Mechanisms of Disease (11727.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Science | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Mechanisms that underlie disease are among the most important and interesting areas of scientific investigation, relevant for those pursuing fundamental research as well as to those wanting to pursue a career in medicine or biotechnology. This unit provides the foundation of the principles underlying the mechanisms of disease. Applying their previously obtained knowledge of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology, students will learn about the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie the clinical signs and symptoms of disease, including fundamentals of immunology and microbiology.
1. Integrate and apply biological and chemical principles to understand the aetiology, pathogenesis and risk factors of specific diseases;
2. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the systemic, molecular and cellular factors responsible for disease initiation, progression and resolution;
3. Evaluate the role of the immune system in specific diseases;
4. Interpret the consequences of specific changes in organs, tissues, and cells in different diseases; and
5. Integrate disease theory and laboratory practice for interpretation and validation of experimental data.
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Integrate and apply biological and chemical principles to understand the aetiology, pathogenesis and risk factors of specific diseases;
2. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the systemic, molecular and cellular factors responsible for disease initiation, progression and resolution;
3. Evaluate the role of the immune system in specific diseases;
4. Interpret the consequences of specific changes in organs, tissues, and cells in different diseases; and
5. Integrate disease theory and laboratory practice for interpretation and validation of experimental data.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11722 Biological Concepts OR 483 Concepts in BiologyCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
6510 Introduction to MicrobiologyAssumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Michael Frese |
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