LQB184 Introduction to Biomedical Science

Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

This introductory unit will provide the foundational knowledge and skills required to equip students for further studies in biomedical sciences. The unit aims to develop an understanding of the importance of biomedical science and an appreciation of career opportunities for biomedical scientists. You will also obtain insight into the importance of academic integrity and ethics (as these relate to biomedical science) and commence your development of key academic competencies such as learning skills, scientitific literacy and scientific communication. This unit will also provide you with an overview of cultural diversity as well as an introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, experiences and perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Describe theoretical, practical and professional aspects of studying and learning in biomedical science and understand the importance of academic integrity, cultural awareness, Indigenous perspectives and ethical scientific practices.
2. Demonstrate introductory level skills in information literacy and communication through the location and interpretation of information and communication of your learning in oral, written and online/digital contexts appropriate for a biomedical science audience.
3. Develop the skills required for working collaboratively to explore the practical and professional aspects of biomedical science in the workforce and modern-day society.

Content

Learning Approaches

Blended learning approaches will be employed to integrate teaching and learning through lectures, workshops, peer-group activities and online resources. The teaching team will consist of biomedical scientists with experience in a range of fields.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

You will receive group and/or individual feedback on your assessments either through Canvas, via criteria sheets or during formal tutorials/lectures and workshops.

Assessment

Overview

There will be a range of assessment items in this unit, which are designed to develop your understanding of the content, scientific skills and practical skills.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Biomedical Skills Portfolio

A collection of evidence and reflective analysis that demonstrates your understanding of Biomedical sciences as a profession and the academic, scientific and practical skills required for success.

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Assessment: Problem Solving Task

Problem solving tasks that will assess your understanding of the scientific literature, biomedical ethics, Indigenous perspectives, cultural awareness as they apply to usage in the biomedical science.

Assessment: Communication

Presentation delivered in spoken, written and on-line contexts on health bioinnovation. Additionally, you will be assessed on your contribution to learning through peer- and self-assessment of teamwork.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Risk Assessment Statement

There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Course Learning Outcomes

LS40 Bachelor of Biomedical Science

1. Critically review, analyse and synthesise foundational knowledge in a broad range of biomedical discipline areas and in depth theoretical, technical and practical knowledge in specialised discipline areas.
   Relates to: Biomedical Skills Portfolio, Problem Solving Task
2. Demonstrate the technical skills required to solve multi-disciplinary problems in biomedical research, industry and clinical settings and do so in an ethical, safe and responsible manner.
   Relates to: Biomedical Skills Portfolio
3. Demonstrate the cognitive skills required to find solutions to scientific problems.
   Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Communication
4. Contribute effectively to biomedical projects, either as an individual or as a member of a team, by demonstrating professional behaviour and participating in continuous learning.
   Relates to: Biomedical Skills Portfolio, Communication
5. Apply knowledge and skills to rapidly source, critically analyse and communicate biomedical science information using appropriate technologies.
   Relates to: Problem Solving Task, Communication