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BM1022 - Physiological Systems and Processes 2
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to Nursing Science students only. Available to Sport & Exercise Science students (CAIRNS) only. TSV and CNS Limited availabilities are restricted to students admitted to 78110E - Bachelor of Nursing Science [External].
This subject introduces basic concepts of microbiology and the diversity of microorganisms to be fund in the natural environment. It then introduces the immune system and inflammation and how the body interacts with the microorganisms around it. Issues of immune deficiency are also addressed. It then introduces healthcare related microbiology and some of the major the pathogens which invade the body to cause disease and illness. Finally it introduces the discipline of pharmacology and applies the principles of this discipline to management of pain and inflammation.
Learning Outcomes
- define the major groups of microorganisms and list their defining features;
- compare modes of transmission of microorganisms and identify treatment and prevention strategies;
- explain introductory principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and illustrate these concepts with exemplar drugs;
- describe the components of the immune system and explain their roles in resistance to disease.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Obtain an overall cumulative mark of 50%. Attend 80% of practical 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
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
PP2201 |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-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 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 19-Oct-2020 to 23-Oct-2020 (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 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-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 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 12-Oct-2020 to 16-Oct-2020 (TBA) | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Mackay, Mixed attendance, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Face to face teaching 19-Oct-2020 to 23-Oct-2020 (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, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 26-Aug-2021 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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