med2bms biomed2bms
INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
MED2BMS
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Biomedical science is the study of health and disease and plays an important role in modern medicine. In this subject, students are introduced to fundamental concepts in important human disorders and diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disease, cardiovascular disease and infectious disease. Subject material will cover the key biological processes and molecular mechanisms that underpin the progression of these diseases. Students will also be introduced to potential career paths of biomedical science graduates in clinical settings and biomedical research via seminars from experts in these professions.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BCH2IBM or BCH2BMA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the key biological processes involved in human disease by use of descriptive disease-specific examples and their significance in disease processes.
- Activities:
- Lectures and workshops. Assessed by formal examination and short answer and/or multiple choice questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate research/inquiry skills by identifying, evaluating and collating appropriate information for coherent written and/or oral reports.
- Activities:
- Critical analysis and interpretation of published scientific materials. Students will research and prepare a written report on a particular disease and its treatment. A number of workshops will focus on effective research/inquiry skills and presentation of written/oral reports. Assessment will include quality of written report in terms of content, interpretation of findings, clarity of presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Explain the importance of ethical and professional conduct necessary for a career in the biomedical related professions.
- Activities:
- A number of seminars will be presented where students can develop an appreciation for the scope and workings of s variety of biomedical professions. In lectures and workshops, students will also be presented with case study questions and asked to formulate responses from different perspectives.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Contribute and collaborate effectively as a team to research, prepare and present a clear and coherent written document and/or oral presentation for assessment.
- Activities:
- Students will work as small groups to research and develop a precis of a topic of biomedical interest. This will involve coordination of and negotiation with fellow group members to produce the final assessment item. Students will be provided with effective teamwork strategies in workshops. Assessed by quality of presentation in terms of content, structure and clarity together with the ability to work effectively as a team.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Identify factors that influence how biomedical research is conducted, reported and evaluated.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities that highlight scientific frameworks and approaches for generating, disseminating and measuring the quality of research. Assessment will be through post-workshop LMS quiz activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Enrolment information Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota.Students for whom MED2BMS is a core subject will be given first priority. If the quota is exceeded, students will be selected on the basis of their WAM score in Year 1 and/or BCH2IBM/BCH2BMA.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of semester examination (2 hr) | 2000 word equivalent | 40 | 01 |
| Inquiry/research activities including assignments and quizzes (total 950 word equiv) | 3X LMS Quizzes - 450 word equivalent 1X written report - 500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Mid-semester examination (50 min) | 850 word equivalent | 20 | 01 |
| Team oral presentation (10 min) | 500 word equivalent per member | 10 | 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L5, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 41
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
"36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 41
One 12.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours WorkShop or Directed Learning Activity during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of semester examination (2 hr) | 2000 word equivalent | 40 | 01 |
| Inquiry/research activities including assignments and quizzes (total 950 word equiv) | 3X LMS Quizzes - 450 word equivalent 1X written report - 500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Mid-semester examination (50 min) | 850 word equivalent | 20 | 01 |
| Team oral presentation (10 min) | 500 word equivalent per member | 10 | 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L5, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 41
One 36.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
"36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online."
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 41
One 12.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours WorkShop or Directed Learning Activity during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of semester examination (2 hr) | 2000 word equivalent | 40 | 01 |
| Inquiry/research activities including assignments and quizzes (total 950 word equiv) | 3X LMS Quizzes - 450 word equivalent 1X written report - 500 word equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Mid-semester examination (50 min) | 850 word equivalent | 20 | 01 |
| Team oral presentation (10 min) | 500 word equivalent per member | 10 | 03, 04 |