units

PGW1101

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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3 points, SCA Band 2, 0.0625 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
OfferedParkville First semester 2013 (Off-campus)
Parkville Term 3 2013 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)Ms Adriana Tiziani

Notes

For postgraduate coursework pharmacy discontinuation dates, please see http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/unit-discontinuation-dates.html

Quota applies

This unit is quota restricted. Selection is on a first-in, first enrolled basis. For more information please contact the faculty at http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/courses/pg-coursework/contact.html

Synopsis

This unit will describe the anatomy and physiology of normal tissue structure and outline the physiology, process and types of wound healing. It will explore the general principles necessary to achieve better wound healing as well as the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect wound healing.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

  • Describe anatomy and physiology of normal tissue structure.
  • Describe the physiology of wound healing.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of wound healing across the age continuum.
  • Identify local and systemic factors that promote or impede wound healing.
  • Recognise different phases of wound healing and explain factors that may impact on the progression of healing.

Assessment

Minor assignment: 30%
Major written assignment: 60% (hurdle)
Participation in online tutorials: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

Prohibitions

VCW1101