Subject

Integrated Biomedicine I

  • code 13484
  • course 1
  • term Semester 2
  • type OB
  • credits 4

Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Teaching staff

Introduction

In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.

The subject Integrated Biomedicine is part of a block of subjects located in the second semester of the first three courses. These subjects intend, as the name suggests, to integrate the concepts that have been worked on in each course, to solve a basic, clinical or technical problem by sharing the concepts that have been received so far. Each of the Integrated Biomedicines of the curriculum has a specific practice and activities.

Pre-course requirements

Knowledge of biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, structure and function of the nervous and endocrine system, genetics, microbiology and bases of pathology

Objectives

The subject Integrated Biomedicine I has two main objectives:   1) Work autonomously, problems of the field of Biomedicine in small groups, integrating the concepts explained in the subjects of the first course. The resolution will be presented orally.   2) Work a research article throughout the course and finally present the results in poster format.

Competencies

  • Recognize the basic biological concepts and the appropriate language of the biomedical sciences in the state of health.
  • To have an integral vision of the structure and function of the cell, as well as the intra and extracellular communication and its regulation through the main cellular signaling routes, in the adult and in the developing individual.
  • Recognize the molecular foundations that explain transcriptional and post-transcriptional phenomena in eukaryotes in the adult phase and in their development, as well as the basic genetic principles that define the bases of genetic inheritance.
  • Apply the principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry in the study of the structure and function of biomolecules and their metabolism. Integrate the basic concepts related to the field of biomedicine, both theoretical and experimental.
  • Have a general view of the diversity of microorganisms and their impact on human life.
  • Develop the ability to solve problems.
  • Develop the capacity for organization and planning appropriate to the moment.
  • Know how to communicate, make presentations and write scientific papers.
  • Be able to work as a team
  • Be able to perform autonomous learning

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes that will be required of the students will be linked to the selected competences in each case. Among others, the student:
  • Integrates basic and clinical knowledge in the same context.
  • Develop the basic generic competences.
  • Use the concepts learned in the course to interpret an article and present it to a specialized audience, in poster format.
  • Integrates biomedical concepts to solve issues and theoretical and practical problems related to health sciences.
  • Understands and critically assesses original scientific articles and reviews in the field of biomedicine, and is able to defend the results in front of a specialized audience

Syllabus

Posters: the theme chosen this year are articles related to neurobiology.

 

Clinical case sessions: will cover knowledge of all subjects taught during the first and second semester.

Teaching and learning activities


In blended

Clinical cases or case methods (MC): Approach of a real or imaginary situation. Students work on questions formulated in small groups or in active interaction with the teacher and the answers are discussed. The teacher intervenes actively and if necessary brings new knowledge. 

Group academic tutoring: tutorial activity carried out in small groups to promote reflection and orientation towards the improvement and development of poster communication.

Evaluation systems and criteria


In blended

The grade will be calculated based on the following percentages:
 
Students in first call:
 
  • Attitude and participation in the proposed methodologies: 10%
  • Poster presentation: 50%. From this note: (a) 50% corresponds to the content of the explanation, (b) 20% to the ability to answer questions using the specific scientific language (c) ability to adjust to the stipulated time (d) 10% proper use of language nonverbal and (e) poster design.
  • Case methods: 20%
  • Final test: 20%
 
Students in second call: will make a written test on the article worked in which they must obtain a 5 to be able to pass and make media with the rest of the notes.
 
 
 
General points to keep in mind about the evaluation system:
 
1) Attendance to poster sessions is mandatory. Justified absences will be considered.
 
 
2) Attendance at MC is not mandatory, but to have the grade for this part of the subject it is necessary to attend a minimum of 9 sessions.
 
3) In order to pass the subject, it is mandatory to carry out each one of the evaluations.
 
4) To pass the course and make the average with the marks of all the evaluations, a minimum grade of 5 must be obtained in the presentation of the poster.
 
5) The improper use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets or laptops can lead to expulsion from class. Improper use means the recording and dissemination of both students and teachers during the different sessions.
 
6) Class participation is understood as the contribution of interesting ideas or the posing of pertinent questions that help to improve the quality of the session.
 
7) The exam will be a test type with 4 answer options, counting +1 correct answer and -0.2 error

Bibliography and resources

The bibliography will be specific for each case worked and will be indicated in each session.

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