Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Integrated Biomedicine I

Integrated Biomedicine I
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13484
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Second semester
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INTEGRATED BIOMEDICINE
Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Teaching staff


Dra. HERNÁNDEZ ORTEGA, Sara - shernandez@uic.es

Introduction

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. Moreover, students from each course interact between each other in scientific communications in which ones are evaluators and the others are evaluated. 

 

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.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 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 of the subject

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 person



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 person



The grade will be calculated based on the following percentages:   Students in first call:
  • 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) 10% to the ability to adjust to the stipulated time (d) 10% to the proper use of language nonverbal and (e) 10% to the poster design.
  • Case methods: 50%
Participation in ES-Day: students who participate in all sessions of Entrepreneurship & Social Day (E&S-Day) will receive 0.5 extra points on the final grade.   Students in second or posterior call: will make an equivalent evaluation to the failed part in which they must obtain a 5 in order to pass and make an average with the rest of the notes. The passed marks will be saved unless the student wants to assist and repeat them.   General points to keep in mind about the evaluation system:   1) Attendance to the tutorships of the posters is mandatory. To have the grade of this part of the subject it is necessary to attend a minimum of 4 among 5 groupal sessions. 2) Attendance at CM is mandatory. To have the grade of this part of the subject it is necessary to attend a minimum of 8 among 11 sessions. 3) In order to pass the subject, it is mandatory to get a minimum mark of 5 in each part and in the total average. 4) 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. 5) Excellence in class will be positively considered and may lead to an increase of 10% of the grade. 6) Regarding Honors, special consideration will be given to the candidates for their participation and involvement in the different methodologies of the subject, as well as respect for the basic rules.

Bibliography and resources

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

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:
  • E2 29/06/2023 A12 09:00h
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