavljevic MRS Vicki Dunk DR Donna Martin DR Alex Trollope |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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