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Drugs in Biomedical Experiments (PHRM30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators
Michael Lew
Christine Keenan
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Administrative Coordination
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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This subject is appropriate for all students interested in biomedical research. Students will learn how to design and perform experiments to investigate biological systems. Students will gain experience in a wide range of molecular and cellular approaches and in analytical techniques used in drug discovery.
Intended learning outcomes
- Students will be exposed to the experimental basis of scientific enquiry and will develop practical skills relevant to contemporary biomedical research.
- Emphasis will be placed on the role of quantitative pharmacological analysis in the characterisation of biological systems, and on the design and implementation of experiments.
Generic skills
By the end of this subject students should have developed skills in:
• data analysis and interpretation;
• critical thinking and problem solving;
• scientific communication;
• small group work.
and should have gained an` appreciation of:
• ethical considerations in biomedical research;
• hypothesis formulation and testing.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
BSc students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHRM20001 | Pharmacology: How Drugs Work | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
a second year subject in one of the following disciplines: Anatomy and Cell Biology; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Microbiology and Immunology; Neuroscience; Pathology; Physiology; or Zoology.
BBiomed students:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Students wishing to undertake this subject as breadth will need the approval of the subject co-ordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Continuing assessment of practicals during the semester (40%);
- Mid-semester assessment (20%);
- A 2-hour written examination in the examination period (40%).
This is a laboratory-based subject, so attendance and participation in 80% of the practicals is a hurdle requirement.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christine Keenan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One x 3 hour practical per week plus two x 1 hour workshops per week (total contact hours: 60) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 5 February 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Michael Lew
Christine Keenan
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Michael Lew Coordinator Mark Habgood Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One x 3 hour practical per week plus two x 1 hour workshops per week (total contact hours: 60) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 2 July 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 126 students in semester 1 and 63 students in semester 2 applies to this subject.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the School of Biomedical Sciences Current Student Information webpage: http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Course Manual (Provided)
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in pre 2008 BSc, New Generation BSc, Biomedicine degree.
Required equipment – lab coat
Experiments involving the use of animals and animal tissues are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology Informal specialisation Medicinal Chemistry Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology Informal specialisation Medicinal Chemistry Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Major Pharmacology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Medicinal Chemistry Major Medicinal Chemistry Informal specialisation Biomedical Biotechnology Major Pharmacology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
quota subject - application deadline as per http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 11 April 2024