BMED13-125: Exploring Human Disease

Description

The aim of this subject is to apply and further advance knowledge and critical thinking skills that students have developed throughout their degree program. Students will be required to think across disciplines (including anatomy, physiology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, immunology and microbiology) in their quest to understand each disease mechanism. This subject applies problem-based learning (PBL) as its central tenet to promote active and self-directed learning.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Explain mechanisms of disease and the body's response at the systemic, cellular and molecular level
2. Explain clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment/management of common human diseases
3. Access and interpret biomedical information from journals, electronic databases, websites and other sources
4. Critically evaluate new knowledge with an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of scientific investigation in biomedical sciences
5. Demonstrate competency in effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Prerequisites

Please check the subject outline for pre-requisite subjects.

Subject outlines

• September 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• September 2017 [Standard]

Subject dates