Physiology and Pharmacology of Human Disease (BIOM2015)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Biomedical Sciences School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
BIOM2012
Prerequisite
(BIOL1020 + BIOL1040) or (BIOM1050 + ANAT1005) or (BIOM1070 + BIOM1071)
Restricted
B Health Sciences
Assessment methods
Intra-semester assessment, including examination(s)
End of semester assessment, including examination(s)
Course enquiries
Dr Judit Kibedi and Dr Danielle Burgess
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
An integrated pathophysiology and related pharmacology in human disease relevant to allied health sciences. Students will be introduced to the physiology of major systems (nervous, respiratory, vascular, endocrine) and how the process of ageing can disrupt these systems and lead to disease. Students will be introduced to common medicinal drugs used in the treatment of conditions mentioned in this course.
