James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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PP2201 - Medical Physiology 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | at least 18CP of level 1 subjects |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Available to any students with an interest in physiology, excluding Nursing Science and Pharmacy students.
Subject Description
- 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 respiration, gastro-intestinal physiology and nutrition, renal physiology, special senses and reproductive physiology. 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
- 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
- compare and contrast how the above systems work together in normal human functioning
- describe the physiology underlying the respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, special senses and reproductive systems
- relate (both verbally and in writing) how established methods and research in biomedical science further understanding of physiologica processes
- compare the socio-ecological impact, pathophysiology and treatment underlying a disease process between low, medium and high socio- economic (SES) societies
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Group
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (30%) - 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 a minimum of 50% for the end of semester examination.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PC1002
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Richard Francis |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Suzy Munns DR Anupama Bangara Kulur DR Beena Suvarna DR Richard Francis Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd MS Christine Hall Assoc. Professor Damien Paris DR Hung-Hsun Yen |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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