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STUDY PLAN & MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Code
YEAR 1
Anatomy and Physiology 3 45 hrs ---
BSAP1101
To equip students with the basic knowledge of human anatomical structures and functions

of various systems. Contents: Locomotor system; respiratory system; cardiovascular
system; digestive system; urinary system; reproductive system; nervous system; sensory
organs; endocrine system; energy metabolism and body temperature, etc.
BSBC1102 Biochemistry 3 45 hrs ---
To equip students with the fundamental theoretical knowledge and essential laboratory
skills in biochemistry. Contents: Structures, functions, synthetic and metabolic pathways
of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; enzyme functions and reaction
kinetics; synthesis, transcription and modifications of deoxyribonucleic acid; regulations
of gene expression, etc.

BSCB1101 Cell Biology 2 30 hrs ---
To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of traditional cell biology, focusing
on organelle structures and functions. Contents: Introduction to the diversity of cells, their
basic constituents and critical functions; organelles; plasma membrane and transport;
signaling; genetic code and protein synthesis; endomembrane system and protein sorting;
mitochondria and cellular energetics; cytoskeleton and cell motility; nucleus and cell cycle,
etc.
General Biology 2 30 hrs ---
BSGB1101
To equip students with the scientific concepts and terminology of important biological
processes. Contents: Introduction; methods and concepts in biology; chemical foundations
of cells; diversity of life; gas exchange and respiration; digestion and metabolism;
endocrine system; motor system; reproduction and development; sensory system;
nervous system; circulation; immunity; temperature control and fluid regulation, etc.
General Chemistry 2 30 hrs ---
BSGC1101
To equip students with a foundation in chemical knowledge that allows them to make

qualitative and quantitative inquiries into health science topics. Contents: Introduction;
stoichiometric chemistry; thermochemistry – chemical equilibrium and chemical kinetics;
gas – ideal gas and calculations; solution – concentration and properties; acid, base and
salts; oxidation, reduction and electrochemistry; basic structures of matter – atoms and
water – purification and pollution; applications of chemistry in daily life, etc.
molecules; chemistry and life – atmosphere, pollution and its environmental relationships;

BSIM1102 Immunology 2 30 hrs ---
To provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of immunology

and basic immunological techniques through lectures and laboratory sessions. Contents:
Innate and adaptive immunity in human; structures and functions of complements and
antibodies; T cell receptor structure and functions of T lymphocytes; antigen presentation
to T cells and B cells; cytokines; autoimmune diseases, transplantation and
hypersensitivity, etc.

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