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BIOS1173: Disease in Ageing (2013 - Semester 2)
Unit: | BIOS1173: Disease in Ageing (6 CP) |
Mode: | Distance Education |
On Offer: | Yes |
Level: | Junior |
Faculty/School: | Biomedical Science |
Unit Coordinator/s: |
Dr Knight, Peter
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Session options: | Semester 2 |
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Campus: | Cumberland |
Pre-Requisites: | None. |
Brief Handbook Description: | This unit of study examines the disease processes and other physical health issues, which are important as people age. Students will study the factors which are responsible for the increased incidence of disease in the aged, the role of environmental factors in the development of disease, the relationships between disease and functional limitation, and the measures which can be taken to minimize the development and biological impact of disease. Students will also examine the relationships between the biomedical effects of ageing and sexuality. There will be in-depth consideration of one common disease of the aged, and its management in terms of prevention, treatment and residual disability. |
Assumed Knowledge: | 6 credit points of any Junior Biology |
Timetable: | BIOS1173 Timetable |
T&L Activities: | independent learning package with email support, no on-campus attendance required |
Assessment Description: | mid semester exam (30%), end semester exam (70%) | ||||
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