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NURS1005: Human Pathophysiology
2024 unit information
In this unit of study students will explore the pathogenesis of human disease. Using a systems-based approach, the pathophysiology of common illnesses observed in the clinical setting will be examined. This will be studied in the context of the mechanisms that maintain homeostatic control of body processes. The topics of oxygenation, protection/immunity, metabolism, neuro-endocrine regulation, and elimination will be explored in the context of disease and disorders associated with these processes. This will extend students' understandings of complex physiological alterations and pathophysiology.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Department of Medical Sciences
| Code | NURS1005 |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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NURS1001 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. explain the normal physiology related to the specified organ systems studied and describe complex human physiology.
- LO2. discuss homeostatic control and explain how compensatory mechanisms influence bodily functions during health and illness.
- LO3. describe the pathogenesis of the common diseases/disorders of each organ system studied.
- LO4. identify the changes in pathophysiology associated with common illness and disease and correlate these with the resulting signs, symptoms observed.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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