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Mathematics for Biomedicine (MAST10016)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject will introduce mathematical techniques to illustrate the importance of quantitative modelling in biomedicine. Quantitative models will be explored in a variety of biomedical contexts. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how biological principles can give rise to quantitative models. Topics to be explored in a quantitative context include genetic variation over many generations, dynamic processes at the cellular level and the modeling of the spread of infectious diseases among populations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Understand the importance of mathematical principles underlying some topics in biomedical science;
- Be able to explain and apply these principles, using logical and mathematical reasoning, to a variety of familiar and novel situations in biomedicine and public health policy.
Generic skills
In addition to learning specific skills that will assist students in their future careers in the health sciences, they will have the opportunity to develop generic skills that will assist them in any future career path. These include:
- problem-solving skills: the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies;
- analytical skills: the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
- communication skills;
- collaborative skills: the ability to work in a team;
- time management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the B-BMED Bachelor of Biomedicine
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
The pre-requisite for the subject Mathematics for Biomedicine is VCE Mathematical Methods 3/4 or equivalent. The subject is not a replacement for VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4; it covers different material.
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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Ten written assignments due at weekly intervals amounting to a total of up to 50 pages of written work
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
An oral presentation | During the teaching period | 5% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 70% |
Additional details
This Dual-Delivery subject has On Campus assessment components.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator James Osborne Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x one hour practice class per week 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
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
This Dual-Delivery subject has On Campus assessment components.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Biomedicine - 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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024