514-222 Biomedical Science and Nursing 1

514122 Foundations in Health Sciences 1 and 514125 Foundations in Health Sciences 2

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enrolment in the Bachelor of Nursing Science accelerated course via the graduate or professional entry categories.

This subject further examines the normal physiological function of the body systems and provides an introduction to the major processes of degeneration disease, and injury across the life-span. Students will have the opportunity to study the characteristics and behaviour of micro-organisms and their relationship to infectious diseases and the immune response.

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

• describe in detail the normal function of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, musculo-skeletal and genitourinary systems;

• identify the major structural and functional changes to major body systems at different stages of the human life-span;

• begin to understand the pathophysiological processes, which alter normal body structure and function;

• describe the relationship between infection, altered immunity and disease;

• understand the principles of microbiology and infection control based on Australian standards.

At the completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate:

• critical thinking, analytical skills and the capacity for problem solving;

• the capacity for information seeking, retrieval and evaluation;

• communication of knowledge using oral and written presentation methods in using appropriate scientific language

1) Take-home examination 1000 words - 20%

2) Take-home examination 1000 words - 20%

3) Two-hour written examination - 60%

Students must achieve an aggregate score of 50% in the subject and pass the two-hour written examination to achieve a pass in the subject.

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• Thibodeau G and Patton K, Study and review guide to accompany anatomy and physiology (5th ed). St Louis: Mosby.