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<p>This course will provide insights into the molecular mechanisms that mediate human diseases and the specific biotechnologies used to facilitate diagnosis and treatment. Relevant areas studied in this course may change from year to year but will generally include a number of topics related to pharmacology, cancer, cardiovascular disease, development and stem cells, infection and immunity, metabolic disease and obesity, and neuroscience. The small group work in the course is designed to build employability skills for graduates. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, research skills and on communication skills in the context of biomedical research.</p>
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<p>This course will provide insights into the molecular mechanisms that mediate human diseases and the specific biotechnologies used to facilitate diagnosis and treatment. Relevant areas studied in this course may change from year to year but will generally include a number of topics related to pharmacology, cancer, cardiovascular disease, development and stem cells, infection and immunity, metabolic disease and obesity, and neuroscience. The small group work in the course is designed to build employability skills for graduates. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, research skills and on communication skills in the context of biomedical research.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course will provide insights into the molecular mechanisms that mediate human diseases and the specific biotechnologies used to facilitate diagnosis and treatment. Relevant areas studied in this course may change from year to year but will generally include a number of topics related to pharmacology, cancer, cardiovascular disease, development and stem cells, infection and immunity, metabolic disease and obesity, and neuroscience. The small group work in the course is designed to build employability skills for graduates. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, research skills and on communication skills in the context of biomedical research.</p>
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<p>This course will provide insights into the molecular mechanisms that mediate human diseases and the specific biotechnologies used to facilitate diagnosis and treatment. Relevant areas studied in this course may change from year to year but will generally include a number of topics related to pharmacology, cancer, cardiovascular disease, development and stem cells, infection and immunity, metabolic disease and obesity, and neuroscience. The small group work in the course is designed to build employability skills for graduates. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, research skills and on communication skills in the context of biomedical research.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
019901 - Medical Science
Offering:
<p><strong>Winter Semester</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/monci3001">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=MONCI1001" target="_blank">MONCI1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=MONCI1002" target="_blank">MONCI1002</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=MONCI1003" target="_blank">MONCI1003</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=MONCI2001" target="_blank">MONCI2001</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Discuss and evaluate the role of molecular techniques in the diagnosis of human diseases and the design of targeted therapies or specific treatments.</p>
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<p>Explain and predict the principles of pharmacokinetics and how these can influence the therapeutic use of drugs.</p>
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<p>Explore and analyse how patient factors (including genetics) can lead to interindividual variation in responses to drugs.</p>
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<p>Describe and apply skills required to undertake biomedical research activities and apply this to develop a career plan.</p>
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<p>Synthesise, integrate and summarise information from fundamental principles and techniques in biomedical sciences, then apply it to broader contexts.</p>
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<p>Work effectively and collaboratively in small teams and evaluate peer and self-performance.</p>
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<p>Present data and scientific ideas, in oral, written and visual forms using scientific language or plain English as appropriate.</p>
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<p>Integrate, apply and build upon knowledge from previous core courses in the study of the molecular mechanisms and defects that cause human disease, including how developmental errors and gene abnormalities may lead to abnormalities in protein structure and function.</p>
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Supplementary assessment available:
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
019901 - Medical Science
Offering:
<p><strong>Winter Semester</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/monci3001">View unit fees</a>
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