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MD1002:06

Molecules, Cells and Life

Townsville

HECS Band 3

26 hours lectures, 112 hours other. Full year.

Available to level 1 students enrolled in the MBBS program.

Staff:

Dr G Hamlin,

Assoc. Professor D Yellowlees.

This subject will provide the foundation for the development of an understanding of the biochemical and cellular processes in the normal human body. This knowledge will form the basis for the understanding of the biochemical, molecular and cellular basis of disease to be developed in future years of the medical program.

Learning Objectives:

to know and understand the basic structure and function of cells at a biochemical and molecular level;

to recognise the importance of the relationship between structure and function in biochemical processes;

to be able to express basic biochemical and cellular concepts in oral, written and poster presentations and to appreciate the importance of effective public speaking and group skills;

to understand the process of cell metabolism including energy metabolism and the role of enzymes and its implications at the whole body level;

to know and understand the concept and process of homeostasis;

to understand the flow of genetic information;

to understand biochemistry and its implications at the whole body level.

This subject is assessed within an integrated assessment program for all subjects during the academic year. Students must participate in all formative assessment tasks to achieve eligibility to sit summative assessment tasks that include in Semester 1 an integrated written assignment (10% of the year's marks) and in Semester 2 an integrated examination consisting of a written component (60%) and practical component (30%). Attendance at clinical skills sessions is mandatory and completion to a satisfactory level is required.