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BM1011 - Physiological Systems and Processes 1
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical and 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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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr David Simcock, Miss Jessica Watt |
| Lecturers: | Dr Sara Brice, Dr David Simcock, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Face to face teaching 16-May-2023 to 19-May-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr David Simcock, Miss Jessica Watt |
| Lecturers: | Ms Allison Jackson, Dr Sara Brice, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Daniela Johnson, 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, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Lecturer: | Mrs Daniela Johnson. |
| 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 | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Face to face teaching (Face to face dates as per Cairns or Townsville Mixed mode) | |
| Coordinator: | Dr David Simcock, Miss Jessica Watt |
| Lecturers: | Ms Allison Jackson, Dr Sara Brice, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| 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 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr David Simcock, Miss Jessica Watt |
| Lecturers: | Dr Sara Brice, Dr David Simcock, Miss Jessica Watt, Mrs Daniela Johnson, Dr Danica Vojisavljevic. |
| 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 | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Face to face teaching 09-May-2023 to 12-May-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr David Simcock, Miss Jessica Watt |
| Lecturers: | Ms Allison Jackson, Dr Sara Brice, Dr David Simcock, Mrs Daniela Johnson, 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. |
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