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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 |
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 | |
| 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) | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Internal (Pathway), Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| 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) | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| 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) | |
| 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 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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