Systems-based Approaches to Medical Research unit (CAM313)

Hobart, Launceston

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	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Professor Brad Sutherland
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Discuss contemporary systems-based approaches used to address issues related to health and disease
• Design and apply strategies to investigate disease mechanisms using systems-based approaches
• Plan and conduct experiments to 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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CBA265

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent Learning 3 hours weekly; practical 4 hours weekly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly
Assessment	Workshop Worksheet(s) (10%)|Midsemester Test (20%)|Laboratory Report (30%)|Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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