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MEDI3301 – Clinical Neuroscience
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
Vivek Gupta
Nitin Chitranshi
Cara Hildreth
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(MEDI204 or MEDI2300) or (COGS202 or COGS2000) or ((HLTH214 or ANAT2004) and (BIOL257 or BIOL2230))
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit, you will explore the pathophysiological basis of common neurological disorders, including, but not limited to, stroke, brain tumours, Motor Neuron Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, frontotemporal dementia and epilepsy. The current clinical treatment and management of common neurological disorders will be explained and links to ongoing translational research highlighted. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Describe the concepts and mechanisms underlying major diseases of the nervous system.
- ULO2: Discuss the current clinical treatment and management strategies for patients with common neurological disorders.
- ULO3: Evaluate the current research literature investigating nervous system disorders and discuss how research can improve our understanding of the pathological basis and treatment outcomes for nervous system disorders.
General Assessment Information
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, which is available at:
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn. All final grades in the Bachelor of Clinical Science are determined by a grading committee and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convener. To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, attempt all assessment tasks, meet any ungraded requirements including professionalism and achieve an SNG of 50 or better.
Student Professionalism
In the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses. As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including tutorials.
Furthermore, lectures and seminars are key learning activities that you are expected to attend throughout completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Science. While audio recordings and lecture slides may be made available following these large group sessions, it is important to recognise that such resources are a study aid - and should not be considered an alternative to lecture or seminar attendance.
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all small group interactive sessions. Students that do not meet this requirement may be deemed unable to meet expectations regarding professionalism and may be referred for disciplinary action (which may include exclusion from assessments and unit failure).
Similarly, as part of developing professionalism, students are expected to submit all work by the due date. Applications for assessment task extensions must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Special Consideration Policy available at
https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Late Submission
Late submissions will receive a 5% per day penalty including weekends and public holidays. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. For example:
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Due date |
Received |
Days late |
Deduction |
Raw mark |
Final mark |
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Friday 14th |
Monday 17th |
3 |
15% |
75% |
60% |
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| In Class Test/ Online test | 10% | No | Week 3, 12 August 2021 (Thursday) |
| Neuroscience Assignment | 30% | No | Week 7, 7th September 2021 (Tuesday) |
| In class test/ Online test | 10% | No | Week 10, 14th October 2021 (Thursday) |
| Final Exam | 50% | No | Exam Period |
In Class Test/ Online test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 7 hours
Due: Week 3, 12 August 2021 (Thursday)
Weighting: 10%
Quiz/ Test in week 10 comprises of forty multiple choice questions (MCQ) and/or short answer question (SAQ).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe the concepts and mechanisms underlying major diseases of the nervous system.
- Discuss the current clinical treatment and management strategies for patients with common neurological disorders.
- Evaluate the current research literature investigating nervous system disorders and discuss how research can improve our understanding of the pathological basis and treatment outcomes for nervous system disorders.
Neuroscience Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: Week 7, 7th September 2021 (Tuesday)
Weighting: 30%
In week 7 students submit an assignment of 1500 words. Recommended to check for plagiarism in Turnitin.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe the concepts and mechanisms underlying major diseases of the nervous system.
- Discuss the current clinical treatment and management strategies for patients with common neurological disorders.
- Evaluate the current research literature investigating nervous system disorders and discuss how research can improve our understanding of the pathological basis and treatment outcomes for nervous system disorders.
In class test/ Online test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 7 hours
Due: Week 10, 14th October 2021 (Thursday)
Weighting: 10%
Quiz/ Test in week 3 comprises of forty multiple choice questions (MCQ) and/or short answer question (SAQ)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe the concepts and mechanisms underlying major diseases of the nervous system.
- Discuss the current clinical treatment and management strategies for patients with common neurological disorders.
- Evaluate the current research literature investigating nervous system disorders and discuss how research can improve our understanding of the pathological basis and treatment outcomes for nervous system disorders.
Final Exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
Written/ online exam using a combination of multiple choice questions and short answer question types covering the content delivered across the session.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe the concepts and mechanisms underlying major diseases of the nervous system.
- Discuss the current clinical treatment and management strategies for patients with common neurological disorders.
- Evaluate the current research literature investigating nervous system disorders and discuss how research can improve our understanding of the pathological basis and treatment outcomes for nervous system disorders.
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
Recommended reading:
1. Clinical Neuroscience by Paul Johns. Publisher: Churchill Livingstone. Edition 1. ISBN: 9780443103216
Unit Schedule
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Week |
Topic |
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Week 1 Monday 26 July- Friday 30 July |
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia |
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Week 2 Monday 2 Aug- Friday 6 Aug |
Inflammatory-Multiple Sclerosis, NMO, Meningitis, Encephalitis |
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Week 3 Monday 9 Aug- Friday 13 Aug |
Vision disorder |
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Week 4 Monday 16 Aug- Friday 20 Aug |
Epilepsy / sleep disorders/ CNS drugs and toxicity/ alcohol induced toxicity |
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Week 5 Monday 23 Aug- Friday 27 Aug |
Headache-Migraine, cranial nerves, Trigeminal Neuralgia |
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Week 6 Monday 30 Aug- Friday 3 Sep |
Tumours - astrocytoma, glioma, meningioma, Neurofibromatosis, secondaries |
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Week 7 Monday 6 Sep- Friday 10 Sep |
Neurovascular disorders - Stroke, Ischemic, haemorrhagic and vasculitis, Aneurysm |
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September 13, 2021, to September 24, 2021
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Break |
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Week 8 Monday 27 Sep- Friday 1 Oct |
Movement disorders- MND, Parkinson's disease, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis, Tremors and Ataxia |
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Week 9 Monday 4 Oct- Friday 8 Oct |
CSF disorders- Syringomyelia, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Hydrocephalus |
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Week 10 Monday 11 Oct- Friday 15 Oct |
Peripheral neuropathy, Degenerative spine, and other neuropathies |
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Week 11 Monday 18 Oct- Friday 22 Oct |
Hearing loss-auditory neuroscience |
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Week 12 Monday 25 Oct- Friday 29 Oct |
Neuroendocrine disorders - Pituitary and hypothalamus |
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Week 13 Monday 1 Nov- Friday 5 Nov |
Neurotrauma |
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
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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Unit information based on version 2021.03R of the Handbook