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MEDSCI 300
: Analytical Anatomy and Visualisation2022 Semester Two (1225)
Examines the analysis, description and quantification of anatomical structures, including visualisation methodologies and the challenges of imaging subcellular to whole organ anatomy. Emphasis is placed on emerging applications and technology, including computational anatomy, surgical planning and research applications. Appropriate uses of human tissue, modern imaging technologies, tissue preparation, imaging artefacts, and novel visualisation techniques will be explored.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 201
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MEDSCI 300
: Analytical Anatomy and Visualisation2021 Semester Two (1215)
Examines the analysis, description and quantification of anatomical structures, including visualisation methodologies and the challenges of imaging subcellular to whole organ anatomy. Emphasis is placed on emerging applications and technology, including computational anatomy, surgical planning and research applications. Appropriate uses of human tissue, modern imaging technologies, tissue preparation, imaging artefacts, and novel visualisation techniques will be explored.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 201
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MEDSCI 301
: Molecular Basis of Disease2025 Semester Two (1255)
An in-depth analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of disease, including the role of environmental and inherited risk factors, as well as mechanisms of response to cell injury and inflammation in the disease process. A number of examples will be studied including cancer and infectious disease.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 301
: Molecular Basis of Disease2024 Semester Two (1245)
An in-depth analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of disease, including the role of environmental and inherited risk factors, as well as mechanisms of response to cell injury and inflammation in the disease process. A number of examples will be studied including cancer and infectious disease.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 301
: Molecular Basis of Disease2023 Semester Two (1235)
An in-depth analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of disease, including the role of environmental and inherited risk factors, as well as mechanisms of response to cell injury and inflammation in the disease process. A number of examples will be studied including cancer and infectious disease.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 301
: Molecular Basis of Disease2022 Semester Two (1225)
An in-depth analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of disease, including the role of environmental and inherited risk factors, as well as mechanisms of response to cell injury and inflammation in the disease process. A number of examples will be studied including cancer and infectious disease.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 301
: Molecular Basis of Disease2021 Semester Two (1215)
An in-depth analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of disease, including the role of environmental and inherited risk factors, as well as mechanisms of response to cell injury and inflammation in the disease process. A number of examples will be studied including cancer and infectious disease.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 203
708
MEDSCI 301
: Molecular Basis of Disease2020 Semester Two (1205)
An in-depth analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of disease, including the role of environmental and inherited risk factors, as well as mechanisms of response to cell injury and inflammation in the disease process. A number of examples will be studied including cancer and infectious disease.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 302
: Cancer Biology2025 Semester Two (1255)
A study of the scientific basis of cancer including: mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of cancer, carcinogenesis, DNA damage and repair, properties of cancer cells (including abnormalities of growth and cell cycle control), the growth of tumours, the classification and histopathology of cancers, and an introduction to therapeutic strategies.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 356 or MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 302
: Cancer Biology2024 Semester Two (1245)
A study of the scientific basis of cancer including: mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of cancer, carcinogenesis, DNA damage and repair, properties of cancer cells (including abnormalities of growth and cell cycle control), the growth of tumours, the classification and histopathology of cancers, and an introduction to therapeutic strategies.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 356 or MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 302
: Cancer Biology2023 Semester Two (1235)
A study of the scientific basis of cancer including: mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of cancer, carcinogenesis, DNA damage and repair, properties of cancer cells (including abnormalities of growth and cell cycle control), the growth of tumours, the classification and histopathology of cancers, and an introduction to therapeutic strategies.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 356 or MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 302
: Cancer Biology2022 Semester Two (1225)
A study of the scientific basis of cancer including: mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of cancer, carcinogenesis, DNA damage and repair, properties of cancer cells (including abnormalities of growth and cell cycle control), the growth of tumours, the classification and histopathology of cancers, and an introduction to therapeutic strategies.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 356 or MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 302
: Cancer Biology2021 Semester Two (1215)
A study of the scientific basis of cancer including: mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of cancer, carcinogenesis, DNA damage and repair, properties of cancer cells (including abnormalities of growth and cell cycle control), the growth of tumours, the classification and histopathology of cancers, and an introduction to therapeutic strategies.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 356 or MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 302
: Cancer Biology2020 Semester Two (1205)
A study of the scientific basis of cancer including: mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of cancer, carcinogenesis, DNA damage and repair, properties of cancer cells (including abnormalities of growth and cell cycle control), the growth of tumours, the classification and histopathology of cancers, and an introduction to therapeutic strategies.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 356 or MEDSCI 203
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MEDSCI 303
: Drug Disposition and Kinetics2020 Semester One (1203)
Topics include: passage of drugs across membranes, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, novel drug delivery systems, pharmacogenetics, drug analysis, drugs in selected populations, including the elderly, children and neonates, in pregnancy and in various pathological conditions.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 204
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MEDSCI 304
: Molecular Pharmacology2020 Semester One (1203)
Considers the cellular and molecular mechanisms of drug action on receptors with a particular focus on G-protein coupled receptors. Explores how receptors signal and traffic through cells and the implications of these processes on drug development and design. Also includes in silico drug design. Develops skills in experimental design and critical appraisal of data.
Prerequisite: BIOSCI 203, MEDSCI 204
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MEDSCI 305
: Systems Pharmacology2020 Semester Two (1205)
Considers the modification by drugs of human systems under physiological and pathological conditions. The cellular and molecular mechanisms of drugs as receptors, ion channels, enzymes and intermediate messengers are considered. The modification of drugs on the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, reproductive, respiratory and central nervous systems will be covered.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 204 and 30 points from BIOSCI 203, MEDSCI 203, 205
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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
720
MEDSCI 309
: Biophysics of Nerve and Muscle2025 Semester Two (1255)
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 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
724
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
725
MEDSCI 311
: Cardiovascular Biology2025 Semester One (1253)
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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