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Biomedicine: Molecule to Malady (BIOM30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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 1
Subject Coordinators
Dr Jessica Welch
jessica.welch@unimelb.edu.au
Prof. Christopher McDevitt
christopher.mcdevitt@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator
Overview
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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:
- Explain why the treatment of complex diseases requires a multidisciplinary and holistic approach;
- Discuss how an understanding of the biological bases of selected diseases leads to precise diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities;
- Describe the molecular, cellular and physiological bases of selected diseases; and
- Apply a theoretical framework to the systematic study of complex diseases.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- the ability to investigate and 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;
- the ability to communicate scientific knowledge.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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2 x 35 min intra-semester tests (15% each)
| From Week 5 to Week 10 | 30% |
Written assignment
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 15% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 55% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Christopher McDevitt and Jessica Welch Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Three 1-hour lectures per week plus six 1-hour tutorials per semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Jessica Welch
jessica.welch@unimelb.edu.auProf. Christopher McDevitt
christopher.mcdevitt@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None. It is anticipated that students will access standard reference texts on anatomy, physiology, pathology, biochemistry & molecular biology, microbiology & immunology, pharmacology and clinical medicine. Key references and review articles will be provided via the LMS.
- Subject notes
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Biomedicine
Last updated: 31 January 2024