Overview
This unit explores the pathophysiological process of illness and disease from a clinical perspective. You will learn about the terminology, etiology, mechanisms and effects of diseases on the human body. You will develop a conceptual understanding of clinical presentation of disease through case-based learning. Case studies will be used to integrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to discuss how normal functioning of the human body can become altered in a disease state. Attending weekly learning activities at the Rockhampton or Bundaberg campuses is mandatory.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
BMSC11007 and BMSC11008
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from BMSC12017 Online Survey
The majority of the students indicated that the tutorial structure had a significant positive impact on developing a variety of academic capabilities, including knowledge development, professional communication skills, transferable/work-ready skills, and overall engagement.
Maintain and continue the current tutorial structure, as it effectively supports the development of academic capabilities, professional communication, transferable skills, and student engagement.
Feedback from BMSC12017 Online Survey
Students noted that the tutorials supported effective learning strategies, including proactive learning, building confidence in speaking about medical terminology in front of the class, and enhancing general presentation skills.
Continue designing tutorials that actively promote proactive learning, opportunities for students to practice medical terminology through speaking, and the development of general presentation skills.
Feedback from Personal reflection
Some lecture sessions may have been longer than optimal, potentially impacting student engagement and concentration.
Incorporate brief interactive activities and question and answer opportunities at regular intervals throughout the lectures to maintain student engagement and concentration.