The human body can be studied through its levels of organization, with each level representing different features of life. In particular, the cellular and molecular levels enable us to appreciate how excitable cells such as neurons communicate within the human body by utilizing electrical voltages created by the movement of electrolytes across cell membranes. The generation of these micro- voltages is an important functional basis of various organ systems, such as the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. In physiology, one of the primary ions of electrolytes is the sodium ion, which plays essential roles in determining plasma osmolarity, water balance and even blood pressure. The human body also has an amazing ability to interpret and process both light and sound waves so we can see and hear. In this foundation course, medical students are introduced to various aspects of basic science and organ-specific human physiology essential for an understanding of how the human body functions. They are exposed to important concepts from both the chemical and physical sciences, which they then relate to human cell and organ functions. Selected case studies are also used to aid students in understanding the medical relevance of these concepts.
MEDF1021
Public Health and Healthcare Ethics
3 学分
This course serves as an introduction to public health, medical ethics, medicine and law and some aspects of Chinese medicine. It enables students to (1) understand some of the wider concepts of health, disease and disease prevention; (2) have some preliminary appreciation of essential public health principles and practice; (3) appreciate some aspects of various modes of health care delivery; (4) gain insight into patients as complete persons, members of a family and a community and to establish caring attitudes; (5) appreciate medical ethics and to practise with a high ethical standard.
MEDF1031
Communication Skills
2 学分
This course trains students to be good listeners and able to communicate with accuracy, efficiency and empathy. Students will learn and practise basic communication and presentation skills in four workshops, including non-verbal communication, questioning, active listening, responding and public speaking. Small group format with videotaped role-play interviews, and constructive feedback by tutors and classmates, will be used.