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MD1010 - Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 1 of 2
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Subject chain: | MD1010 MD1020 |
| Administered by: | College of Medicine & Dentistry |
This subject will provide foundation knowledge of molecular and cellular processes in the normal functioning of the human body, plus an understanding of the individual, health systems and the societal influences on human health. These topics are presented in an integrated fashion across four foundation science modules and through introductory clinical skills practice. This subject is only available to students enrolled in the MBBS program.
Learning Outcomes
- describe normal cell and tissue structure, function and the biochemical processes required to sustain life;
- explain tissue organization and function within the human body and the processes of cellular to whole body control, communication and regulation;
- describe the Australian health care system and its components, explain how health is measured and interpret the professional and ethical dimensions of medical practice;
- describe patient-centred care and demonstrate communication skills;
- apply principles of infection control.
Subject Assessment
- integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
Special Assessment Requirements
Satisfactory attendance is required at community and clinical placements. Satisfactory academic and professional standards, as described in the College program Assessment Guidelines, must be achieved in order to progress to the next year.
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As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain. |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2020 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Kate Domett, Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Assoc. Professor Helen Anscomb, Professor Richard Murray |
| Lecturers: | Dr Susan Gorton, Dr Kimberley Owens, Assoc. Professor Sophie Couzos, Dr Rebecca Evans, Ms Simone Ross, Assoc. Professor Nichole Harvey, Professor Tarun Sen Gupta, Ms Karen Knight, Assoc. Professor Kate Domett, Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Ms Karryn Lytton, Assoc. Professor Helen Anscomb, Ms Darlene Wallace, Dr Joseph Moxon, Assoc. Professor Michael Oelgemoeller, Mr Don Gamage, Dr Smriti Krishna, Mrs Deanne Johnstone, Ms Priscilla Page, Mr Donald Whaleboat, Dr Roy Rasalam, Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja, Dr Karen Carlisle, Dr Katharine Terry, Assoc. Professor Bunmi Malau-Aduli, Dr Lionel Hebbard, Dr Craig McFarlane, Dr Ioana Bowden, Dr Lynn Woodward, Dr Torres Woolley, Dr Donna Martin. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
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Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.