Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Other Staff
Benjamin Brown
Contact via benjamin.brown@mq.edu.au
Room: 341A, Building C5C Level 3
Please email me to arrange an appointment
Unit Convenor
Stephney Whillier
Contact via stephney.whillier@mq.edu.au
C5C West Room 360
Please email me to arrange an appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIR873
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit builds on the neurology and orthopaedics taught in CHIR873. This unit is continuous with CHIR873, with the two units together covering the full spectrum of clinically relevant neurological and orthopaedic conditions for chiropractic students. Students continue to develop competency in the complete neurological and orthopaedic examination and, especially in this unit, develop their skills in tailoring the examination to the patient and developing a differential diagnosis based on the patient's signs and symptoms at clinical presentation. The knowledge and understanding constructed in this way also enables students to discuss and analyse pertinent case studies with the necessary depth required.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST PASS EACH STRAND OF THIS UNIT IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE
A minimum of 80% attendance at tutorial classes is required in order to successfully complete this unit.
You must attend the class in which you enrolled. You must not exchange their class time. In special circumstances, you may apply for requests regarding changes. These requests are to be submitted to the convener.
The University Examination period in for Semester 2 is from the 17th of November – 5th of December 2014. You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination timetable. The timetable will be available in ‘draft’ form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in ‘final’ form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations.
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for ‘Special Consideration’.
If a supplementary examination is granted as a result of the ‘Special Consideration’ process the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. (Individual Faculties may wish to signal when the Faculty’s Supplementary exams are normally scheduled.)
You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. You are expected to ensure that you are available until the end of the teaching semester that is the final day of the official examination period.
Extensions to assignments are at the discretion of the unit convenor. It is your responsibility to prove to the convenor that there has been unavoidable disruption. Marks will be deducted for late submissions in the absence of an approved extension.
Grades
Achievement of grades will be based on the following criteria:
High Distinction: provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application.
Distinction: provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.
Credit: provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; plus communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline.
Pass: provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; and communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.
Fail: does not provide evidence of attainment of all learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; and incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. In addition, a fail grade will be awarded in the event of inadequate tutorial attendance by the candidate, reflecting failure to complete the unit satisfactorily.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Neurology Mini-quizzes | 10% | 14/11/14 |
SLR Critique | 10% | 17/10/14 |
Neurology OSCE I | 10% | Week 5 |
Orthopaedics OSCE I | 10% | Week 6 |
Neurology OSCE II | 10% | Week 13 |
Orthopaedics OSCE II | 10% | Week 12 |
Neurological Screenings | 0% | Week 13 |
Final Examination | 40% | Exam period |
Due: 14/11/14
Weighting: 10%
The 9 mini-quizzes are available online on iLearn. They are all available from the start of the semester, and students can choose when to do them, but all 9 must be completed by week 13, 14 November at 5pm. The quizzes are based on the readings and the tutorial work for each week and therefore are best done week by week at the same time as the tutorial work is done. However, the only deadline for all of them is the one given above. Quizzes can only be attempted once.
Due: 17/10/14
Weighting: 10%
This assignment will assess a student’s ability to critically appraise high level evidence (Systematic reviews and meta-analyses) on a given topic.
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 10%
This assessment will assess your competency in performing the neurological examination.
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
This assessment will assess your competency in performing the orthopaedics examination.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
This assessment will assess your competency in performing the neurological examination.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
This assessment will assess your competency in performing the orthopaedics examination.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 0%
Students are required to complete 5 full neurological screenings. Manuals will be marked for completeness
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 40%
Th final examination will cover the content of the two strands for the entire semester. It will test a students knowledge of the theory, and the ability to connect that knowledge to real life situations (e.g. case studies, clinical presentations). It will consist of a 3 hour written exam with multiple choice questions, short answer questions and case studies.
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Strand 1 Orthopaedics |
Strand 2 Neurology |
Total |
Lectures
Class times & locations |
2 × 2 hour lectures per week, weeks 1 – 12 Monday 3pm - 5pm (E7B T2) Wednesday 10am-12pm (E7B T2) |
1 × 2 hour lectures per week, weeks 1 – 12 Tuesday 9-11am (E7B T2) |
6 hours per week (Weeks 1-12) |
Tutorials
Class times & locations
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1 × 2 hour tutorial class per week, weeks 2 – 12
Thursday 9am-11am or 11am-1pm (E5A 330) |
1 × 2 hour tutorial class per week, weeks 2 – 13 Wednesday 2-4pm, 4-6pm, (choose one) in building E5A 320N |
4 hours per week, weeks 2-13 |
Other |
1- 2 hours per week revision, self- instructional learning and readings |
1 - 2 hours per week revision, self instructional learning and readings from the text |
2-4 hours per week |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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