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553-497 Medicine (Rmh &Amp; Wh) Coursework (20 Points)

Note: Must be taken concurrently with 553-496 Medicine (RMH & WH) Research project (80 points).

Credit points: 100 in total

Coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Gibson

Prerequisite: Completion of third course in Science subjects relevant to medical research (eg: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology and Zoology).

Objectives:

• to give a broad exposure to approaches taken and methods used in biomedical research;
• to understand how basic science subdivisions (such as physiology, anatomy, genetics, epidemiology, biochemistry) merge in medical research;
• to acquire skills in a specific area of biomedical research;
• to develop skills in critical analysis of experimental data, published works and oral presentations;
• to develop skills in the communication of scientific ideas and results by the written word and by oral presentation.

Content:

• Lecture/Seminar series on a broad range of topics relevant to biomedical research during March, April and May.
• Attendance at Weekly Department Research Seminars.
• Active participation in Research Group meetings.

Assessment:

Hurdle requirements

• Oral presentation of critiques of two journal articles and two presentations on the research project at Research Group meetings.

Assessed items

• 3 hour short answer examination based upon the Lecture Series in June (20% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 242)

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