hbs3pap patho and pharma
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
HBS3PAP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the pathophysiology component provides students with the fundamental principles of disease. Emphasis begins with general disease processes including cell injury, inflammation, healing, neoplasia and circulatory disturbances. Specific pathological conditions of body systems e.g. cardiovascular, skeletal, respiratory & central nervous systems along with diabetes will be addressed. The pharmacology component deals with general principles of pharmacology, including drug classification, prescriptions, schedules & formulations, & basic pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics. These principles are applied to drug therapy of inflammatory, immune & infectious disorders & to selected aspects of systematic pharmacology in relation to disorders studied in the pathophysiology module.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrian Grills
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB; or require coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS2PPY
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Subject only available for students enrolled in Physiotherapy or Orthoptics
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Pharmacology | Recommended | Rang HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM and Flower RJ | CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, 2007. |
| Readings | Pharmacology for Health Professionals. 2nd ed | Recommended | Bryant B and Knights K. | ELSEVIER, 2007. |
| Readings | Robbins Basic Pathology 9th edition | Recommended | Kumar, Abbas, and Aster. 2012 | W.B.SAUNDERS |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrian Grills
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| four 15 min online tests in Pathology (500 word equivalent) | 10 | |
| one 1-hour written Pathology examination | 28 | |
| one 1-hour written examination in Pharmacology | 28 | |
| pne 1-hour mid-semester exam (1000 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement: Students must pass both components of this subject i.e. Pathology and Pharmacology | 28 |
| two 15-min online tests in Pharmacology (300 word equivalent) | 6 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrian Grills
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| four 15 min online tests in Pathology (500 word equivalent) | 10 | |
| one 1-hour written Pathology examination | 28 | |
| one 1-hour written examination in Pharmacology | 28 | |
| pne 1-hour mid-semester exam (1000 word equivalent) | Hurdle requirement: Students must pass both components of this subject i.e. Pathology and Pharmacology | 28 |
| two 15-min online tests in Pharmacology (300 word equivalent) | 6 |