med2bms introduction to biomedical science
INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
MED2BMS
2020
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, you are introduced to fundamental concepts in human disorders and diseases. Topics include immunology, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, genetic disease and cardiovascular disease. Subject material will cover the key biological processes and molecular mechanisms that under pin the progression of these disease states.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLinda Ward
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesBCH2IBM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination of face-to-face and online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 31
Twelve 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
12-hours Workshop or Directed Learning Activity during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| End of semester examination (2 hr) 2000 word equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
| Inquiry/research activities including assignments and quizzes (total 950 word equiv) 3X LMS Quizzes - 450 word equivalent 1X written report - 500 word equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Mid-semester examination (50 min) 850 word equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
| Team oral presentation (10 min) 500 word equivalent per member | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
36-hours of Blended Lectures and Online Learning Activities in the teaching period delivered as a combination
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 47
Twelve 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Workshop or Directed Learning Activity during the teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| End of semester examination (2 hr) 2000 word equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
| Inquiry/research activities including assignments and quizzes (total 950 word equiv) 3X LMS Quizzes - 450 word equivalent 1X written report - 500 word equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Mid-semester examination (50 min) 850 word equivalent | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
| Team oral presentation (10 min) 500 word equivalent per member | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |