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The primary goal of this course is to assist student development as scholars and advance their knowledge and literature research skills in the field of Medical Biochemistry. This course will exam broad topics of medical interest where biochemical techniques have been used to examine the basis of human pathological process. The course will examine topic areas of medical research using recent peer reviewed publications. The course focuses on the critical evaluation of the research literature and evulation of competing theories on the mechanism of selected disease pathologies.
This course will examine broad topics of medical interest where biochemical techniques have been used to examine the basis of human pathological process. The topics may include free radical stress, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, Alzheimer's disease and cancer biochemistry. The course will examine and critically evaluate the research literature and evaluation of competing theories on the mechanism of selected disease pathologies. Participants will critically assess selected research publications and present the work in a series of seminars on each topic for discussion.Recommended preparatory course(s): BCHM306 or BIOL351 or BIOL463.
Learning out comesAs a student in this course, I will develop the ability to:Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding and evaluation of experimental design, methodology and data in the field of medical biochemistry. (assessment tasks: internal assessment) A sense of how researchers use biochemical techniques to contribute to advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. (assessment tasks: internal assessment)A sense of the importance and limitations of scientific and technical questions in addressing the broader issues of social concern. (assessment task: test)The ability to access and critically assess the scientific literature based on biochemical techniques. (assessment task: internal assessment & test)Developing and trialling your own “teaching to learn” techniques. (task: seminar)Transferable SkillsAs a student in this course, I will develop the following skills:Ability to find relevant literature using online databases and develop visual display presentations of the publication.Ability to summarise complex ideas and description of research into key ideas and concepts. Ability to critically assess competing hypothesis and publication. Ability to manage team work. Most jobs require interactions with others to accomplish a task to a particular standard and on time.Greater competence in evaluation and design of techniques relevant to medical biochemistry.Engage in science and technology issues with a broader understanding of their social context.
Subject to approval of the Head of School.
BIOL436/BCHM401
For further information see School of Biological Sciences Head of Department
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Domestic fee $1,054.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Biological Sciences .