| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Medical Biophysics |
| Unit ID: | MONCI1001 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 019901 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This course introduces the student to the fundamental role of physics in how the body functions. Throughout the semester, students will learn key principles of physics, and apply this knowledge to physiological processes. The concepts will be explored through experimentation and creation of simple models. The concepts studied include the flow of fluids (such as blood and air) in the body, the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system, electrical signals within the brain and nervous system, and the optics involved in vision. These concepts will be explored through a range of scales - from atomic through to whole body systems. By understanding the key principles which govern how our bodies function, students will have gained a solid foundation for further study in the biomedical sciences. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
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| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain and apply relevant physics principles to human physiology and biomedical contexts |
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| K2. | Identify physical factors that should be considered when analysing physiological systems |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Perform basic experiments, conduct reliable measurements, analyse data and interpret results |
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| S2. | Accurately communicate scientific information in written and graphical forms |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Use critical thinking to apply physics principles and models to physiological problems. |
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| Unit Content: |
This course introduces the student to the fundamental role of physics in how the body functions. Throughout the semester, students will learn key principles of physics, and apply this knowledge to physiological processes. The concepts will be explored through experimentation and creation of simple models. The concepts studied include the flow of fluids (such as blood and air) in the body, the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system, electrical signals within the brain and nervous system, and the optics involved in vision. These concepts will be explored through a range of scales - from atomic through to whole body systems. By understanding the key principles which govern how our bodies function, students will have gained a solid foundation for further study in the biomedical sciences. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | | Hurdle task | Written Examination | 40 | | 2. | | Practical Work | Practical Work | 30 | | 3. | | In class activities and online tests | In class activities and online tests | 30 |
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