MEDIC ST 2105 - MBBS Year 2 Summer Course

North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 4 - 2023

The MBBS curriculum for the first three years is structured into three domains presented as three separate courses: the scientific basis of medicine (SBM); clinical practice (CP) and medical professional and personal development (MPPD). The curriculum is fully integrated across these three domains and the spiral nature of the curriculum means that knowledge, skills and attitudes are revisited and built upon at each year level. MBBS year 2 summer school course is available for students who have achieved a pass or NGP in second year exam course, medical microbiology and Immunology II and two of the three domains (SBM, CP, MPPD) in the current academic year and have attended and completed core structured learning activities of the failed domain. The remedial course will allow students the opportunity to achieve the required competencies for year 2 by targeting specific areas of weakness within the relevant failed domain.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MEDIC ST 2105
    Course MBBS Year 2 Summer Course
    Coordinating Unit Medical Studies
    Term Quadmester 4
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites 15 units of Year 2 MBBS Program including MICRO 2506 and exam course in current academic year. Completed and attended core structured learning activities of failed course (or equivalent with Dean of Medicine approval)
    Restrictions Available to MBBS students only
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Andrea Dillon

    The course is taught by tutors and teachers drawn from scientific and clinical staff.
    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    The learning outcomes will be defined based on specific areas of weakness identified by the course coordinators for the failed course. For example:

    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1 Demonstrate a continuing improvement of clinical skills developed in year 1.
    2 Outline, recognise the consequences of and apply good OH&S and infection control practices.
    3 Use appropriate medical terminology and vocabulary for year 2.
    4 Demonstrate physical examination skills in the designated body systems.
    5 Identify, analyse and resolve ethical problems and and demonstrate ability to work productively with others to make informed decisions about ethical problems.
    6 Demonstrate an understanding of issues faced by professionals who work with chronically ill or terminally ill people.
    7 Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills through the practice of clinical reasoning and the application of integrated knowledge.
    8 Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of genetic control of cellular function, the role of genetics in disease pathogenesis, the basics of Mendelian and polygenic inheritance, and the increasingly important role of genetics in medicine.



    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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1 - 8

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1 - 7

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1, 2, 5, 6, 7

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1 - 7

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    5, 6

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    5,6

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    8

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    6 - 8
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Relevant textbook addressing areas of weakness, Simulation centre AHMS, non-clinical and clinical teachers, CANVAS, AMH access



    Recommended Resources
    Any recommended resources will be made available at the start of the course.
    Online Learning
    Online quizzes, scenarios and other specified resources. Materials will be released in a progressive manner as students achieve learning goals.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Online and on campus learning.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Contact hours:

    Online learning: 6 hours
    On campus learning:  6 hours
    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    No information currently available.

    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing
    FNS Fail No Submission
    NFE No Formal Examination
    F Fail
    NGP Non Graded Pass
    P Pass
    C Credit
    D Distinction
    HD High Distinction
    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

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    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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  • Policies & Guidelines
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