Overview

This unit will have a combined approach and examine the biomedical and epidemiological impacts of human disease on society. It will concentrate on the pathobiological and biomedical basis of prevalent human disease processes. Relevant areas examined in this unit may change from year to year but will generally include immune … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Elizabeth Davis

Unit Coordinator(s)

Ms Kelly Allen
Dr Bradley Broughton

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Integrate and apply their knowledge from previous core units in the study of specific human diseases;

2.

Describe and distinguish between the pathobiological processes related to disease;

3.

Recognise and cite evidence for how biomedical research, including cell biology, animal models of disease and human studies are important in defining the pathogenesis of disease and the optimal treatment of disease in a public health context;

4.

Demonstrate sophisticated interpretation and application of epidemiological methods and principles and discuss critically and cite evidence for the impact of disease on the individual and society;

5.

Identify and evaluate the contribution of the epidemiological studies involved in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of specific diseases and justify your reasoning;

6.

Critically assess the epidemiological quality of research in a range of studies outlining the basis of your methodological approach and criteria for determining the quality of the research;

7.

Synthesise and critically analyse medical literature to discover future challenges in disease pathogenesis and treatment;

8.

Further develop research skills including collaborative team work, clear communication and interpersonal skills as well as critical thinking and writing skills.

Assessment

1 - In-semester activities (online quiz)
2 - Small group activities (tutorial based activities)
3 - Systematic review (oral and written presentation) (4,000 words)
4 - Written exam (3 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Biomedical science