med3msa medical sciences a
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE A
MED3MSA
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Advanced Topics in Medical Science A (MED3MSA) is a third year subject designed for students in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science program. This subject consists of topics in infection and immunity, aging and cancer biology and will include foundation skills in exploring and interpreting the medical science literature. We will examine human immunology in health and disease, our current understanding of the biological processes of aging and their impact on human health and disease and continue the exploration of the hallmarks of cancer begun in MED2BMS including cell cycle control and cell death, metastasis and angiogenesis, tumour immunology, molecular pharmacology and therapeutics. Students will be introduced to the Cochrane library and develop an understanding of trial design, issues to consider in interpretation of clinical data and meta-analyses and ethical issues related to medical science.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Carroll
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have completed 75 credit points at second year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size96
Enrolment information Prac lab availability. This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Carroll
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Per semester"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case study reports - 2 x 750 words | 10 | |
| End of semester exam 1 (2h) | 20 | |
| End of semester exam 2 (2h) | 20 | |
| Ethics debate | 10 | |
| Practical component - 2 x written reports @ 1000 words; worksheets ~1000 words | 30 | |
| Skills test | 10 |