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FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITI MALAYA

http://medicine.um.edu.my

COURSE SUMMARY

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 (2022/2023)

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 anatomy
physiology, the basic principles in human biochemistry, the cell-
tissue including cell composition and transport mechanism across plasma membrane, the en
zymes and metabolic reactions of the carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleic acids.
(C2)
2. Determine functions and physiology to the anatomical structures of organs in the musculosk
eletal,
respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and digestive systems including the developmental changes acro
ss
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
th
Edition) (12 ed.). England: Pearson Education, Ltd.
st
Tortora, G.J. (2016). Principles of Anatomy & Physiology (1 Asia-Pacific ed.). Queensland: John
Wiley.
th
Waugh, A. & Grant, A. (2014). Ross and Wilson Anatomy & Physiology in Health and Illness (12 ed.)
Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.
Course Assessment:
Course will be assessed by:

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

Final Examination: 60%

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