James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

MD1020 - Introduction to Integrated Medical Studies Part 2 of 2

Credit points: 12
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Subject chain: MD1010 MD1020
Administered by: College of Medicine & Dentistry

Available only to MBBS students

This subject continues the study of integrated medical and social sciences for the whole human body. Students will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the human body from a molecular, cellular, organ, and systems perspective and the impacts of societal influences on human health. The foundation science topics are integrated around the musculoskeletal and human reproductive systems and human genetics, and supported through continued clinical skills development.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:MD1010

Availabilities

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.

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Kate Domett
Lecturers: Assoc. Professor Sophie Couzos, Ms Simone Ross, Professor Tarun Sen Gupta, Assoc. Professor Kate Domett, Assoc. Professor Peter Johnson, Ms Darlene Wallace, Dr Damien Paris, Dr Fiona Baird, Dr Torres Woolley.
Contact hours:
  • 52 hours lectures - Introductory sessions for each subject each week
  • 156 hours practicals - Guided Learning Sessions use variable learning methods and formats: 4x 3 hours sessions each week
  • 52 hours workshops/Seminars - Synthesising Sessions integrate concepts and content
  • 12 hours - Integrating Sessions present more complex issues in interactive panel formats
  • 2 weeks fieldwork
  • 6 hours clinical placement
  • 3 hours professional experience
Assessment:end of semester exam (76%); other exams (8%); assignments (16%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory attendance at community and clinical placements is a pre-requisite. Must achieve a pass score in all assessments in order to progress

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.