GENERAL MEDICINE A
DEN2MDA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be introduced to the study of systemic disease and its relevance and impacts on oral health. The first in a series of three, it begins this stream by building on the foundations of physiology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology taught in year one. It 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.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Terri Meehan-Andrews
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (Must be enrolled in HZHSDD & Must Pass DEN1DSB & ORH1IOS & ORH1POH) or (Must be enrolled in HBOHSB & Must Pass HBS1HBA & HBS1HBB & ORH1IOS & ORH1POH)
Co-requisites: Must be enrolled in HZHSDD or HBOHSB
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essentials of pathophysiology | Prescribed | Porth, CM | LIPPINCOTT |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. demonstrate understanding of disorders that may be experienced by individuals over the life span, emphasizing the underlying biological mechanisms that produce signs and symptoms, and the risk factors that contribute to the causes of disorders.
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures Scenario based tutorials Interactive clicker session
02. describe the general pathological processes with emphasis on disturbed function, adaptation to injury, inflammation, tissue healing, immunological disorders, neoplasia, fluid imbalance, thrombosis, embolism and vascular disorders.
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures Scenario based tutorials Interactive clicker session
03. explain relevant disorders of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine, Urinary, Liver, Nervous and Reproductive systems.
- Activities:
- Face-to-face lectures Scenario based tutorials Interactive clicker session
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Terri Meehan-Andrews
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Commencing week 2
3 to 4 groups through Allocated"
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours 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 | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online learning quizzes | Weekly online quizzes starting week 2 10 MCQ each quiz, 2 attempts Allow 20 minutes each attempt | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 2-hour written exam | Hurdle requirement: A minimum score of 50% is required in this component. | 50 | 02, 03 |
| Presentation - Case study | 30 | 01 |