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HLTH2301 – Principles in Health and Disease 1
2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convener
Stephanie Marhoff-Beard
Contact via 9850 6947
17 Wally's Walk room 354
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
20cp from ANAT1001 or HLTH108 or BIOL1110 or BIOL115 or BIOL1210 or BIOL108
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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 provides the students with the opportunity to explore the relationship between health and disease, from both the biological and psychosocial perspective. The diversity of stressors influencing the human body and mind is explored, and the response of the body to them is discussed. This includes adaptations at both cellular and tissue levels of organisation, inflammation, the immune response, tissue death and neoplasia. The immunisation debate and other relevant public health issues are explored. The relationship between the brain, 'mind', immune and endocrine systems is also studied. By the conclusion of this unit, students will have an understanding of the complex relationship between ourselves and our environment.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate the appropriate use of terminology, within the disciplines of pathology and microbiology.
- ULO2: Explain the multi-factorial nature of health and disease.
- ULO3: Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of medical microbiology and general pathological processes.
- ULO4: Apply an understanding of the epidemiological aspects of disease, to issues such as immunisation, infection control and disease prevention.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Lab quizzes and test | 25% | No | Weekly during practical weeks x3 |
| Ongoing quizzes | 25% | No | Weekly: weeks 2-12 |
| Online final examination | 50% | No | University Official Exam Period |
Lab quizzes and test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Weekly during practical weeks x3
Weighting: 25%
Two online lab quizzes and one online lab procedures test
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of terminology, within the disciplines of pathology and microbiology.
- Explain the multi-factorial nature of health and disease.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of medical microbiology and general pathological processes.
- Apply an understanding of the epidemiological aspects of disease, to issues such as immunisation, infection control and disease prevention.
Ongoing quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Weekly: weeks 2-12
Weighting: 25%
11 short quizzes completed over the semester during online tutorial classes.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of terminology, within the disciplines of pathology and microbiology.
- Explain the multi-factorial nature of health and disease.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of medical microbiology and general pathological processes.
- Apply an understanding of the epidemiological aspects of disease, to issues such as immunisation, infection control and disease prevention.
Online final examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 24 hours
Due: University Official Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
End of semester written examination
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of terminology, within the disciplines of pathology and microbiology.
- Explain the multi-factorial nature of health and disease.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of medical microbiology and general pathological processes.
- Apply an understanding of the epidemiological aspects of disease, to issues such as immunisation, infection control and disease prevention.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
This unit involves some essential on-campus learning activities which will be delivered in accordance with a COVID Safe plan. You will be expected to attend relevant on-campus activities unless the Public Health Order and/or University advice changes.
Delivery mode
1. Three hours of online lectures (2 hrs on Wed, 1 hr on Thu) per week, weeks 1-13.
2. One x 1.5 hour tutorial per week, weeks 2-12.
3. Three x 2 hour practicals per student, starting from week 2
4. Five to six hours per week self-instructional learning, readings from the text and exercises on lecture topics
Each student is required to attend only 3 practicals/ workshops on consecutive weeks. A student enrolled in the online Workshop cannot attend another Workshop without prior written approval (email) from the unit convenor.
Required texts
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HLTH2301 Tutorial workbook (available on iLearn only; to be printed by students)
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*Understanding Pathophysiology by Judy Craft, Christopher Gordon & Adriana Tiziani; Mosby 2 Ed. 2014;ISBN 9780729541602
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K L McCance & S E Heuther. Pathophysiology. The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children. Mosby. 7th Edition, 2015 ISBN: 9780323088541. Recommended reading
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A medical dictionary (This will be useful for all health science units)
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D. Anderson et al. 2015. Nester’s Microbiology a Human Perspective. 8th Edition. McGraw- Hill, USA. ISBN: 9780073522593.
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R. Goering et al.Mims’ Medical Microbiology. Elsevier.5 Ed. eBook ISBN:9780702050299
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook