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SCH3227 | The Biology of Human Disease | ||
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
SCH1134 | Human Structure and Function | ||
or | |||
SCH1143 | Systems Physiology | ||
Description: | |||
This unit examines the principles and mechanisms of the disease process. The various components and interactions of the body's defense system and the relationship of environmental factors to the disease process are considered. The morphology, pathogenesis and clinical course of diseases are considered in detail. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
K05 | Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) | ||
E69 | Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) | ||
SMBIOM | Biomedical Science 10 Unit Supporting Major | ||
SMCBIM | Biomedical Science 8 Unit Supporting Major | ||
MIBIOM | Biomedical Science Minor | ||
MAAADN | Biomedical Science Major | ||
MABUSX | Environmental Health Major | ||
SMCHUM | Human Biology 8 Unit Supporting Major | ||
MIHBIO | Human Biology Minor | ||
MAHBIO | Human Biology Major | ||
MAAADO | Human Genetics Major | ||
MAAAHX | Nutrition Major | ||
SMCPSI | PHYSIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
Last Updated - Higher Education: 7/12/2011 VET: 7/12/2011