School Of Nursing And MidwiferyBioscience 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401006.2
Discipline: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
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.
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.