NATS 0016 Science for Health Professionals (WSTC)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 900090
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Description The depth of knowledge and practical skills required by health professionals in the 21st century is very different to that which was required in the past. Medical treatment of illness and disease has become increasingly technical and health professionals are expected to work in partnership to determine patient care. In order to achieve this, today's health professional must have a basic understanding of the fundamental scientific principles behind health and disease. Increasingly, modern health science is concerned with maintaining health as a way of preventing disease and this is achieved through a holistic approach to the human condition. This subject is an introduction to the basic concepts in human body systems, health and disease, that are required in order to commence any tertiary health science course.
School Western Sydney The College
Discipline Natural and Physical Sciences, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject
Equivalent Subjects NATS 0017 - Science for Health Science (WSTC)
NATS 0018 - Science for Health Science (WSTC Prep)
LGYB 1383 - Science for Nursing (WSTC)
Restrictions
Only students enrolled at The College in Foundation Studies programs can enrol in this subject.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Quiz | 15 minutes | 5 | N | Individual |
Log/Workbook | a. Quiz: up to 30 min (10%) b. Participation (10%) | 20 | N | Individual |
Intra-session Exam | 1 hour | 20 | N | Individual |
Quiz | 45 minutes online | 15 | N | Individual |
Final Exam | 2 hours and 20 minutes | 40 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods