Health Science

CXA205

2010  CXA205  Bioscience 2

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA205 H,L,R,V Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
In this unit, we continue the study of the body systems from CXA204 Bioscience for Nursing 1, focussing on the digestive, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems. Again, relevant physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and micobiology will be introduced and contextualised using clinical scenarios and case studies.

The final weeks of the semester will be based around extensive clinical case studies, requiring integration of knowledge from all Bioscience units. This unit supports the case-study focus of CNA226 Contemporary Nursing Practice.

ASSESSMENT: Theory examination, formative and summative assessment.

TEACHING PATTERN: 5 hours per week including lectures, seminars, workshops tutorials and on-line acivities

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L,R,V
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L,R,V
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

CXA107

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr Andrew Davies (Co-ordinator)

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