Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Dr Mark Butlin
Level 1, 75 Talavera Rd
Consultation by appointment
Unit Convenor
Dr Danè Turner
Level 1, 75 Talavera Rd.
Consultation by appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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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 will introduce some of the latest technologies in medical implants (eg. Pacemakers, hip implants, nerve stimulators) and provide a critical review of the clinical, biological, structural and philosophical aspects of implants and how they replace diseased organs and biological systems of the body.
Topics of discussion will include implant research, design and testing, infection control, clinical trials, and ethics. A large component will be examining the background and application of a variety of different implants. These will be explored in relation to the gross anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology of the human body. The overriding aim is to discover what makes a successful implant. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes.
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn including marking rubrics.
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All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted, will incur a deduction of 10% for the first day, and 10% for each subsequent day including the actual day on which the work is received. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:
Due date | Received | Days late | Deduction | Raw mark | Final mark |
Friday 14th | Monday 17th | 3 | 30% | 75% | 45% |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research Ethics Assessment | 20% | No | Week 3 |
Implant Research Project | 40% | No | Week 9 and Week 12 |
In Class Mini Exams | 40% | No | Week 6 and Week 13 |
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 20%
2 to 3 page letter to patient detailing an example study protocol and risks. Includes review of a complete research study.
Due: Week 9 and Week 12
Weighting: 40%
On a physiological problem/disease that has an unmet need for an implantable solution. Essay 20%, abstract (scientific) 10%, abstract (lay person) 10%.
Due: Week 6 and Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Multiple choice and short answer covering unit content from the entire session. Conducted in class in week 6 and 13.
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_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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