Examination(s)

The University Examination period in for Second Half Year 2015 is from Monday 9th November to Friday 27th November 2015.

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 Disruption to Studies. Information about is available at Policy Central: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/

If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of your application, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period.

You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is, the final day of the official examination period.

Assignment submission                                                                                            

Assignments should be submitted to the Science Centre, by 3pm on the due date.

Extensions and penalties                                                                                                         

Extensions to assignments is at the discretion of the unit convener. It is the responsibility of the student to prove to the convener 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:

NOTE: Raw mark vs SNG

"The Standard Numerical Grade (SNG) is the number that is associated with the grade (high distinction, distinction, credit and so on) that a student is awarded. It is called a grade as it does not represent the raw marks, it reflects where within the grading structure the student sits."

http://www.mq.edu.au/glossary/term/StandardisedNumericalGrade

It is NOT necessarily the same as your RAW mark, which represents the total of your marks for each assessment task. 

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.

Delivery mode

It will comprise:

X-ray lecture/tutorial: Monday 1-2 (E6A131) or Wednesday 9-10 (E7B264)

Pharmacology Lecture: Thursday 9-10 (C5C T2)

Nutrition Lecture: Thursday 10-11 (C5C T2)

Case Management Lectures: Friday 8-9 (C5C T2)

Tutorials: in W6B320 Monday 11-12, or Monday 12-1, or Tuesday 2-3 (more information to come regarding these)  

6-8 hours per week related activities

A schedule of cases from the required text is available on iLearn. The radiographic and case management lectures will be based on these cases so it will be vital to read these cases in advance of the lectures.

Required and recommended resources

Core:

Beirman R. Cases in Differential Diagnosis for the Physical and Manipulative Therapies. Churchill Livingstone, 2012

Highly recommended:

Souza, T. Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor

Yochum, T., & Rowe, L., 20, Essentials of Skeletal Radiology – Vols I & II, (ed.) Lippincott, William & Wilkins, Baltimore.

CHIR932 Schedule subject to change

New to this offering is the addition of Nutrition and Pharmacology content which are a continuation from CHIR931.