Human Pathophysiology (NURS90156)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject extends upon prior knowledge regarding human anatomy and physiology by examining a range of pathophysiological processes in the human body systems and their impact on the body’s structure and function. Students will engage in discussion of the human body’s integrated responses, compensatory mechanisms and adaptations to various disease processes. Students will be challenged to consider how these pathophysiological processes and the body’s responses translate to clinical signs and symptoms relevant to nursing practice, and are used to rationalise nursing interventions.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Discuss the pathophysiology processes of common disorders that affect the human body and their clinical signs and symptoms;
- Analyse the role of risk factors on core pathophysiological processes in the human body across the lifespan;
- Explain common pathophysiological processes and their occurrence across the lifespan;
- Interpret patient care plans within the context of pathophysiological processes, clinical investigations and pharmacology.
Generic skills
- capacity for information seeking, retrieval and evaluation
- critical thinking and analytical skills in individual and team settings
- capacity to rethink own ideas and an openness to new ideas
- development of digital literacy skills required to acquire and communicate new knowledge
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS90153 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Case study analysis
| Mid semester | 20% |
Quiz (2.5hrs)
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
Group task assessment
| End of semester | 30% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Natalie Kondos Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 8 November 2024