HLTH SC 2108 - Precision Medicine: Disease, Treatment & Prevention
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 2108 Course Precision Medicine: Disease, Treatment & Prevention 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 Y Prerequisites ANAT SC 1102 or BIOLOGY 1101 or MEDIC ST 1000B Incompatible HLTH SC 2103 and HLTH SC 2107 Assumed Knowledge HLTH SC 2104 Assessment Students will complete online quizzes, mid-Semester test, participate in large group tutorials/workshops and a final examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Ian Musgrave
Co-course coordinator
Ms Ingrid Sierp - 8 313 1526
Please direct all querries to precisionmed@adelaide.edu.au
Course 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. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary concepts in modern pharmacology, including basic pharmacokinetic concepts and drug-drug interactions, personalised medicine and modern drug development.
2. Demonstrate basic understanding of unique pathology and pharmacology factors impacting on different population groups and disease outcomes and how this can be exploited in precision medicine.
3. Describe the multidisciplinary nature of the development and application of new tools in precision medicine.
4. Outline how modern technologies have changed diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention and patient outcomes.
5. Describe the basic determinants of individual response to medicines and demonstrate an understanding of how genetics alters therapeutic response to medicines.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.
1-5 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.
5 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.
1-5 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.
1-5 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.
2, 5 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1-4 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All specific readings etc will be available on MyUni.Recommended Resources
All specific readings etc will be available on MyUni.Online Learning
The primary means of communication outside of the formal contact hours will be via MyUni. Announcements will be used as the main method of communicating with the student cohort. Course material will be supported by online resources and lecture recordings via MyUni. Material will be sequentially released in line with the teaching and learning activities in each week.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will be supported by large group tutorials and case-based learning sessions to reinforce and further expand on content. There will be two lectures per week, and a large group tutorial/CBL on intermittent weeks. Please see the course timetable.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Is a 3 unit course so the total workload (including contact and non-contact) for a 3 unit course is 150 hours.Learning Activities Summary
Lectures will be supported by large group tutorials and case-based learning sessions to reinforce and further expand on content. There will be two lectures per week, and a large group tutorial/CBL on intermittent weeks. Please see the course timetable.Specific Course Requirements
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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
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Hurdle Requirement? Course Learning Outcomes assessed Online revision quizzes Formative 0% No 1 - 5 Online CBL assignments Summative 30% No 1 - 5 In-semester examinations Summative 70% Yes 1 - 5 Assessment Related Requirements
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Online revision quizzes (Formative- 0%): Students have access to four online revision quizzes over the course duration. These are designed to reinforce concepts taught in the tutorials.
Case-based learning (CBL) online assignments (Summative:- 3x 10% = 30%): Three assignments worth 10% each will be based around the in-class CBL sessions. The online assignments will require you to use the research skills, that you develop in the CBL in-class sessions, to investigate a scenario or ‘case’. You will have to utilise the information that you find, to answer questions posed to you in a sequential, case-based format
In-semester examinations: (Summative- A: 25%, B: 25% & C: 20% = 70%) Three theory examinations (A,B & C) held during scheduled class times, consisting of multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Exam A will assess content from weeks 1-4 (inclusive) and tutorials 1 & 2, Exam B will assess content from weeks 5-8 (inclusive) and tutorial 3, and Exam C will assess content from weeks 9-12 (inclusive) and tutorial 4.
Students must achieve a minimum of 40% for each of the exams A,B & C and reach a final course mark of at least 50% in order to pass the course.
Submission
CBL assignments and in-semester examinations will be completed and submitted online via MyUni and they will be e-marked.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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Student Support
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- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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