Courses & Units
Systems-based Approaches to Medical Research CAM313
Introduction
This unit provides students with an understanding of how systems-based approaches are being used to address problems in human health and wellbeing. Students will plan and undertake experiments investigating disease mechanism using systems-based tools and approaches to data collection and analysis.
Summary
| Unit name | Systems-based Approaches to Medical Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM313 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Brad Sutherland |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Discuss and apply contemporary systems-based approaches used to address issues related to health and disease
- Design strategies to investigate disease mechanisms using systems-based approaches
- Plan and conduct experiments using contemporary systems-based approaches to data collection and analysis
- Solve research problems using contemporary systems-based approaches to data collection and analysis
- Critically evaluate, interpret and communicate experimental data and medical research literature
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CBA265Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Independent Learning 3 hours weekly; practical 4 hours weekly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly |
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| Assessment | Laboratory Worksheet (10%)|Test (x4) (20%)|Laboratory Report (30%)|Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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