Unit Code: NUR401

Unit Name: Nursing Science I

Description: The principal theme of this course is the normal structure and functioning of the human body. The subject begins with an overview of the body then biological concepts such as cells, tissues, organs, and systems are addressed. A systems approach is adopted to address the skin, musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, genitourinary, neurological, reproductive, immune, and endocrine systems, and the special senses.

Learning Target Outcomes: At the completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Explain the levels of organization of the human body, the general functions of the 11 organ systems, the importance of homeostasis. 2. Describe chemistry and biochemistry as it relates to the structure and function. 3. Use anatomical terms to describe body regions, sections, cavities, and relative positions 4. Identify the structures of the nervous system and describe their functions. 5. Identify the structures of the special senses and describe their functions 6. Identify the structures and functions of the endocrine system. 7.Identify the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system 8. Identify the structures and functions of the Lymphatic System 9. Identify the structures and functions of the respiratory system. 10. Identify the structures of the Digestive System and describe their functions 11. Identify the structures of the musculoskeletal system and describe their functions. 12. Identify the structures of the integumentary system and describe their functions. 13. Identify the structures and functions of the urinary system and describe their functions 14. Identify the structures and functions of the reproductive system and describe their functions

Prerequisite: MER

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1