INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
MED2BMS
2014
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 tutorial sessions from experts in these professions.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Damian Spencer
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BCH2IBM or BCH2BMA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 200
Enrolment information: Tutorial space capacity 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-ordinator: Damian Spencer
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar 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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case study assignment (500 words) | 10 | |
| End of semester examination (2 hr) | 45 | |
| INquiry/research activities including quizzes, data analysis & reports | 20 | |
| Mid-semester examination (45 min) | 15 | |
| Team oral presentation (10 min) | 10 |