NURSING 2005 - Biology of Human Disease I
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 2005 Course Biology of Human Disease I Coordinating Unit Medical Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to B.Nurs students only Assessment Online assessments, MCQ SCT, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Marc Gladman
Course Coordinator: Dr Marc Gladman PhD MBBS DFFP MRCOG FRCS (Gen Surg) FRACS
Phone: +61 8 8313 35035
Location: Adelaide Medical School, S519a Medical School South
Course Coordinator: A/Prof Ian Johnson
Phone: +61 8 8313 5988
Location: Adelaide Medical School, S519a Medical School South
Course Co-ordinator email: bhd@adelaide.edu.au
School Office
Email: medical.sciences@adelaide.edu.au; nursing@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Apply the principles of normal anatomy and physiology of human body systems to the pathophysiological processes of common health problems. 2 Analyse some of the ways in which human adaptive and compensatory physiological mechanisms are affected by specific pathological conditions. 3 Identify the impact of pathophysiological processes across the lifespan. 4 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of neoplasia and immunological disorders. 5 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of cardiovascular disease. 6 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of endocrine and blood disorders. 7 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of skin disorders. 8 Explain the physiological processes, interactions, and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of renal disorders 9 Discuss the clinical manifestations and nursing management of selected disease processes and health problems. 10 Discuss the nurse’s role and responsibility for assessment of individual’s experiencing health problems that result in pathophysiological alterations. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,2,4,5,6,7,8 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
2,10 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
2,3,10 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Recommended Resources
Porth’s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States”. 8th/9th Ed, LWW.
Quick study guides:
Pathophysiology for Nurses at a Glance. Muralitharan Nair, Ian Peate
Pearson Reviews & Rationales: Pathophysiology with "Nursing Reviews & Rationales", 3rd Edition Mary Ann HoganOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Timetabled self-directed study sessions to allow review of pre-class content covering all important concepts of the pathophysiology of human disease.
Face-to-face sessions involving engaging and interactive team-based learning and SGDE activities to apply learned concepts to nursing practice
Face-to-face sessions offer synchronous evaluation of learning and immediate feedback opportunities to enable students to quickly clarify concepts.
The content for this course is supported by numerous online resources and the recommended textbooks.
This course utilises the audio and video capture of lecture content as an aid to revision.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course requires attendance at:
• 1 x 1 hour self-study session of pre-class material per week
• 1 x 2 hour team-based learning / SGDE per week
Learning Activities Summary
Topics covered:
1. CELLS, TISSUES, ORGAN SYSTEMS: DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION & DEATH
2. CANCER: LUNG, BOWEL, PROSTATE, BREAST, MELANOMA
3. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 1: ANGINA / ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME & MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION / CARDIAC ARREST
4. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 2:HYPERTENSION & HEART FAILURE
5. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 3:ATRIAL FIBRILLATION / DYSRHYTHMIAS & CARDIAC PACEMAKERS
6. ENDOCRINE DISEASE: HYPOTHYROIDISM / HYPERTHYROIDISM / CUSHING’S DISEASE & DIABETES MELLITUS
7. KIDNEY DISEASE 1: ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY & UTIs
8. KIDNEY DISEASE 2: GLOMERULONEPHRITIS & CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE / RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY (DIALYSIS)
9. MULTI-SYSTEM DYSFUNCTION: SHOCK - ANAPHYLAXIS, SEPSIS & HAEMORRHAGE
10. BLOOD: CLOTTING DISORDERS / DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS & ANAEMIA
11. IMMUNOLOGY & SKIN: HIV / BLOOD TRANSFUSION REACTIONS & PRESSURE ULCERS / BURNS
Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Item No. Item Weighting 1 Weekly in-class MCQ / EMQs 45% 2 Mid-semester MCQ / EMQs 15% 3. End of semester MCQ / EMQs 40% Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: Weekly In-Class Assessment
Due date: weekly sessions Thursday afternoon 14.00-16.00 from Thursday 2nd March to Thursday 8th June 2017
Weighting:45%
Description: Weekly MCQs and Extended Match Questions (EMQs) will evaluate pre-class learning. The individual score will account for 80% of your the and the group score will account for 20% of the mark. The answers and explanations to each of the questions will be provided at the end of each session to allow immediate student feedback and self-appraisal.
Assessment 2: Mid Semester Test
Due date:Thursday 6th April (Week 6)
Weighting:15%
Description: This test will examine lecture material from the first half of this semester (weeks 1-5 content only). It will contain 20 MCQs / EMQs. The time allocated is 40 minute
Assessment 3: End of Semester Test
Due date: On a day between 17/06/15-01/07/16. Exact date and time to be specified: www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/principal_dates
Weighting:40%
Description: The written examination is aimed at ascertaining each student’s grasp of the principles and core course content presented during this module and will be held in the university’s official examination period. It will contain MCQ / EMQs only. The time allocated will be 100 mins, but many students should be able to complete it in less than this. Note that a range of questions will be used, which will require students to apply information in defined clinical settings. The exam will contain only MCQ / EMQs.
FINAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to pass Biology of Human Disease I, students are required to have completed all components of the assessment (i.e. weekly MCQ tests, mid-semester examination and the end of semester examination). Absence at more than 2 of the 12 tutorials will require the provision of appropriate paperwork documenting medical and/or compassionate reasons for non-attendance at the relevant session. Students failing to meet these requirements may either fail outright or be required to sit supplementary examinations.
Submission
Unless otherwise indicated all assignments are to be submitted through MyUni. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted.
Extensions are generally awarded for no more than 10 working days unless there are exceptional circumstances.
To apply for an Assessment Extension, a student must submit an application for extension form prior to the assessment deadline. You will find this on the School of Nursing Website or use the link provided here.
See the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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