FOUNDATIONS OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
MED1BSF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Foundations in Biomedical Science introduces students to fundamental concepts for their future studies in biomedical science. These include the evidence-based and evolving nature of biomedical science and the important role of data in its evolution. You will be encouraged to develop skills in quantitative literacy and apply those skills to solve problems. Topics covered will include the emergence of evidence-based medicine, quantitative units in a biological context, conventions in describing and presenting data and an introduction to using data to solve problems. You will also establish an e-portfolio to encourage development of metacognition and reflection as they develop as biomedical scientists.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jodie Young
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following course codes: SBMD or SBMB or SBSCW (Biomedical science major) or SBMMW or SBMMB or SBMW or LZCBM or LWLBM or SBSCSI or SBSSI or SBMSSI
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Foundations of Biomedical Science
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Julian Pakay
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Oxford Univeristy Press
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Essential Skills for Science and Technology
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Peter Zeegers, Kate Deller-Evans, Sandra Egege, Christopher Klinger.
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Oxford Univeristy Press
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Cathryn Hogarth
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 x 5 minute online quizzes(800 words equiv)3% each - formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective ePortfolio (1000 words equiv)Students will be encouraged to establish an e-portfolio that they can maintain throughout their degree and encourages reflective learning practices | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
2 hour written end of semester examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
10 min team poster presentation (200 words per student)Approx. 4 students per group | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nivan Weerakkody
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 x 5 minute online quizzes(800 words equiv)3% each - formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective ePortfolio (1000 words equiv)Students will be encouraged to establish an e-portfolio that they can maintain throughout their degree and encourages reflective learning practices | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
2 hour written end of semester examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
10 min team poster presentation (200 words per student)Approx. 4 students per group | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodie Young
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 x 5 minute online quizzes(800 words equiv)3% each - formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective ePortfolio (1000 words equiv)Students will be encouraged to establish an e-portfolio that they can maintain throughout their degree and encourages reflective learning practices | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
2 hour written end of semester examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
10 min team poster presentation (200 words per student)Approx. 4 students per group | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 47
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 x 5 minute online quizzes(800 words equiv)3% each - formative assessment as part of the blended learning cycle supporting transition between on-line activities and face to face workshops | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Reflective ePortfolio (1000 words equiv)Students will be encouraged to establish an e-portfolio that they can maintain throughout their degree and encourages reflective learning practices | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
2 hour written end of semester examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO3 |
10 min team poster presentation (200 words per student)Approx. 4 students per group | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |