BMS222 Human Bioscience 4 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
In this subject students study the structure and function of the renal and reproductive systems, immunology and microbiology, and genetics with particular emphasis placed on aspects pertinent to the study of nursing.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: BMS222
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (from Wagga, Albury and Dubbo campuses), Bachelor of Arts, Human Bioscience minor, and the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery courses.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* describe the structure of the human urinary system
* describe the function of the human kidney
* describe how body fluid volume, electrolyte and acid-base balance are regulated
* understand the importance of the kidney in maintaining homeostasis
* describe the major infections of the renal system
* describe the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems
* describe how gametes are produced
* understand how reproduction is controlled by the endocrine system
* describe the changes that occur during pregnancy to foetus and mother
* describe the major infections of the reproductive systems
* describe the structure of human genetic material and its organisation into chromosomes
* demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental patterns of human inheritance
* appreciate the application of human genetic principles in the diagnosis and screening of human genetic disorders
* describe the processes of cell division, with particular reference to their genetic control, and how such control is upset in the development of human tumours
* have a broad understanding of infections and infectious processes integrated from study of all of the body systems
* understand the importance of asepsis and aseptic technique and be able to apply the techniques where appropriate
* describe the important infections that occur in the reproductive systems
* describe how the body reacts to tissue damage and infectious agents
* describe the process of infection
* explain how immunodeficiency and hypersensitivity can develop
* demonstrate an understanding of the body's immune system, particularly in relation to autoimmune disease, cancer and tissue transplantation
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
The Renal System: * kidney anatomy * kidney physiology * urine formation Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: * body fluids * water balance * electrolyte balance (sodium, potassium, calcium) acid base balance (buffers) The Reproductive System: * anatomy of the male reproductive system * physiology of the male reproductive system * anatomy of the female reproductive system * physiology of the female reproductive system Pregnancy and Development: * fertilisation * implantation and embryonic development * foetal development * pregnancy and parturition * contraception Genetics and Heredity: * revision of cell structure and cell division * DNA, gene and chromosome structure * flow of genetic information from DNA to proteins * basic patterns of human inheritance * human genetic disorders * cell differentiation and proliferation, with particular reference to its genetic control and malignancy Asepsis and Antibiotics Non-specific Body Defences and Immunity: * infection * non-specific body defences * surface membrane barriers * non-specific cellular and chemical defences * specific body defences: immunity * antigens * cells of the immune system * humoral immune response * cell mediated immune responses * hypersensitivity * immunodeficiency
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.