Biomedicine: Molecule to Malady (BIOM30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators
Dr Jessica Welch
Prof Dick Strugnell
Administrative Coordinator
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with an insight into how medical problems are approached in the 21st century. Students spend 5-6 hours addressing each of six “maladies”, selected to demonstrate the holistic nature of medical practice and the integration of biomedical research into the development of novel diagnostics and evidence-based therapies.
Each module includes elements of normal anatomy and physiology, the epidemiology and the pathology of disease, including any genetic, microbiological, immunological, and inflammatory processes that underpin the pathology. Finally, the public health implications of the malady are considered wherever possible.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students should:
- Understand that the treatment of complex diseases requires a multidisciplinary and holistic approach;
- Appreciate that for many diseases, an understanding of the biological bases of the disease leads to precise diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities;
- Understand the molecular, cellular and physiological bases of selected diseases; and
- Acquire a theoretical framework for the systematic study of complex diseases.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- the ability to interpret scientific literature and interpret data from electronic databases;
- the capacity to integrate knowledge across disciplines;
- the ability to comprehend a question, evaluate the relevant information and communicate an answer;
- an appreciation of the ability to communicate scientific knowledge to an informed lay audience.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of 2nd year of Bachelor of Biomedicine
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
2x 45min intra-semester tests (20% each) around weeks 6 and 10;
| From Week 6 to Week 10 | 40% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinators Jessica Welch and Dick Strugnell Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Three 1-hour lectures per week plus six 1-hour tutorials per semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Jessica Welch
Prof Dick Strugnell
Administrative Coordinator
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022