NURSING 2005 - Biology of Human Disease I
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 2005 Course Biology of Human Disease I Coordinating Unit Anatomy and Pathology Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to B.Nurs students only Assessment Online assessments, MCQ SCT, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Frances Corrigan
Course Coordinator: Dr Renee Turner
Phone: +61 8 8313 3114
Email: renee.turner@adelaide.edu.au
Location: The University of Adelaide Centre for Neuroscience Research, North Terrace
Course Coordinator: Dr Frances Corrigan
Phone: +61 8 8313 4150
Location: Room S524, Medical School South
Tutor: Associate Professor Corinna van den Heuvel
Phone: +61 8 8313 1456
Location: Room N305a, Medical School North
School Office
Email: nursing_preregistration@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Apply the principles of normal anatomy and physiology of human body systems to the pathophysiological processes of common health problems. 2 Analyse some of the ways in which human adaptive and compensatory physiological mechanisms are affected by specific pathological conditions. 3 Identify the impact of pathophysiological processes across the lifespan. 4 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of neoplasia and immunological disorders. 5 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of cardiovascular disease. 6 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of endocrine and blood disorders. 7 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of skin disorders. 8 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of renal disorders 9 Discuss the clinical manifestations and nursing management of selected disease processes and health problems. 10 Discuss the nurse’s role and responsibility for assessment of individual’s experiencing health problems that result in pathophysiological alterations. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-10 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2-3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 10 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3, 8, 10 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 10 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 10 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 4-8 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Bullock, S Hales, M 2013 Principles of Pathophysiology, Pearson, Frenchs Forest, NSWRecommended Resources
Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States”. 8th/9th Ed, LWW.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Face to face lectures – Face to face lectures offer synchronous learning opportunities and enable students to quickly clarify complex descriptions and terminology. Much of the content for this course is supported by textbooks with web page and e-learning supports (e.g. flash cards for revision). The School of Nursing supports the audio and video capture of lecture content as an aid to revision.
Tutorials also assist students to integrate the course material towards clinical experience.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course requires attendance at:
• 2 x 1 hour lecture / week
• 1 x 2 hour tutorial / week
Non-contact hours for assessment and tutorial preparation will be 8 hours per week.Learning Activities Summary
Lecture Series:
1. Introduction to the immune system
2. Cellular adaptation and cell death
3. Acute inflammation
4. Chronic Inflammation
5. Introduction to clotting disorders
6. Disorders of white blood cells
7. Neoplasia
8. Skin: pressure ulcers, burns and skin cancer
9. Introduction to cardiovascular system: revision of heart and blood vessel structure and function
10. Cardiovascular 1: thrombosis, embolism, atheroscerlosis and aneurysms
11. Cardiovascular 2:Hypertension: primary, secondary, malignant
12. Cardiovascular 3: Ischaemic heart disease
13. Cardiovascular 4: Shock
14. Cardiovascular 5:Heart Failure
15. Cardiovascular 6: Valvular Heart Disease
16. Anaemia
17. Endocrine: Introduction to hypo/hyperthyroidism
18. Diabetes 1: Pathogenesis
19. Diabetes 2: Complications
20. Renal 1: Acute and chronic renal failure
21. Renal 2: Glomerulonephritis, UTI
22. Renal 3: Acid/base disorders
Tutorial series:
1. Introduction to Pathophysiology course and nursing assessment
2. Introduction to the immune system; Cellular adaptation and cell death
3. Acute and chronic inflammation
4. Clotting and white blood cell disorders
5. Neoplasia and common skin conditions
6. Atherosclerosis
7. Hypertnesion and ischaemic heart disease
8. Shock; Mid-semester test feedback
9. Heart failure and valvular heart disease
10. Anaeamia and introduction to endocrine
11. Diabetes
12. Renal 1-2
13: Renal: acid/base; Exam revisionSmall Group Discovery Experience
The SGDE for students within the Bachelor of Nursing is applicable to 1st year students in 2014. A SGDE for 2nd year students will be implemented in 2015 in the course Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing III. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment 1: Mini-Tests x3
Assessment 2: Mid-Semester Test
Assessment 3: Group Clinical Scenario Assignment
Assessment 4: End of Semester Exam
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed Mini Test #1 Formative 0% Lectures weeks 1-2 Mini Test #2 Summative 5% Lectures weeks 3-4 Mini Test #3 Summative 5% Lectures weeks 5-8 Mid-semester test Summative 20% Lectures weeks 1-6 Group clinical scenario assignment Summative 20% Group work, oral presentation on case study Final exam Summative 50% Entire course content Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: Mini-Tests x3
Assessment type: 1x formative, 2x summative
Weighting: mini-test#1 = 0%; min-test#2 = 5%; mini-test#3 = 5% (10% total)
Description: Three short assessments using 10 MCQs to test work done in previous weeks.
Assessment 2: Mid-Semester Test
Assessment type: summative
Weighting: 20%
Description: This test will examine lecture material from the first half of this semester. It will contain short answer questions and MCQs.
Assessment 3: Group Clinical Scenario Assignment
Assessment type: summative
Weighting: 20%
Description: This assignment will examine the ability of a group of 6 to work together and produce a group oral presentation outlining the Pathophysiology of a common clinical condition. All group members will receive the same mark.
Assessment 4: End of Semester Exam
Assessment type: summative
Weighting: 50%
Description: This written examination is aimed at ascertaining each student's grasp of the principles and core course content presented during this module and will be held in the university's official examination period. It will contain short answer questions and MCQs. This time allocated will be 130mins (including reading time), but many students should be able to complete it in less than this; the additional time is provided to enable planning and review of answers. Note that a range of questions will be used, which will require students to provide information, apply information in defined settings and/or integrate knowledge derived from a variety of sources in the formulation of an answer.Submission
Unless otherwise indicated, all assignments are to be submitted through MyUni.
Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted.
Cover sheets are required for all assignments and can be accessed from the School of Nursing website.
Extension of time must be negotiated with the Course coordinator. Late submission without an approved extension will be penalised at the rate of 5% of available marks for each working day after the due date. Work submitted more than ten days after the due date may be returned unmarked.
This action will be taken to prevent students who do get their work in on time being disadvantaged.
Whenever possible staff will turn around marked assignments within 4 weeks or earlier.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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