513-111 Principles of Biomedical Science

The major objectives are to gain an understanding of the principles of whole body structure and function of the human body. This will be addressed at the levels of organ systems, tissues, cells and molecules. The scientific basis of the following topics will be discussed: whole body organisation including basic anatomy, roles of the major organ systems, functional organisation of cells and their specific organelles, characteristics of specialised cells, structure-function characteristics of major biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and DNA, the biochemical basis of complex processes such as homeostasis, reproduction and inheritance, growth and development, defence against infectious agents, pathological changes, ageing and death.

Mid-semester test(s) (30%), problem-based learning tutor assessment (10%), practical class examination (15%), two end-of-semester examinations up to 6 hours (45%).