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MEDSCI 306
: Principles of Toxicology2020 Semester Two (1205)
Considers the principles and concepts that result in detrimental effects in animals and humans. It addresses: biochemical pathways and targets in the toxicity of chemicals, the effects at cellular, organ and whole body level, e.g., cell death, cancer and hypersensitivity, as well as the basis for cell and organ-selective toxicity. Drugs, occupational and environmental toxicants are discussed.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 204 and 30 points from BIOSCI 203, MEDSCI 203, 205
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MEDSCI 307
: Neuropharmacology2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to the principles and concepts involved in neuropharmacology. The course covers: the anatomy, neurochemistry and pharmacology of the normal and diseased human brain; the biochemical causes of psychiatric and neurological diseases; and the types and mechanisms of action of drugs used to treat brain disorders.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 204, 206
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MEDSCI 309
: Biophysics of Nerve and Muscle2024 Semester Two (1245)
An advanced treatment of the physiology of excitable cells. Topics include: the biophysical basis of membrane potential, the spread of electrical activation and synaptic transmission, structure, excitation, mechanics and energetics of muscle and functional differences among muscle types. The approach is quantitative with particular emphasis on current advances in the field.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205, 206, or for BE(Hons) students, 15 points from MEDSCI 205 and 15 points from courses at Stage II listed in Part II of the Biomedical Engineering specialisation in the BE(Hons) Schedule
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MEDSCI 309
: Biophysics of Nerve and Muscle2023 Semester Two (1235)
An advanced treatment of the physiology of excitable cells. Topics include: the biophysical basis of membrane potential, the spread of electrical activation and synaptic transmission, structure, excitation, mechanics and energetics of muscle and functional differences among muscle types. The approach is quantitative with particular emphasis on current advances in the field.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205, 206, or for BE(Hons) students, 15 points from MEDSCI 205 and 15 points from courses at Stage II listed in Part II of the Biomedical Engineering specialisation in the BE(Hons) Schedule
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MEDSCI 309
: Biophysics of Nerve and Muscle2022 Semester Two (1225)
An advanced treatment of the physiology of excitable cells. Topics include: the biophysical basis of membrane potential, the spread of electrical activation and synaptic transmission, structure, excitation, mechanics and energetics of muscle and functional differences among muscle types. The approach is quantitative with particular emphasis on current advances in the field.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205, 206, or for BE(Hons) students, 15 points from MEDSCI 205 and 15 points from courses at Stage II listed in Part II of the Biomedical Engineering specialisation in the BE(Hons) Schedule
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MEDSCI 309
: Biophysics of Nerve and Muscle2020 Semester Two (1205)
An advanced treatment of the physiology of excitable cells. Topics include: the biophysical basis of membrane potential, the spread of electrical activation and synaptic transmission, structure, excitation, mechanics and energetics of muscle and functional differences among muscle types. The approach is quantitative with particular emphasis on current advances in the field.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205, 206, or for BE(Hons) students, 15 points from MEDSCI 205 and 15 points from courses at Stage II listed in Part II of the Biomedical Engineering specialisation in the BE(Hons) Schedule
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MEDSCI 311
: Cardiovascular Biology2024 Semester One (1243)
An advanced treatment of the human cardiovascular system that provides an integrated framework for understanding the structure, function and regulation of the heart and circulation, and their modification by drugs. Topics include: the energetics and mechanics of the heart, the regulation of heart rhythm and the control of blood pressure and the regulation of flow through the microcirculation. The course is illustrated using examples drawn from current research in the field and from representative disease states.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205
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MEDSCI 311
: Cardiovascular Biology2023 Semester One (1233)
An advanced treatment of the human cardiovascular system that provides an integrated framework for understanding the structure, function and regulation of the heart and circulation, and their modification by drugs. Topics include: the energetics and mechanics of the heart, the regulation of heart rhythm and the control of blood pressure and the regulation of flow through the microcirculation. The course is illustrated using examples drawn from current research in the field and from representative disease states.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205
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MEDSCI 311
: Cardiovascular Biology2022 Semester One (1223)
An advanced treatment of the human cardiovascular system that provides an integrated framework for understanding the structure, function and regulation of the heart and circulation, and their modification by drugs. Topics include: the energetics and mechanics of the heart, the regulation of heart rhythm and the control of blood pressure and the regulation of flow through the microcirculation. The course is illustrated using examples drawn from current research in the field and from representative disease states.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205
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MEDSCI 311
: Cardiovascular Biology2021 Semester One (1213)
An advanced treatment of the human cardiovascular system that provides an integrated framework for understanding the structure, function and regulation of the heart and circulation, and their modification by drugs. Topics include: the energetics and mechanics of the heart, the regulation of heart rhythm and the control of blood pressure and the regulation of flow through the microcirculation. The course is illustrated using examples drawn from current research in the field and from representative disease states.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205
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MEDSCI 311
: Cardiovascular Biology2020 Semester One (1203)
An advanced treatment of the human cardiovascular system that provides an integrated framework for understanding the structure, function and regulation of the heart and circulation, and their modification by drugs. Topics include: the energetics and mechanics of the heart, the regulation of heart rhythm and the control of blood pressure and the regulation of flow through the microcirculation. The course is illustrated using examples drawn from current research in the field and from representative disease states.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205
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MEDSCI 312
: Neuroendocrinology of Growth and Metabolism2024 Semester Two (1245)
An introduction to the mechanism controlling the production of hormones and how these achieve their effects in regulating body function. The course focuses in particular on the hormone systems controlling growth and metabolism and contrasts the differences between fetal and adult life. It also highlights how defects in endocrine systems are associated with conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205
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MEDSCI 312
: Neuroendocrinology of Growth and Metabolism2023 Semester Two (1235)
An introduction to the mechanism controlling the production of hormones and how these achieve their effects in regulating body function. The course focuses in particular on the hormone systems controlling growth and metabolism and contrasts the differences between fetal and adult life. It also highlights how defects in endocrine systems are associated with conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 205 and 15 points from BIOSCI 203, MEDSCI 201
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MEDSCI 312
: Neuroendocrinology of Growth and Metabolism2022 Semester Two (1225)
An introduction to the mechanism controlling the production of hormones and how these achieve their effects in regulating body function. The course focuses in particular on the hormone systems controlling growth and metabolism and contrasts the differences between fetal and adult life. It also highlights how defects in endocrine systems are associated with conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
Prerequisite: 30 points from BIOSCI 203, MEDSCI 201, 205
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MEDSCI 312
: Neuroendocrinology of Growth and Metabolism2021 Semester Two (1215)
An introduction to the mechanism controlling the production of hormones and how these achieve their effects in regulating body function. The course focuses in particular on the hormone systems controlling growth and metabolism and contrasts the differences between fetal and adult life. It also highlights how defects in endocrine systems are associated with conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
Prerequisite: 30 points from BIOSCI 203, MEDSCI 201, 205
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MEDSCI 312
: Neuroendocrinology of Growth and Metabolism2020 Semester Two (1205)
An introduction to the mechanism controlling the production of hormones and how these achieve their effects in regulating body function. The course focuses in particular on the hormone systems controlling growth and metabolism and contrasts the differences between fetal and adult life. It also highlights how defects in endocrine systems are associated with conditions such as obesity and diabetes.
Prerequisite: 30 points from BIOSCI 203, MEDSCI 201, 205
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MEDSCI 313
: Reproductive Biology2024 Semester One (1243)
Aspects of reproductive biology including: regulation of gonadal function, the menstrual and oestrus cycles, ovulation, spermatogenesis, feto-maternal physiology including placental function, animal reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 107, 203, MEDSCI 142
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MEDSCI 313
: Reproductive Biology2023 Semester One (1233)
Aspects of reproductive biology including: regulation of gonadal function, the menstrual and oestrus cycles, ovulation, spermatogenesis, feto-maternal physiology including placental function, animal reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 107, 203, MEDSCI 142
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MEDSCI 313
: Reproductive Biology2022 Semester One (1223)
Aspects of reproductive biology including: regulation of gonadal function, the menstrual and oestrus cycles, ovulation, spermatogenesis, feto-maternal physiology including placental function, animal reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 107, 203, MEDSCI 142
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MEDSCI 313
: Reproductive Biology2021 Semester One (1213)
Aspects of reproductive biology including: regulation of gonadal function, the menstrual and oestrus cycles, ovulation, spermatogenesis, feto-maternal physiology including placental function, animal reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 107, 203, MEDSCI 142
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MEDSCI 313
: Reproductive Biology2020 Semester One (1203)
Aspects of reproductive biology including: regulation of gonadal function, the menstrual and oestrus cycles, ovulation, spermatogenesis, feto-maternal physiology including placental function, animal reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 107, 203, MEDSCI 142
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MEDSCI 314
: Immunology2024 Semester Two (1245)
The biology, cellular and molecular events underlying the immune response. The nature and characteristics of antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity including antigen recognition and presentation, antibody and T cell receptor structure, immune regulation and cytokines, immunogenetics and histocompatibility. The relationships of the immune system to the activities of pathogenic organisms. Applied immunology including biotechnology, infection, autoimmunity, tumour immunology, transplantation and immunodeficiency.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 202 or BIOSCI 201
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MEDSCI 314
: Immunology2023 Semester Two (1235)
The biology, cellular and molecular events underlying the immune response. The nature and characteristics of antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity including antigen recognition and presentation, antibody and T cell receptor structure, immune regulation and cytokines, immunogenetics and histocompatibility. The relationships of the immune system to the activities of pathogenic organisms. Applied immunology including biotechnology, infection, autoimmunity, tumour immunology, transplantation and immunodeficiency.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 202 or BIOSCI 201
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MEDSCI 314
: Immunology2022 Semester Two (1225)
The biology, cellular and molecular events underlying the immune response. The nature and characteristics of antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity including antigen recognition and presentation, antibody and T cell receptor structure, immune regulation and cytokines, immunogenetics and histocompatibility. The relationships of the immune system to the activities of pathogenic organisms. Applied immunology including biotechnology, infection, autoimmunity, tumour immunology, transplantation and immunodeficiency.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 202 or BIOSCI 201
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MEDSCI 314
: Immunology2021 Semester Two (1215)
The biology, cellular and molecular events underlying the immune response. The nature and characteristics of antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immunity including antigen recognition and presentation, antibody and T cell receptor structure, immune regulation and cytokines, immunogenetics and histocompatibility. The relationships of the immune system to the activities of pathogenic organisms. Applied immunology including biotechnology, infection, autoimmunity, tumour immunology, transplantation and immunodeficiency.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 202 or BIOSCI 201