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BMS221 Human Bioscience 3 (8)
Abstract| In this subject students study aspects of pharmacology, respiratory and digestive anatomy and physiology, and nutrition and metabolism with particular emphasis on those aspects pertinent to the study of nursing. |
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Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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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. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| BMS101 BMS102 BMS231 BMS232 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* describe the major factors affecting the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs
* compare and contrast the major routes of drug administration
* describe the time course of responses to drugs and indicate the importance of drug half-life
* define the terms agonist, antagonist, efficacy and potency
* explain how drugs produce biological responses
* explain the therapeutic use and mechanism of action of drugs acting at adrenergic and cholinergic nerve terminals
* describe the major drug groups which are used to alter behaviour and/or motor activity (eg. antipsychotics, anaesthetics, anticonvulsants, antiparkinsonian drugs)
* describe the drug groups and their mechanism of action that are used to treat congestive cardiac failure, angina pectoris and hypertension
* name the major classes of diuretics and explain their mechanism of action
* describe the major groups of cancer chemotherapeutic agents
* explain the importance of toxicology, understand adverse reactions and occupational/environmental exposure
* describe the anatomy of the respiratory system
* describe the mechanics and control of respiration
* understand blood gas transport, and the role of haemoglobin in this process
* identify the major nutrient groups and their nutritional role
* describe the structure of the three major nutrients, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
* describe the structure of the digestive tract
* outline the physiological processes of digestion
* outline the chemical events that occur in digestion and subsequent metabolism of the major nutrients
* appreciate the unique role of the liver in metabolism
* demonstrate an understanding of the role of hormones in blood glucose homeostasis
* describe the major infections of the gastrointestinal tract |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Pharmacology:
* Fundamentals of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
* Autonomic nervous system pharmacology.
* Central nervous system pharmacology.
* Drugs used to treat cardiovascular disease.
* Diuretics.
* Introduction to cancer chemotherapy.
* Introduction to toxicology.
The Respiratory System:
* Anatomy of the respiratory system.
* Mechanics of breathing.
* Gas exchange.
* Transport of blood gases.
* Control of respiration.
* Respiratory microbiology.
The Digestive System:
* Functional anatomy of the digestive system.
* Accessory glands (liver, pancreas).
* Digestion and absorption.
Nutrition and Metabolism:
* The nutrients: their structure, function and purpose
structure of the digestive system and the associated organs
the role of enzymes and biliary secretions in the digestion and absorption of foodstuffs.
* Basic metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids.
* Role of hormones in control of metabolism. |
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
