ADVANCED TOPICS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE B
MED3MSB
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Advanced Topics in Medical Science B (MED3MSB) is a third year subject designed for students in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science program. The subject consists of current topics in biomedical science including neuromuscular, and central nervous system disorders. We will look in depth at neuromuscular physiology and how perturbations in various physiological aspects result in neuromuscular disorders and examine mechanisms involved in acquired brain injury through both disease and trauma. A major additional component includes a semester-long team-based research project on a currently unresolved issue in medical science. The conduct and presentation of this research project represents the culmination of all the skills learned throughout the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Research projects may be related to any of the topics studied in MED3MSA or MED3MSB and will be presented in written, oral and poster formats.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Fiona Carroll
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MED3MSA and students must have completed 75 credit points at second year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Carroll
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exam 1 (2 hours) | 20 | |
| Exam 2 (2 hours) | 20 | |
| Prac - reports and worksheets ~ 2000 words | 20 | |
| Research project - abstract (250 words) & poster (500 words) | The research project assessed in elements 1-5 represents the capstone element of this subject (45%). The project is conducted and presented in teams of 3-4. | 10 |
| Research project - literature review (2000 words) | 10 | |
| Research project - oral presentation (20 mins) | 10 | |
| Research project - team work assessment | 10 |