med3atb medical sciences b
ADVANCED TOPICS IN MEDICAL SCIENCES B
MED3ATB
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Advanced Topics in Medical Science B (MED3ATB) is a third year unit that consists of current topics in biomedical science including introductory pharmacology concepts, cardiomyopathy, sepsis and animal models of disease; neuromuscular physiology and how perturbations in various physiological aspects result in neuromuscular disorders; the complexity in understanding and treating CNS disorders; and our current understanding of the biological processes involved in aging and their impact on health and disease.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHamsa Puthalakath
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: SBMS, SBMSSI, SBSSI and must have passed MED2BMS and completed 60 credit points at second year; OR Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: SBSCW, SBMB, SBMD and must have passed MED1BSF and completed 75 credit points at second year.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MED3MSB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students undertaking this subject must also complete one of the following subjects: MED3ABS or MED3PRJ or MED3LAB.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss key principles and give examples describing our current understanding of introductory pharmacological principles, sepsis, cardiomyopathy, neuromuscular and central nervous system disorders, the processes involved in aging and animal models of disease.
- Activities:
- Quizzes are given in lectures as formative assessment of content knowledge Written Examination questions
02. Apply key principles to understand and explain new examples or clinical/research cases.
- Activities:
- Discussion of cases for the case study assessments will require the application of discipline specific knowledge. Written examination questions require application of knowledge in some instances.
03. Summarise knowledge of disease-related topics with application to a specific 'case' supported by evidence obtained from primary information sources.
- Activities:
- Case Study sessions are used for guided examination and group discussion of the case in light of current knowledge. Students then research the topic further and write a fully referenced report on the assigned case topic.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHamsa Puthalakath
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.
"Delivery Method: Or On-Line."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study report 1 x 400 words | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| End of Semester exams 2x1.5h | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| 4 Online quizzes (200 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Case Study report 1x 800 words | 20 | 02, 03 |
Singapore, 2018, Term L6, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 44 - 48
One 48.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 44 to week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
"48-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study report 1 x 400 words | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| End of Semester exams 2x1.5h | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| 4 Online quizzes (200 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Case Study report 1x 800 words | 20 | 02, 03 |
Singapore, 2018, Term L6, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYeliz Boglev
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 44 - 48
One 48.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 44 to week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
"48-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study report 1 x 400 words | 10 | 02, 03 | |
| End of Semester exams 2x1.5h | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| 4 Online quizzes (200 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Case Study report 1x 800 words | 20 | 02, 03 |