510-304 Advanced Study Units

Subject Description

Objectives are to develop the capacity for independent learning and in depth study in small groups, and to apply scientific knowledge and skills in critical thinking and interpretation in the analysis of a biomedical problem. Students come into close contact with research and professional staff. ASUs may be undertaken in: cell biology, developmental biology, applied anatomy, functional histology, introduction to ultra-structure, the physiology of particular organs or functional systems, hormonal and other physiological control mechanisms, advanced neuroscience, biomedical applications of biochemistry and molecular biology, normal or abnormal psychology and medical sociology, aspects of general pathology or the pathology of particular organs or body systems, the study of bacteria, viruses, immunology, epidemiology or chemotherapy, pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of drug action, in the study of a drug or class of drugs or on topics related to drug usage, and topics relevant to social and preventive medicine involving observation and assessment of the work of agencies concerned with the health, social or psychological problems of the community. A list of units is available from the Faculty Office. Faculty will match student preferences with the resources available. ASU placements will be posted on notice-boards at the end of Second Year.

Assessment

Assessment on a pass/fail basis will be by written assignments and/or verbal presentations and participation in seminars on the analysis of information collected from scientific literature, laboratory or community situations. Written work will be 1000 to 3000 words for literature review or other assignments. Students are required to pass two 6-week or one 12-week unit(s).