Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Christine Chiu
Cassy Ashford
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Credit points |
Credit points
20
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MD
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
(MEDI911 or MEDI8101) and (MEDI912 or MEDI8102)
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This is the first unit in the Applied Medical Sciences component of the Macquarie MD Course. In this unit you will develop a foundational understanding of the biomedical sciences behind the body systems. You will study how the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, pathology, microbiology, immunology and pharmacology contribute to the structure and function of normal body systems, and how these may be altered in common disease states. You will evaluate clinical case studies individually, and in small groups, to identify questions and learning needs, and will draw upon evidence from a range of sources to articulate responses to clinical scenarios. Learning activities will include lectures, interactive practical sessions, online activities, and team based learning sessions. Through this unit you will develop the foundational medical science knowledge needed to be an effective future clinical practitioner. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Detailed information regarding the assessment of the Macquarie MD and unit-specific assessment is available on the MQMDAssess Macquarie MD Assessment 2021 Intake iLearn site.
Grading
In this unit the mid- and final session examinations will be numerically graded with a standardised mark out of 100. The numeric marks for the assessment examinations are weighted according to their contribution, and used to calculate the overall Unit aggregate. Unit outcomes based on the unit aggregate will be reported to the University using the standard Macquarie grades (High distinction, Distinction, Credit, Pass, Fail). A single numerical grade (SNG) will be reported for each University grade. The conversion of the aggregate to SNG are available in the Macquarie MD Rules of Assessment and Progression document posted in the Policies and Guidelines section of the MDCU Doctor of Medicine Community iLearn site.
All final grades in the Macquarie MD are reviewed by the MD Course Board and Faculty Assessment Committee and ratified by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty Board. Therefore, they are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.
To pass this unit students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, attempt all assessment tasks, and meet any ungraded requirements which include professionalism.
Extensions for Assessment tasks
Applications for assessment task extensions must be submitted via https://ask.mq.edu.au/. For further details please refer to the Special Consideration Policy avaialble at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Professional Expectations
Professionalism is a key capability embedded in the Macquarie MD. Professional Behaviour Notifications (PBN) which can be a breach (PBNB) or a commendation (PBNC) may be awarded. PBNs will be recorded in the student's portfolio. As part of developing professionalism, Macquarie MD students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory and team-based learning activities. If attendance is deemed to be of concern, the student will be referred to the Year 1 and Stage 1 Lead for remediation, subsequent monitoring, and recording in the portfolio. Similarly, as part of developing professionalism, Macquarie MD students are expected to submit all work by the due date. Late submission without prior approved extension will result in a professional behaviour notification- breach (PBNB) in the portfolio.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Midsession exam | 40% | No | Week 7 |
End of session examination | 60% | No | Week 14-16 (Exam Period) |
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 40%
The mid-session exam is a written examination that will assess all content covered within the first half of the session. The examination will include both multiple choice and short answer questions which will be mapped to specific focused capability aspects with results for these aspects being recorded in your Macquarie Assessment Portfolio.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 60 hours
Due: Week 14-16 (Exam Period)
Weighting: 60%
The end of session examination will assess all content delivered during the session. The examination will include both multiple choice and short answer questions which will be mapped to specific focused capability aspects with results for these aspects being recorded in your Macquarie Assessment Portfolio.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Assumed knowledge
This unit assumes that you have a comprehensive knowledge of Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Textbooks
The following texts are recommended. Copies will be available online through the library and/or held in library reserve.
Technology and equipment
MQ is a BYOD environment where students are encouraged to bring their personally owned devices (laptops, tablets, etc.) to class and to use these devices to access information and study.
On-campus
Teaching rooms are equipped with state of art audio-visual and ICT equipment. Students will use a range of specific equipment typically used in the assessment and management of people with a range of health conditions.
Off-campus
To study optimally when off campus you will need to have access to a reliable internet connection to retrieve unit information and engage with online resources.
Consultation with staff
Staff will be available for individual consultations, please see the iLearn site for information on staff availability for consultation.
Teaching and Learning Strategy
This unit will have 6 hours of lectures, one 2 hour practical session and one 2 hour clinical colloquium session each week.
iLearn
This unit's iLearn site will provide weekly resources for students, including:
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:
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.
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 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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook