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FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITI MALAYA

http://medicine.um.edu.my

COURSE SUMMARY

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

MID 1001: Basics Medical Science I

3 credits

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, students are able to:

1. Describe the terminologies used in the science of anatomyphysiology, the
basic principles in human biochemistry, the celltissue including cell composition
and transport mechanism across plasma membrane, the enzymes and metabolicreactio
ns of the carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleic acids. (C2)
2. Determine functions and physiology to the anatomical structures of organs in the
musculoskeletal,respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and digestive systems including the
developmentachanges across life span. (C3)

Course Synopsis

The course introduces the terminologies in the science of anatomy-physiology; the human
biochemistry; composition and physiology of human cells; the types of tissues, membrane and
glands. Major body systems learned in this module are the musculoskeletal, respiratory,
cardiovascular, renal and digestive system.

Reference Texts

Marieb, E.M. & Keller S.M. (2018). Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (Global
Edition) (12 ed.). England: Pearson Education, Ltd.
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Tortora, G.J. (2016). Principles of Anatomy & Physiology (1 Asia-Pacific ed.). Queensland: John
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Wiley.
Waugh, A. & Grant, A. (2014). Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and
Illness (12 ed.) Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
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Course Assessment:
Course will be assessed by:

Continuous assessment - 40%
• Test 1 (20%)
• Test 2 (20%)

Final Examination: 60%

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