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MEDI7007 – Unlocking the Mechanisms of Human Disease
2024 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jennifer Rowland
Helen Rizos
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BPhil/MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit you will explore the aetiology, pathogenesis and risk factors involved in common human diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative conditions. Disease processes will be studied with a focus on cell biology, genetics, and immunology. You will gain an in depth understanding of fundamental biological mechanisms governing human disease pathogenesis. Current treatments and clinical trials will be reviewed and the impact of disease on the individual and on society will be discussed. The latest research into treatment response and resistance, liquid biopsies, and biomarker discovery will be incorporated throughout the unit, and the reality and promise of personalised therapy will be considered. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify the mechanisms and risk factors that contribute to disease.
- ULO2: Critically review contemporary research in human disease processes.
- ULO3: Evaluate current treatment strategies and the role of personalised therapy.
- ULO4: Interpret and communicate research concepts and results.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final exam | 45% | No | 4-22 November 2024 |
| Oral Presentation | 30% | No | 26 August 2024 |
| Written Assessment | 25% | No | 11 October 2024 |
Final exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 22 hours
Due: 4-22 November 2024
Weighting: 45%
Assessment of unit knowledge.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the mechanisms and risk factors that contribute to disease.
- Critically review contemporary research in human disease processes.
- Evaluate current treatment strategies and the role of personalised therapy.
Oral Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Debate
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: 26 August 2024
Weighting: 30%
Face to face debate on a current research topic
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the mechanisms and risk factors that contribute to disease.
- Critically review contemporary research in human disease processes.
- Evaluate current treatment strategies and the role of personalised therapy.
- Interpret and communicate research concepts and results.
Written Assessment
Assessment Type 1: Summary
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: 11 October 2024
Weighting: 25%
Prepare a structured research abstract
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify the mechanisms and risk factors that contribute to disease.
- Critically review contemporary research in human disease processes.
- Evaluate current treatment strategies and the role of personalised therapy.
- Interpret and communicate research concepts and results.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
GraphPad Prism - access provided during unit
Recommended reading material in iLearn
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Results
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Unit information based on version 2024.01R of the Handbook