Introduction to Biomedical Science

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject covers the principles of whole body structure and function, cellular structure and function, the importance of genes, proteins and biological membranes and the homeostatic mechanisms involved at the molecular, cellular and corporate level.

Cotran RS, Kumar V and Collins T 1999 Robbins' Pathologic Basis of Disease6 th ed, Saunders

Gelehrter TD, Collins FS and Ginsburg D 1998 Principles of Medical Genetics2 nd ed, Williams

and Wilkins

Mims CA et al.1998 Medical Microbiology 2 nd ed, Mosby

Rang HP, Dale MM and Ritter JM 1995 Pharmacology 3 rd ed, Churchill Livingstone

Sherwood L 2003Human Physiology, 5th ed, Thomson Learning

Stryer L 1995 Biochemistry 4 th ed, Freeman

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Problem solving and decision making skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in program design and implementation;
• Evaluation and advocacy;
• Planning and time management skills;
• Capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning;
• Appreciation of, and sensitivity to, cultural diversity;
• Leadership skills; and
• Respect for intellectual integrity and scientific truth