NSC 2180 Physiology and Pharmacology Foundations

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RATIONALE:

A knowledge of the effects of chemicals released within the body as hormones and neurotransmitters is essential to understand how the body's organ systems are regulated. Understanding the effects of drugs on the body and their therapeutic uses in disease is essential for clinical nursing practice.

SYNOPSIS:

In this course students extend their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, particularly with regard to the nervous and endocrine control of body function. The effects and uses of drugs affecting the nervous and endocrine systems and their receptors are introduced while the concept of toxicity of drugs and other chemicals is also discussed.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. describe the structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems;
2. name the effects of drugs acting on the central and peripheral nervous systems and their receptors and describe their indications, mechanisms of action, and adverse effects where appropriate;
3. name the effects of drugs acting on the endocrine system and hormone receptors and describe their indications, mechanisms of action, and adverse effects where appropriate;
4. name the effects of drugs acting on the cardiovascular, haematological, respiratory, gastrointestinal and immune systems
5. describe the types of drug toxicity and the clinical manifestations of toxicity;
6. demonstrate skills and knowledge required to perform laboratory experiments safely with appropriate equipment.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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Interactive Physiology CD-ROM

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Examiner to advise the date of Part A of 1hr closed test - multiple choice.

2.

Examiner to advise the date of Part B 1hr closed test - short answer.

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Examiner will advise details for the weekly quizzes

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Examination dates will be available during the Semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item. To complete the examination satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the examination. To complete the practical component satisfactorily, students must undertake all nominated quizzes and obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each report submitted.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each working day late.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must submit all of the summative assessment items, achieve at least 50% in the examination and at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items. Students who do not qualify for a Passing grade may, at the discretion of the Examiner, be awarded a Supplementary Examination and/or assigned additional work to demonstrate to the Examiner that they have achieved the required standard. It is expected that such students will have gained at least 45 % of the total marks available for all summative assessment items. (or be assessed by the examiner as close to a grade of C- on all summative assessment items.)
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In a Closed Examination, candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the Semester 3 examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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