Society and Health - MFAC1527
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
School: Faculty of Medicine
Course Outline: http://www.med.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 12
EFTSL: 0.25000 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 24
CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
Infectious diseases affecting the respiratory system will be used as an example of how the environment influences the health of individuals and populations. Areas to be explored will include relevant aspects of microbiology, cell biology, immunology and inflammation. The course will also consider the health status of populations, as well as aspects of normal human behaviour.
A series of learning activities focusing on communication skills and clinical communication operates throughout phase 1 of the Medicine program. It involves learning within clinical environments and will be integrated with content topics specific to individual courses.
Assessment will involve performance in two projects/assignments and an end of course written examination.