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NURSING 2008 - Biology of Human Disease II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2018

Biology of Human Disease II identifies the most significant pathological illness states facing the 最新糖心Vlogn population. The use of clinical cases encourages students to relate scientific principles to the medical and nursing interventions. The course provides a systematic approach to the description of pathological changes of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous and reproductive systems. The base of knowledge provided by this course will encourage students to adopt an attitude to incorporating scientific concepts throughout their nursing career.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code NURSING 2008
    Course Biology of Human Disease II
    Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Restrictions Available to B.Nurs students only
    Assessment Online assessments, MCQ, examination
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Kent Algate

    Course Coordinator: Dr Marc Gladman PhD MBBS DFFP MRCOG FRCS (Gen Surg) FRACS  
    Phone: +61 8 8313 35035
    Location: Adelaide Medical School, S519a Medical School South

    Course Coordinator: A/Prof Ian Johnson 
    Phone: +61 8 8313 5988
    Location: Adelaide Medical School, S519a Medical School South

    Course Co-ordinator email: bhd@adelaide.edu.au
    School Office
    Email: medical.sciences@adelaide.edu.au; nursing@adelaide.edu.au


    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Apply the principles of normal anatomy and physiology of human body systems to the pathophysiological processes of common health problems.
    2 Analyse some of the ways in which human adaptive and compensatory physiological mechanisms are affected by specific pathological conditions.
    3 Identify the impact of pathophysiological processes across the lifespan.
    4 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of respiratory disorders.
    5 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of neurological diseases.
    6 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of gastrointestinal and hepatobilliary disorders.
    7 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of musculoskeletal disorders.
    8 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of male and female reproductive disorders
    9 Discuss the clinical manifestations and nursing management of selected disease processes and health problems.
    10 Discuss the nurse’s role and responsibility for assessment of individual’s experiencing health problems that result in pathophysiological alterations.
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  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Bullock, S Hales, M 2013 Principles of Pathophysiology, Pearson, Frenchs Forest, NSW
    Recommended Resources
    2013 Porth’s “Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States”. 8th/9th Ed, LWW.
    Online Learning
    Online resources will be provided throughout the course in lectures and tutorials.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course uses a blend of lectures and tutorials. The opportunity for students to recognise aspects of clinical care issues and consider these in the light of lecture material is significant.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The workload for this course requires attendance at:
    • 2 x 1 hour lecture / week
    • 1 x 2 hour tutorial / week

    Non-contact hours for assessment and tutorial preparation will be 8 hours per week.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Lecture Series:
    1. Neuro 1: Neuro revision
    2. Neuro 2: Stroke
    3. Neuro 3: Meningitis / Multiple Sclerosis
    4. Neuro 4: Neurodegenerative disorders: I - dementia / Alzheimer's disease
    5. Neuro 5: Seizures / epilepsy / space occupying lesions
    6. Neuro 6: Neurotrauma
    7. Neuro 7: Neurodegenerative disorders: II - Parkinson's disease / Motor Neurone Disease
    8. Neuro 8: Delirium / acute confusional state
    9. Neuro 9: Space Occupying Lesions / Muscular Disorders
    10. Reproductive 1: BPH / Lower urinary tract / common gynaecological conditions
    11. Reproductive 2: Sexually Transmitted Infections
    12. Bone & Joint 1: Osteoporosis / Fractures
    13. Bone & Joint 2: Athritis
    14. Respiratory 1: COPD / Respiraotry Infections
    15. Respiratory 2: Asthma / Cystic Fibrosis / Bronchiectasis
    16. Gastrointestinal 1: Upper GI Disorders / Haemorrhage
    17. Gastrointestinal 2: Gall Bladder / Pancreas disorders
    18. Gastrointestinal 3: Hepatitis / Fatty Liver
    19. Gastrointestinal 4: Cirrhosis / Portal Hypertension
    20. Gastrointestinal 5: Small bowel disorders / bowel obstruction
    21. Gastrointestinal 6: Appendicitis / Peritonitis
    22. Gastrointestinal 7: Large Bowel - IBD / IBS
    23. Gastrointestinal 8: Large Bowel - constipation / diverticular disease


    Small Group Discovery Experience
    The SGDE for students within the Bachelor of Nursing is considered in a different course.
  • Assessment

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    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting
    In-class Summative 30%
    Mid-Semester Test Summative 25%
    Final Exam Summative 45%
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment 1: In-Class assessment
    Assessment type: summative
    Weighting: 30%
    Description:

    Assessment 2: Mid-Semester Test
    Assessment type: summative
    Weighting: 25%
    Description: This test will examine lecture material front he first half of this semester (week 1 to 7 content only). It will contain MCQs and EMQs only.

    Assessment 3: End of Semester Exam
    Assessment type: summative
    Weighting: 45%
    Description: This written examination is aimed at ascertaining each student's grasp of the principles and core course content presented during this module and will be held in the university's official examination period. It will contain MCQs and EMQs only. This time allocated will be 130mins (including reading time), but many students should be able to complete it in less than this. Note that a range of questions will be used, which will require students to provide information, apply information in defined settings and/or integrate knowledge derived from a variety of sources in the formulation of an answer.

    Submission
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    Extensions are generally awarded for no more than 10 working days unless there are exceptional circumstances.
    To apply for an Assessment Extension, a student must submit an application for extension form prior to the assessment deadline. You will find this on the School of Nursing Website or use the link provided here.

    See the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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