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BM1011 - Physiological Systems and Processes 1
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
TSV and CNS Mixed attendance offerings available to Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration] [External] [78110E] students only
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
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (20%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attend 80% of prac classes (internal offerings) or attend residential week (mixed mode) to pass the subject. Must achieve a mark of at least 50% on the final exam. Must achieve >50% overall.
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
PP2101 |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Doris Pierce, Dr David Simcock |
| Lecturers: | Dr Alex Trollope, Dr Sara Brice, Dr Ernie Jennings, Dr Kate Miller, Dr David Simcock, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Miss Chantal Nightingale, Ms Kerri Trezona, Mrs Maree Creighton, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Mixed attendance, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 10-May-2021 to 14-May-2021 (Face to face dates exist for this subject) | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Doris Pierce, Dr David Simcock, Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturers: | Ms Allison Jackson, Dr Alex Trollope, Dr Sara Brice, Dr Ernie Jennings, Dr Kate Miller, Dr David Simcock, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Miss Chantal Nightingale, Ms Kerri Trezona, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment in this offering is restricted. |
| Cairns, Internal (Pathway), Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Doris Pierce, Dr David Simcock |
| Lecturers: | Dr Alex Trollope, Dr Sara Brice, Dr Ernie Jennings, Dr Kate Miller, Dr David Simcock, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Miss Chantal Nightingale, Ms Kerri Trezona, Mrs Maree Creighton, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Doris Pierce, Dr David Simcock |
| Lecturers: | Dr Alex Trollope, Dr Sara Brice, Dr Ernie Jennings, Dr Kate Miller, Dr David Simcock, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Miss Chantal Nightingale, Ms Kerri Trezona, Mrs Maree Creighton, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Cairns, Mixed attendance, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 17-May-2021 to 21-May-2021 (Face to face dates exist for this subject) | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Doris Pierce, Dr David Simcock, Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturers: | Ms Allison Jackson, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Miss Chantal Nightingale, Ms Kerri Trezona, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment in this offering is restricted. |
| Mackay, Mixed attendance, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 10-May-2021 to 14-May-2021 (Face to face dates exist for this subject) | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Doris Pierce, Dr David Simcock |
| Lecturers: | Ms Allison Jackson, Dr Alex Trollope, Dr Sara Brice, Dr Ernie Jennings, Dr Kate Miller, Dr David Simcock, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Miss Chantal Nightingale, Ms Kerri Trezona, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Mount Isa, Mixed attendance, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 10-May-2021 to 14-May-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Ms Doris Pierce, Dr David Simcock, Professor David Whitmore |
| Lecturers: | Ms Allison Jackson, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Vanessa Harris, Miss Chantal Nightingale, Ms Kerri Trezona, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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