Integrated Studies of Disease (6517.6)

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Integrated Studies of Disease
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Science Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 3 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit aims to utilize a problem-based learning approach to studying and communicating about disease. The unit will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to research, evaluate, analyse, synthesise and present complex scientific information on a range of disease states. The unit will focus on selected broad disease states, with an emphasis on integrated disease processes. The unit will consider, among others, epidemiology, pathobiology, diagnostics and commonly used treatments for these disease conditions.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand the aetiology and pathogenesis of specific diseases;
2. Distinguish between disease signs and symptoms and appreciate the complexity in diagnosing disease on the basis of signs and symptoms;
3. Describe analytical procedures used to identify these diseases;
4. Describe the commonly used treatments for these diseases and, where appropriate, their pharmacokinetic profiles;
5. Evaluate and analyse clinical case studies and appreciate the ethical implications;
6. Analyse, synthesise and evaluate current research literature; and
7. Integrate the knowledge gained in prior core biomedical science units to fully comprehend the complexity of disease states and processes, clinical diagnosis and treatment.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Prerequisites

6530 Biochemistry and 8797 Pathobiology.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

There are no required textbooks for this unit.

Students are encouraged to refer, as needed, to textbooks used in other units within their course. Students are also encouraged to refer to online clinical material accessible on Medscape.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Final grades are allocated according to the aggregation of marks achieved in all assessment items. The final mark is out of a possible 100 marks. The details of the weighting of each assessment item are stated above in the Assessment section of the unit outline.

To achieve a passing grade or higher in this unit, students must attempt all assessment items and gain an overall mark of 50% or above. 

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Missed online quizzes

In the event a student misses one or more of the online quizzes due to illness or other exceptional circumstances, they must email the convenor at Reena.Ghildyal@canberra.edu.au, along with appropriate documentation (original or certified copy), within 3 working days of the quiz deadline. Students who do not contact the convenor within this timeframe wil receive zero for the quiz. If the request is approved, students will be allowed to attempt the quiz at a later date.

Learner engagement

The contact hours for each student in this unit consist of 16 hours of lectures (8 x 2 hrs), 16 hours of tutorials (8 x 2 hrs) and participation (as presenter and then audience) in one 2 hr final presentation session in either weeks 11, 12, 13 or 14. The remaining hours of expected workload should be distributed across the various assessment tasks.

Participation requirements

This unit contains participatory elements which are vital to the learning outcomes of this unit. It is compulsory for students to attend all tutorials and it is expected that students will access and listen to all lectures. All lectures are pre-recorded and uploaded on Canvas as per timetable of activities.

If unable to attend tutorials, students should email a medical certificate within 3 working days to Reena.Ghildyal@canberra.edu.au 

Announcements made in timetabled sessions are deemed to be made to the whole group.

Required IT skills

Students should be conversant with searching for relevant articles via electronic means, the use of Canvas, the use of spreadsheet, presentation (PowerPoint) and word processing software.

In-unit costs

None.

Work placement, internships or practicums

This unit involves work integrated learning.

Additional information

Unforeseen circumstances  beyond the unit convenor's control could result in changes in the mode of delivery of lectures, tutorials (where applicable) and assessments. Students will be advised if this occurs and appropriate alternatives will be arranged.