Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit consists of prerequisite knowledge for the more advanced nursing practice and clinical nursing skills units and focuses on the biological basis for disease in adults and children. It reviews the normal physiological function of body systems and students are introduced to pathophysiology through discussion of the processes of degeneration, disease and injury, before focusing on the pathophysiology of common disorders across the life span. Student learning is facilitated through the use of a system-based approach that focuses on the nursing and clinical application of the science.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe in detail the normal function of the major body systems; (2) identify the key structural and functional changes to major body systems at different stages of the human lifespan; (3) describe the pathophysiological processes, which alter normal body structure and function across the lifespan; (4) identify and discuss in detail the pathophysiology of common disorders that affect the major body systems; and (5) explain the key laboratory and diagnostic tests used to identify disorders of the body systems.
- Assessment
This comprises a mid-semester test (20 per cent), an assignment (20 per cent) and a written examination (60 per cent). Students must achieve an aggregate of 50 per cent and pass the two-hour written examination to pass the unit.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Helene Metcalfe
- Unit rules
- Co-requisites
- PHCY5801 Pharmacotherapy for Nurses
Approved quota: 50 - Contact hours
- theory: 39 hrs
- Texts
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Craft, J.,Gordon, C., and Tiziana, A. Understanding Pathophysiology: Elsevier 2011
Stedmans Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing Australia and New Zealand, 6th edn: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2008
Thibodeau, G., and Patton, K. Anatomy and Physiology, 7th edn: Elsevier 2011
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.