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Exploring Biomedicine (BIOM10002)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Coordinators
Dr Diana Stojanovski, Dr Charlotte Clark
biom-10002@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines the five core concepts in biology: evolution, structure & function, regulation, transmission of information and interconnectedness. These biological concepts will first be introduced broadly, followed by a more focused exploration of how they apply in human health and disease. Specific diseases will be viewed through the lens of the central disciplines of Biomedical Science to elaborate on how the five core concepts relate to molecules and genes, cells and tissues, organs and systems; and individuals and populations of both humans and pathogens.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of evolution and the underlying processes that have resulted in the diversity and complexity of life
- Describe the structural and functional complexity that results from the aggregation of cells into organised organs and systems
- Explain metabolic and physiological regulation as it relates to the maintenance of homeostasis in health and how it is perturbed in diseas
- Identify communication and information flows between organisms and within and between populations
- Explain the interconnectedness in living systems, with a focus on humans and their pathogens
- Identify connections between major concepts in biology within the context of human diseases
- Develop literature research skills
- Demonstrate effective communication to a scientifically literate audience
Generic skills
- Uses ethical and sustainable practices when working independently as well as in teams
- Can identify, interpret, synthesise and critically evaluate knowledge in Biomedical Science and Health
- Communicates information effectively to a range of audiences
- Demonstrates digital and scientific literacy skills
- Recognises data in its various forms and some methods for its evaluation
Last updated: 5 April 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM10001 | Discovering Biomedicine |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
The above subject can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
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: 5 April 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
4 pre-class, in-class or online quizzes. 2.5% each
| Throughout semester, approximately one every 3 weeks | 10% |
Annotated bibliography
| Week 4 | 5% |
Conference abstract. Contributes to virtual conference presentation
| Week 8 | 5% |
Virtual conference ePoster + 2 minute video synopsis
| Week 12 | 10% |
Written assignment
| Draft due in Week 10. Final due beginning of examination period. | 25% |
Written Exam
| During the examination period | 45% |
Last updated: 5 April 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Charlotte Clark and Diana Stojanovski Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Coordinators
Dr Diana Stojanovski, Dr Charlotte Clark
biom-10002@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 5 April 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is only available to Bachelor of Biomedicine students
Last updated: 5 April 2023