Alterations in Health 2 (9053.3)

Required texts

Note: Prepared lectures and activities for this unit will be primarily based on the text listed above with support from peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources. This text is available from the Co-Op bookstore, on-line and for short-term loan from the university library. Prescribed readings from the textbook have not be set for this unit. Students will be able to find the relevant content by searching the textbook index for relevant chapters and section headings. Students are encouraged to read widely from a variety of sources throughout the semester. Some journal articles may be posted onto Canvas however, all other reading will be conducted by students independently. 

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Extension Procedure - Nursing - 2018

Grounds for applying for an extension

The onus rests on students to comply with timelines for completing and submitting assessments, and this is part of the good management and performance skills we are seeking to develop in students through the educational process. Lecturers also have a responsibility to ensure equity and fairness to the majority of students who submit their assessments on time.

For these reasons, you need to establish genuine circumstances for an extension to be granted. You will need to supply documentary evidence to establish the genuine nature of your circumstances.

Please note: Extensions of more than 7 days will not generally be granted unless there are extenuating circumstances. See * below.

Process for applying for an extension:

Students are advised to liaise directly with their Unit Convenor for requests for extension. Requests for extension should be emailed to the Unit Convenor or approved delegate, although there may be circumstances where Inclusion & Engagement will liaise on behalf of the students.

Requests for extensions should be on the attached Assignment Extension Application form and submitted at least 5 days prior to the submission date.

The Unit Convenor, or approved delegate will inform the student of the outcome of their request as per Faculty procedures. Where the Unit Convenor, or approved delegate does not approve the assignment extension request, the student may seek consulation with Inclusion & Engagement. If considered appropriate, Inclusion & Engagement will liaise with the relevant Academic staff member, following consultation with the student.

References

University of Canberra Assignment Extension Application Policy Form.

Moderation Information for Nursing Students 2018

1.      All assessment activities which result in grades of High Distinction (85% or more), will be marked by two different assessors.

2.      All assessment activities which result in a Fail grade of (40-50%) will be marked by two different assessors.

3.      All assessment activities which result in grades less than 40% will be marked by one assessor.

4.      Any failed piece of assessment that leads to an overall fail grade for the unit will be marked by a second assessor.

References

• 2015 University Assessment Policy and Procedures. Moderation, Page (5).
• https://guard.canberra.edu.au/policy/policy.php?pol_id=3351

Supplementary assessment

There will be no supplementary exams offered to students that do not obtain an overall aggregate mark of 50%. 

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.

Learner engagement

This unit includes 7 teaching weeks, a unit review week and an exam period. Based on the workload above of 150 hours for a 3 credit point unit, student should anticipate a commitment of approximately 18 hours per week for this unit.

Please note, content for Weeks 5 & 6 will be available from O week. Students are encouraged to commence their study prior to the commencement of face-to-face teaching in Week 5.

Inclusion and engagement

Students who need reasonable adjustment arrangements for the mid-term exam or final exam must register with Inclusion and Welfare and inform the unit convenor as soon as possible so the necessary arrangements can be made.

Participation requirements

It is highly recommended that students participate in all learning opportunities. Assessment items are closely linked to the weekly learning objectives . Tutorials are not compulsory however, attendance will allow students to consolidate learning, engage in discussion and access academic staff for support. Tutorials are the final point of learning for the weekly content, as such it is expected that students come prepared to tutorials by:

• listening to the recorded lecture
• sourcing and reading relevant material related to the weekly content (textbook and peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources)
• completing the pre-tutorial activities
• identifying gaps in learning that can be addressed in tutorials with support from a tutor and peers
• engage in tutorial activities.

Required IT skills

Students are expect to be Canvas-able. Support for Canvas is available by clicking on the 'help' icon, on the menu bar within Canvas.

Help with IT skills is available in person at the Service Counter in the Library Commons or by telephone: 02 6201 5500 or by email: servicedesk@canberra.edu.au. For further information, visit: http://www.canberra.edu.au/itm/student-support/computer-support

Work placement, internships or practicums

This unit will use clinical case scenarios and practice examples from academic staff to provide context for disucssion in relating content to clinical practice. There is no practicum or work placements associated with this unit. 

• Semester 1, 2018, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (180002)