Foundations of Biomedical Science (FBS1000S/MEDI1000)

Unit NOT AVAILABLE for online delivery.

Service Taught Unit

Service Taught Units are units where Curtin College students join Curtin University students in the same classroom. Such units are taught by university staff and Curtin College students will be enrolled as Curtin University students. Curtin University Policies and Processes will apply to these units.

Syllabus

Credit: 25

This unit is an introduction to the theory and application of disciplines in the biomedical sciences: microbiology, immunology, histopathology, haematology, biochemistry and molecular genetics. Themes include the basic theory of the cellular and molecular components that form the foundations of biomedical science, the investigation of disease and infectious agents, occupational health considerations, the use of specialized equipment and testing of biological samples in a professional manner. The role and function of medical and research laboratories will also be explored.

Delivery Mode

Semester 1Semester 2
Face-to-face (on campus) onlyUnit NOT available

Tuition Patterns

The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.

TypeDuration
Lecture2 hours weekly
Science Laboratory2 hours weekly

Pre-Requisites

What are prerequisites?

Prerequisites are courses or units that must be completed or admitted into before enrolling in this unit.

CodeTitle
Nil