It is important to understand that late principle assignment submissions will NOT be accepted.

Regarding the final practical assessment: if you are experiencing a situation that may negatively impact your practical performance, it is best to postpone the final practical assessment. We cannot determine how you might have performed if you were not disadvantaged. We assess all students under the same assessment conditions.

Examination(s)

The University Examination period for the first Half Year 2015 (9 June-26 June).  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. http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam

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 of Study. Information about unavoidable disruption and the special consideration process is available at Policy Central: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/

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. 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.

Technology Used and Required: iLearn, Echo360, Practical Audio/Visual Equipment, and Electronic Lectern

Delivery mode

Will be comprised of a combination of face-to-face lectures, pre-recorded lectures, self-directed learning, and hands-on tutorials/practicals:

• 2 one hour lectures per week; 1 one hour lecture on Thursday and 1 one hour lecture on Friday
• 2 two hour tutorial/practicals per week, weeks 1-13 (except where indicated)
• 2-3 hours per week self- instructional learning

Class times and locations: Chiropractic                                                                                                               Lecture1:          Thursday 8-9 am; for location see timetable

Lecture 2:          Friday 8-9 am: for location see timetable

Tutorials1 & 2:  Monday 13-15, or 15-17: for location see timetable

Friday 13-15, or 15-17:for location see timetable

Tutorial 3:          See below

Physics

Weeks 5 – 7 inclusive will involve Physics lectures and Laboratory sessions. Please note the following –

Lectures: are held at their usual times and locations.

Monday Tutorial 1: will continue as chiropractic practicals.

Friday Tutorial 2: will be replaced by Tutorial 3; Physics Laboratory sessions held in E7A 114, that is, the North-Eastern corner of E7A on the ground floor.

Tutorial 3: Thursday 10-12, 12-2pm, 3-5pm, and 5-7pm

You must wear appropriate clothing for the laboratory including covered footwear.

Required and recommended resources

• Prescribed texts

Ø  Kendall et al. Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain (CDrom). Lippincott

Ø  Hewitt Paul G. Conceptual Physics: International Edition,

11/E ISBN-10: 0321684923 ISBN-13: 9780321684929 Publisher: Benjamin Cummings

• Prescribed Unit Materials

Ø  Palpation Manual (Course notes)

Ø  Physics Lab Manual

• Recommended READING

Ø  Biel, Dorn. Trail Guide to the Body: How to locate Muscles, Bones and More.  Books of Discovery.

Ø  Lavangie. Joint Structure and Function. FA Davis.

Ø  Leach. Chiropractic Theories – a Synopsis of Scientific Research. Williams and Wilkins.

Ø  Oatis C. Kinesiology: the mechanics & pathomechanics of human movement 2 ed. LWW

Ø  Sackett et al. Evidence-based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM. Churchill Livingstone.

Polgar & Thomas.  Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences. Churchill Livingstone.

Note: no changes have been made to this unit.

Returning Assessment Tasks and Feedback            

1. Spot Test: Results will be posted on iLearn within a week of completion, and feedback will be given in class.           

2. Chiropractic Assignment: Will be returned by Week 13 and results will be posted on iLearn.

3. Practical Examination (OSCE): Results will be used for summative purposes. Marks will not be posted.                                                                                   4. Written Examination: Papers will not be returned. Marks will be incorporated into the final unit grade.

You are to attend the tutorial in which you are enrolled. Permission to attend an alternative tutorial requires permission from the unit’s convener.  CCEA requires 85% attendance.  Failing to meet this minimum attendance will have a negative impact on your grade.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There are 3 components of this unit; 1) theoretical chiropractic knowledge, 2) practical chiropractic skills, and 3) physics. It is necessary to meet the passing level for each of these components in order to pass the unit. The passing standard for each component is 60% of the available raw marks.  Raw marks will be translated into a Standard Numerical Grade according to the table below.