NURSING 2008 - Biology of Human Disease II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

Biology of Human Disease II identifies the most significant pathological illness states facing the Australian population. The use of clinical cases encourages students to relate scientific principles to the medical and nursing interventions. The course provides a systematic approach to the description of pathological changes of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous and reproductive systems. The base of knowledge provided by this course will encourage students to adopt an attitude to incorporating scientific concepts throughout their nursing career.

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Course Details

Course Code	NURSING 2008
Course	Biology of Human Disease II
Coordinating Unit	Medical Sciences
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	NURSING 1005
Restrictions	Available to B.Nurs students only
Assessment	Online assessments, MCQ, examination

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Bonnie Williams

Course Coordinator: Dr Kent Algate, PhD
Phone: +61 8 8313 36322
Location: Helen Mayo North Building, 241

Course Coordinator: Dr Kencana (Anak) Dharmapatni
Phone: +61 8 8313 5986
Location: Helen Mayo North Building, 612a

Course Coordinator email: bhd@adelaide.edu.au

School Office
Email: medical.sciences@adelaide.edu.au; nursing@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

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	Explain the physiological processes, interactions and controls to maintain homeostasis in the specific areas of; neurological, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and reproductive pathologies.
4	Discuss the clinical manifestations and nursing management of selected disease processes and health problems.
5	Work in teams to apply theur knowledge to investigate clinical scenarios and discuss pathophysiology concepts.

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)	1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9
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,,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
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	4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3,9,10
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	1,2,3,9,10
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	10

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Bullock, S Hales, M, Second Edition. (2018). Principles of Pathophysiology. Frenchs Forest, NSW. Pearson.

Recommended Resources

Norris, T. Tenth Edition (2018). Porth’s “Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States," South Holland, Netherlands, LWW.

Online Learning

Online resources will be provided throughout the course in lectures and tutorials.
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes

Biology of Human Disease II topics are covered in lectures (face-face and online) and tutorials. The general format is that of one 50-minute face-face lecture, online lectures and one 50-minute large-group tutorial session per week.

Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course has the suggested hours of:
- 1x 50-minutes face-face lecture per week
- 1x 50-minute tutorial per week
- Online lectures
In addition to the contact hours above, some weeks will require interaction with online lectures or attendance at 2x 50-minute face-face lectures. Preparation during non-contact hours (4-5 hours/week) is also needed for tutorials, assignments and group tasks.
Learning Activities Summary

Module/Lecture Series:

Module 1: Bone and Joint
- Fracture Healing
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoporosis/Osteoarthritis

Module 2: Respiratory/Lung Disease
- Asthma
- Emphysema/Bronchitis
- Pneumonia/Tuberculosis

Module 3: Neurological disorders I
- Meningitis
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Stroke/Traumatic Head Injury

Module 4: Neurological disorders II
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease/Spinal Cord Injury

Module 5: Sexual and Reproductive Pathology
- Bacterial sexually transmitted infection
- Viral sexually transmitted infection
- Female/Male Reproductive pathology

Module 6: Liver and GIT disease
- Cirrhosis/Hepatitis
- Appendicitis/Peritonitis
- Colorectal Cancer & Bowel disease

Specific Course Requirements

The student needs to have passed Biology of Nursing Practice (Nursing 1005) or equivalent courses on normal anatomy and physiology

Small Group Discovery Experience

SGDE groups consisting of 5-6 students provide experience working in a team, which is an essential skill for both academic and professional development. These activities are also intended to encourage in-depth learning; a major univeristy graduate attribute. Through this activity, studets will interact with their peers and tutors in completing a group task over the semester.

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

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting
Online Formative Quiz	Formative	0%
Online Concept Check Quiz (x2)	Summative	15% (7.5% each)
SGDE Group Project	Summative	20%
Mid-Semester Exam	Summative	20%
Active Tutorial Participation	Summative	10%
End of Semester Exam	Summative	35%

Modified arrangements have been made to assessments and the details provided here reflect recent updates:

Online Delivery for mid-semester and end-semester exam

Assessment Related Requirements

Details of assessment items will be found in the Study Guide, on MyUni and will be further discussed in class.

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1: Mini-Tests x3
Assessment type: 1x formative, 2x summative
Weighting: mini-test#1 = 0%; min-test#2 = 5%; mini-test#3 = 5% (15% total)
Description: Three short assessments using 10 MCQs to test work done in previous weeks.

Assessment 2: Mid-Semester Test
Assessment type: summative
Weighting: 20%
Description: This test will examine lecture material front he first half of this semester. It will contain short answer questions and MCQs.

Assessment 3: Group Clinical Scenario Assignment
Assessment type: summative
Weighting: 20%
Description: This assignment will examine the ability of a group of 6 to work together and produce a group oral presentation outlining the Pathophysiology of a common clinical condition. All group members will receive the same mark.

Assessment 4: End of Semester Exam
Assessment type: summative
Weighting: 50%
Description: This 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 short answer questions and MCQs. This time allocated will be 130mins (including reading time), but many students should be able to complete it in less than this; the additional time is provided to enable planning and review of answers. Note that a range of questions will be used, which will require students to provide information, apply information in defined settings and/or integrate knowledge derived from a variety of sources in the formulation of an answer.

Submission

Unless otherwise indicated all assignments are to be submitted through MyUni. 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.

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.

Feedback from students indicated in 2018 course eSELT has demonstrated some good aspects of the course such as: sufficient but not overwhelming information, online quizzes, combine face to face and online lectures and flipped classroom style. Some concerns indicated by students were: a short semester, need more routine and simplified tutorials and need to ascertain that quiz questions are covered in the lecture handouts. Some changes will be made this year to accommodate student's feedback. From 2019 the course is delivered for 7 weeks. Tutorial questions will be modified to fit into each session. Quiz questions will be more closely associated with lecture handouts.
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