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MD1010 - Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 1 of 2
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| 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
- see MD1020 for assessment detail - (%) - .
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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| Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja |
| 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, Professor Clare Heal, Ms Karen Knight, Assoc. Professor Kate Domett, Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Ms Karryn Lytton, Assoc. Professor Peta-Ann Teague, Assoc. Professor Helen Anscomb, Assoc. Professor Julie Mudd, Dr Joseph Moxon, Mr Don Gamage, Mrs Deanne Johnstone, Ms Priscilla Page, Mr Donald Whaleboat, Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja, Dr Karen Carlisle, Dr Mark Robertson, Assoc. Professor Lionel Hebbard, Dr Craig McFarlane, Dr Anna Kokavec, Ms Lucy Rogers, Dr Rebecca Brooking, Dr Lynn Woodward, Dr Torres Woolley. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja |
| 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, Professor Clare Heal, Ms Karen Knight, Assoc. Professor Kate Domett, Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Ms Karryn Lytton, Assoc. Professor Peta-Ann Teague, Assoc. Professor Helen Anscomb, Assoc. Professor Julie Mudd, Dr Joseph Moxon, Assoc. Professor Michael Oelgemoeller, Mr Don Gamage, Mrs Deanne Johnstone, Ms Priscilla Page, Mr Donald Whaleboat, Dr Roy Rasalam, Dr Mark Barnes, Assoc. Professor Haleagrahara Nagaraja, Dr Karen Carlisle, Professor Bunmi Malau-Aduli, Dr Mark Robertson, Assoc. Professor Lionel Hebbard, Dr Craig McFarlane, Dr Anna Kokavec, Ms Lucy Rogers, Dr Rebecca Brooking, Dr Lynn Woodward, Dr Torres Woolley. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
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