1. Final examination: This will cover the content of the two strands for the entire semester. It tests your 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. 
2. OSCE’s: These will assess your competency in performing the neurological and orthopaedic examinations.
3. Neurological Screening: Students are required to complete 5 full neurological screenings. Manuals will be marked for completeness. These completed screenings are required for accreditation.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST PASS EACH STRAND OF THIS UNIT IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE

Examinations

The University Examination period in for Semester 2 is from the 14 November – 2 December, 2016. 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 of Studies’. You must apply for a ‘Disruption of Studies” within 5 days after the scheduled exam.  If you sit an exam and put in for disruption to studies you will not receive a grade for the exam that you attended. If you are granted a supplementary, the grade you received in the supplementary will be used toward your mark, irrespective of whether it is better or worse than the original grade.

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.

Returning Assessment Tasks                                                                                                                        

1. Neurology and Orthopaedics OSCE: The results of OSCE I will be returned to students, shortly after the exam, for feedback purposes. The results of the OSCE II for each strand will be released on iLearn.
2. Examination: Papers will not be returned. Marks will be released on iLearn, and incorporated into the final unit grade.

Extensions and Penalties                                                                                                       

NOTE: Supplementary examinations may not follow the same format as the original examination. For example, a student who misses the final written exam due to illness may submit a disruption to studies form. If the convener chooses to grant a supplementary exam, the format of that exam could be different.  If you are unable to attend the supplementary exam, the subsequent supplementary, should you qualify for one, will be a VIVA.

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.

Sometimes it helps to ‘translate’ these descriptions into numbers. So, what we expect from you in this unit, in order for you to attain a specific grade, is outlined below:

This unit is characterised by a moderate degree of flexibility. It incorporates a variety of learning tools and media. It will comprise:

Required Resources:

1. Magee, D.J. (2014).  Orthopaedic Physical Assessment. 6th Edition. W.D Saunders, Philadelphia

2. Blumenfeld H (2010) Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases. 2nd ed. Sinauer Associates Inc, Massachusetts. Distributed by Palgrave Macmillan, Victoria, Australia.

3. HLTH874 - Neurology Tutorial Course Manual – available at Co-op bookshop. Macquarie University Printery.

Recommended Resources:

• Gates P (2010) Clinical Neurology A Primer. Churchhill Livingstone Elsevier, Sydney, Australia
• Beirman R and Engel R (2009) An A-Z of Symptoms and Signs. Palgrave Macmillan, Sydney, NSW
• McCance KL, Huether SE, Brashers VL & Rote NS (2010) Pathophysiology, The biologic basis for disease in adults and children Mosby, Elsevier, Canada
• Bickley LS (2009) Bate’s Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 10th ed. Wolters Kluwer/Lippencott Williams & Wilkins, PA (Chapters 5 and 17)
• Kiernan, JA (2009) Barr’s The Human Nervous System An Anatomical Viewpoint. 9th ed.Wolters Kluwer/Lippencott Williams & Wilkins, PA
• Haines, DE (2008) Neuroanatomy: An Atlas of Stuctures, Sections, and Systems. 7th ed. WoltersKluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Nolte, J (2009) The Human Brain: An Introduction to its Functional Anatomy. 6th ed.Mosby/Elsevier, PA
• Preston DC and Shapiro BE (2007) Neuroimaging in Neurology. An Interactive CD. Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
• Souza, T.A. (2009) Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor, Aspen Publications.
• Brukner, P., Khan, K. (2011) Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine. 4th Ed: McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia.
• Evans, R.C. (2008) Illustrated Orthopaedic Physical Assessment: Mosby.

Attendance Requirements

If you miss your assigned tutorial in any week, you may request attendance at an alternative session, through email request and appropriate documentation to the unit convenor. This allowance may be used on a maximum of 2 occasions. If you have missed more than 2 tutorials without giving a reason to the unit convenor for the strand, you will be called in to discuss your progress. 

NEUROLOGY TIMETABLE           

ORTHOPAEDICS TIMETABLE