Assignment submission  

The submission of the assignment will involve multiple formats. Please carefully read the assignment instructions. The essay component will be submitted on line. The peer review process will also be on line. The power point presentation will be via email to Curtis Rigney: curtis.rigney@mq.edu.au  

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. If accepted, marks may be deducted. Please note that late submissions of the "Principles Assignment" will NOT be accepted. 

Returning Assessment Tasks and Feedback                                                                                                                   

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

2. Chiropractic Assignments: Results will be posted on iLearn during the exam period.

3. Principles class test results will be posted on iLearn and will be available for collection by then end of week 8.

4. Physics class test will be posted on iLearn by end week 8.

5. Practical Examination (OSCE): Results will not be posted on iLearn during the exam period.

6. Written Examination: Papers will not be returned. Marks will be incorporated into the final unit grade.

Examination(s)

The University Examination period for the Second Half Year 2016 is from Monday 14^th November to Friday 2nd of December.  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 Special Consideration. 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.

Delivery mode

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

1. 2 one hour lectures per week; 1 one hour lecture on Thursday and 1 one hour lecture on Friday

2. 2 two hour tutorial per week, weeks 1-13 (except where indicated)

3. 2-3 hours per week self instructional learning

Class times and locations   

Lecture 1:      Thursday 8-9 C5C T1 (203)

Lecture 2:      Friday 8-9 C5C T1 (203)

Tutorials (labs)  T1: Monday 13-15, or 15-17 in E5A 320

                        T2: Friday 9-11, or 11-13 in E5A 320

                        T3 (Lab): Friday E7A 114 Times are 9-11, 13-15, 15-17, or 17-19

NB: Check with the University’s timetable webpage to confirm room locations.

NB: Weeks 2 – 4:

Will involve Physics lectures and Laboratory sessions. The in-semester assessment for the physics module is a class test in week 5. Please note the following –

Lectures: are held at their usual times and locations.

Monday Tutorial (T1): will continue as chiropractic practicals (E5A 320).

Friday Tutorial (T2): will not be held

Friday Tutorials (T3) (Physics Labs): will be held on Thursdays in the Physics Laboratory (North-Eastern corner of E7A on the ground floor). 

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

The CHIR113 physics lab manual includes the CHIR114 physics requirements

Required and recommended resources

• Prescribed texts
  • Kendall et al. Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain (CDrom). Lippincott
  • Hewitt Paul G. Conceptual Physics: International Edition, 11/E ISBN-10: 0321684923 ISBN-13: 9780321684929 Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
• Prescribed Unit Materials
  • Palpation Manual (continuing from CHIR113)
  • Physics Lab Manual (continuing on from CHIR113)
• Recommended READING
  • Biel, Dorn. Trail Guide to the Body: How to locate Muscles, Bones and More.  Books of Discovery.
  • Lavangie. Joint Structure and Function. FA Davis.
  • Leach. Chiropractic Theories – a Synopsis of Scientific Research. Williams and Wilkins.
  • 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.

Serious and unavoidable disruption: The University classifies a disruption as serious and unavoidable if it:

• could not have reasonably been anticipated, avoided or guarded against by the student; and
• was beyond the student's control; and
• caused substantial disruption to the student's capacity for effective study and/or completion of required work; and
• occurred during an event critical study period and was at least three (3) consecutive days duration, and/or
• prevented completion of a final examination.

Students with a pre-existing disability/health condition or prolonged adverse circumstances may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support.  Such support is governed by other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Campus Wellbeing and Support Services.

If a supplementary examination is granted as a result of the disruption to studies process the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. (Individual Faculties may wish to signal when the Faculty Supplementary exams are normally scheduled.)

If you are granted a supplementary exam via the Disruption to Studies process, you will have to write a supplementary exam in the supplementary exam period. In this scenario, only your supplementary exam mark will count towards your final exam mark, irrespective of whether or not you attended the final exam in the normal examination period. The submission of a Disruption to Studies form should not be used as a ‘just in case’ strategy.

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.

Attendance Requirements    

An attendance rate of 80% is required to pass this unit. You are to attend the tutorial/lab in which you are enrolled. Permission to attend an alternative tutorial requires permission from the unit’s convener. 

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:

This unit is comprised of 3 components; Chiropractic practical, Chiropractic theory, and Physics. It is necessary to pass each component in order to pass the unit.

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: 

A hurdle is a passing requirement(s) for the unit. A serious attempt is the threshold when a second chance will be provided as an opportunity to meet the hurdle requirement.

CHIR114 has 3 hurdles. The hurdles, their serious attempt threshold, and the method of the second attempt are described below.

Hurdle 1) Chiropractic Skills Component (comprised of 2 spot tests and final practical exam): must obtain 60% of the combined available marks/ Serious attempt; defined as reaching 10% of hurdle requirement/ Second chance; a supplementary final practical

Hurdle 2) Chiropractic Theory Component (comprised of the in-class principles exam, the principles assignment, and the chiropractic theory exam): must obtain 60% of the combined available marks/ Serious attempt; defined as reaching 10% of hurdle requirement/ Second chance; a supplementary theory examination

Hurdle 3) Physics Component (comprised of the physics lab marks, the in-class physics exam, and the physics theory exam): must obtain 50% of the combined available marks/ Serious attempt; defined as reaching 10% of hurdle requirement/ Second chance; a supplementary physics exam