James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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PP5251 - Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | PP2101 and PP2201 or equivalent |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Subject Description
- The Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics subject builds on the basic concepts of physiology to explain how the normal functioning of the human body can become altered in the disease state. Disorders affecting major organ systems in the body, namely the cardiovascular, respiratory, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems will be studied. The nervous system is covered separately in Neuropharmacology (PP3252:03). Having examined the basis for abnormal function in disease, we then explore how drug treatments may be used to help restore normal function. In addition to the theoretical basis for drug intervention, the practical considerations of managing these treatments will also be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret the pathways through which normal organ function is transformed in the disease state
- Evaluate the biochemical and functional imbalances that underlie pathophysiological changes in organ function
- Perform, analyse and interpret commonly used clinical diagnostic tests
- Determine which drug treatments may be used to correct these biochemical and functional imbalances, helping to restore normal function
- Describe the mechanism of action of these therapeutic drugs
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (45%) - Individual
- Written > Poster - (25%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (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
Obtain 40% or greater in BOTH the Practical Examination AND the Final Examination; Satisfactory completion of oncourse assessment; A pass mark of 40% or greater overall for oncourse assessment items is considered Satisfactory
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PP3251 TV5111
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): | Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Suzy Munns DR Lisa Chilton MRS Ailie Ross DR Beena Suvarna DR Richard Francis Assoc. Professor Donna Rudd MS Christine Hall Assoc. Professor Damien Paris Professor Zoltan Sarnyai DR Hung-Hsun Yen |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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