Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introduction to Biomedical Science

Credit Points: 12.00

Important Information:

 

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL2320

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

BIOL2320

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022

Course Coordinator: Juliana Antonipillai

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7339

Course Coordinator Email: juliana.antonipillai@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.02.34A-2


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course introduces you to scientific methods and practices, ethics, communication and presentation skills, information retrieval and application, and applies them through enquiry-based learning of topics and issues within the area of Biomedical Science.

The course will support you in developing core skills for your future university studies as well as facilitate the transition from previous study to the RMIT learning environment.

You will work on independent and group assignments throughout the semester. This course includes a Work Integrated Learning experience. This experience is provided through a project which will take you through the stages of research design, data collection, data analysis and project conclusions. You will be required to communicate the findings of your project in both written and verbal formats.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the development of the following Program Learning Outcomes for Biomedical Science (BP231)

  • Demonstrate a coherent understanding of biomedical science (PLO 1)
  • Critically analyse and solve scientific problems (PLO 3)
  • Demonstrate effective communication of biomedical science (PLO 4)
  • Demonstrate accountability for your own learning and scientific work (PLO 5)


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Identify the skills and opportunities available through the study of biomedical science
  2. Locate, retrieve, review and cite academic resources relevant in the field of biomedical sciences
  3. Plan, conduct and present a group research project based on the principles of scientific inquiry
  4. Demonstrate skills in Information literacy and numeracy including statistics
  5. Communicate professionally in both written and verbal formats
  6. Work effectively in teams


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Written Assignments
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 2: Workshop Reports
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

Assessment Task 3: Oral Presentation
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 5

Assessment Task 4: Scientific Research Poster (team work)
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.