MEDI2014

Medical Science 3

20 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

This course is designed to ensure students acquire the essential medical science knowledge in relation to problems of the neurological, psychiatric and endocrine systems. It is based on a series of common medical problems of these systems. This course is a Compulsory Program Component and students must pass in order to progress in the Bachelor of Medicine program.

Objectives At the end of the course, students shall demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the following areas as they relate to the neurological, psychiatric and endocrine systems.

1 Scientific method relevant to biological, behavioural and social sciences at a level adequate to provide a rational basis for present medical practice, and to acquire and incorporate the advances in knowledge which will occur over their working life

2 The normal structure, function and development of the human body and mind at all stages of life, the factors that may disturb these, and the interactions between body and mind

3 The aetiology, pathology, symptoms and signs, natural history and prognosis of common mental and physical ailments in children, adolescents, adults and the aged. A more detailed knowledge is required of those conditions that require urgent assessment and treatment.
Content Medical Science in relation to the following topic areas:

Neurological System
Psychiatric System
Endocrine System
Replacing Course(s) Part of MEDI2010A and MEDI2010B
Transition For 2005, there are no significant changes to course and assessment content and therefore students who fail Year 2 in 2004 will be required to re-enrol into the entire suite of new Year 2 courses in 2005.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Students must have successfully completed MEDI1011 and MEDI1012.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Practical
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Formal Written assessment using a variety of assessment instruments including MCQ, SAQ and OSCAs
Group/tutorial participation and contribution Attendance and participation in PBL tutorials will be monitored throughout the course by tutors. Students are expected to attend all tutorials. Unsatisfactory attendance will be considered as unprofessional behaviour and may result in a student being unsatisfactory for this course.
Contact Hours Practical: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Problem Based Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment The enrolment is limited by the program enrolment in B Med.

Students must have successfully completed MEDI1011 and MEDI1012.
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for MEDI2014