ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE A

MED3ATA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In MED3ATA you will examine non-communicable diseases of significance in modern society. Our knowledge of the mechanisms leading to aging will be explored followed by in-depth examination of diseases of the Central Nervous System, with emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases. Our increasing knowledge of cancer biology will be investigated including causes and susceptibilities, mechanisms of growth, spread, as well as existing and emerging treatments. The challenges faced by research into the mechanisms and treatment of these disorders will also be discussed. The lecture material will be supplemented by research topics in further areas of societal significance such as cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Fiona Carroll

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: (HBS2PTB or PAM2HP2 or MED2BMS or PHA2PGA); AND students must be admitted into a biomedical science degree: SBMS; SBMD; SBMB; SBMW; SBMSSI; SBSSI ; SBSCSI ; SBMMW, SBMMB; LWLBM or LZCBM, or be enrolled in SBSCW With a medical science major

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: MED3MSA

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

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical principles involved in the study, treatment and further research of aging, central nervous system disorders and cancer biology.

02. Apply theoretical knowledge of biomedicine to explain new examples or clinical/research cases.

03. Analyse and evaluate evidence obtained from primary information sources on disease-related topics.

04. Communicate complex scientific and biomedical ideas to both scientifically literate and lay audiences.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ronan O'Toole

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Four in-class worksheets (400 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	16	SILO1, SILO2
End of semester exam, 2 hour (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
End of semester exam, 1 hour (1,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Case study (1,000-words equivalent)The case study will be broken into 2 parts such that the first 400 words will be submitted separately allowing for feedback and skills development.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
2 online quizzes (100 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	4	SILO3

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Angove

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Four in-class worksheets (400 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	16	SILO1, SILO2
End of semester exam, 2 hour (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
End of semester exam, 1 hour (1,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Case study (1,000-words equivalent)The case study will be broken into 2 parts such that the first 400 words will be submitted separately allowing for feedback and skills development.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
2 online quizzes (100 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	4	SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fiona Carroll

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Four in-class worksheets (400 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	16	SILO1, SILO2
End of semester exam, 2 hour (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
End of semester exam, 1 hour (1,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Case study (1,000-words equivalent)The case study will be broken into 2 parts such that the first 400 words will be submitted separately allowing for feedback and skills development.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
2 online quizzes (100 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	4	SILO3

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Forty eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Four in-class worksheets (400 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	16	SILO1, SILO2
End of semester exam, 2 hour (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
End of semester exam, 1 hour (1,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Case study (1,000-words equivalent)The case study will be broken into 2 parts such that the first 400 words will be submitted separately allowing for feedback and skills development.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
2 online quizzes (100 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	4	SILO3

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Yeliz Boglev

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Forty eight 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Four in-class worksheets (400 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	16	SILO1, SILO2
End of semester exam, 2 hour (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
End of semester exam, 1 hour (1,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Case study (1,000-words equivalent)The case study will be broken into 2 parts such that the first 400 words will be submitted separately allowing for feedback and skills development.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
2 online quizzes (100 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	4	SILO3