Unit

School Of Nursing And Midwifery

Bioscience 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401006.3

Discipline: HUMAN BIOLOGY

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the human body systems, growth and development, homeostasis and the relationship to health, activities of living and the National Health Priorities.

Equivalent Units
400750 - Introduction to Health Breakdown

Corequisite
401002 Bioscience 1

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4691 Bachelor of Nursing or 4693 Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced). Unitrack students may study this unit as a miscellaneous unit.

Teaching Periods

Period	Offered	Campus		Contact
2020 Spring	Yes	Campbelltown Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Hawkesbury Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Liverpool Campus	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 Spring	Yes	Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable.	Print Unit Outline*
2020 WSU Online Trimester 1	Yes	WSU Online	- ONLINE	McKellar	Timetable not available	Print Unit Outline*
2020 WSU Online Trimester 2	Yes	WSU Online	- ONLINE	Bingham	Timetable not available	Print Unit Outline*

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About this Unit
This unit extends knowledge gained in Bioscience 1 and introduces nursing students to concepts associated with alterations in health and wellness as a consequence of life transition. It includes an introduction to pathophysiology, pharmacology, immunology and microbiology. The unit also focuses on the impact of microorganisms on the health of people and the body’s natural defences, as well as pharmacological interventions, in dealing with infections and injuries and its significance for nursing.

Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session. See http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for further information.

Courses

4691.1	Bachelor of Nursing	CONTINUING
4691.2	Bachelor of Nursing	CONTINUING
4691.3	Bachelor of Nursing	CONTINUING
4691.4	Bachelor of Nursing	CURRENT
4693.3	Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)	CONTINUING
4693.4	Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)	CONTINUING
4693.5	Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced)	CURRENT
4780.1	Bachelor of Nursing - WSU Online	CURRENT