den2mda general medicine a
GENERAL MEDICINE A
DEN2MDA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be introduced to the study of systemic disease and its relevance and impacts on oral health. The first in a series of three subjects, this subject begins by building on the foundations of physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology taught in Year 1. The subject encompasses the principles and fundamentals of 'altered homeostasis' and provides a basis for further study in the areas of pathology, pharmacology, oral medicine and oral pathology. With headline examples from the human body's systems, the subject will demonstrate the pathological processes at both cellular and gross level.
SchoolMolecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTerri Meehan-Andrews
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZHSDD and have passed DEN1DSB; OR Must be admitted in HBOHSB and have passed HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Essentials of pathophysiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorPorth, CM
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PublisherLIPPINCOTT
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTerri Meehan-Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Commencing week 23 to 4 groups through Allocated
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Commencing week 2, Interactive Clicker session
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 x Online learning quizzes (each quiz equiv. to 150 words), total 1500-word equiv. for all quizzesWeekly online quizzes starting week 210 MCQ each quiz, 2 attemptsAllow 20 minutes each attempt | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour written exam (2000 word equiv.)Hurdle requirement: A minimum score of 50% is required in this component. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 50 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Case study Presentation & Peer review of case study (Total 750 word equiv. per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |