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.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Stephney Whillier
Patty Hodgson
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above including HLTH2301 or HLTH215
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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 is the last of three units, in which students have the opportunity to explore the relationship between health and disease, from both the biological and psychosocial perspective. The pathologies studied in this unit are those of the musculoskeletal, nervous and integumentary systems, as well as those relating to the eye and the ear. Their causes, mechanisms and effects are explored. The links between these disease mechanisms and their clinical manifestations is highlighted. By the completion of this unit, students will have completed their study of the major diseases of the body, and how they manifest in the patient. This will ultimately deepen their understanding of the complex relationship between ourselves and our environment.
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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:
The format will be 10 multiple choice questions. Each quiz will open on Monday at 8am and close on Sunday at 11pm of that week. There will be absolutely no opportunity to submit a quiz after the closing time as answers are released at that point. If you have technical difficulties, email your answers to your convenor and they will be manually marked. If you email these after the closing time, they will not be marked. The quizzes will have a time limit of 10 minutes, and there will be only one submission per student. The resultant mark will be an AVERAGE of the 4 quiz marks (please note, NOT best x of 4).
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.
You must attend and participate in at least 80% of the weekly tutorial classes to pass this unit. Student roll will be taken.
You must attend the class in which you are enrolled. You must not exchange your class time without consultation with the convenor. In special circumstances, if you are unable to attend your assigned tutorial in any week, you may request attendance at an alternative session that week, through written request to the unit convener. This allowance may be used on a maximum of 2 occasions.
The Semester 1 University Examination period is from: 8-26 November, 2021
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. The University’s Special Consideration Policy can be found at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration. Information can also be found at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
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 special consideration, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period.
If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled in the interval between the regular exam period and the start of the next session. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. You can check the supplementary exam information page on FSE101 in iLearn (bit.ly/FSESupp) for dates, and approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.
NOTE: Supplementary exams may be in a different format to the exam set in the normal examination period.
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.
Extensions to assignments are at the discretion of the unit convenor. It is your responsibility to prove to the convenor that there has been unavoidable disruption. Marks will be deducted for late submissions in the absence of an approved extension.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online quizzes | 5% | No | weeks 5, 7, 11 and 13 |
Mid-semester Examination | 35% | No | week 7 |
Final Examination | 60% | No | exam period |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: weeks 5, 7, 11 and 13
Weighting: 5%
The quizzes will be spread throughout the semester. Each quiz will be of 10 minutes duration and cover material that has been delivered in lectures and/or tutorials.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: week 7
Weighting: 35%
This examination will cover the content delivered in the first part of the semester. Questions will be in short answer format.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: exam period
Weighting: 60%
This examination will cover the content delivered throughout the entire semester. Question format will be multiple choice and short answer.
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
This unit is characterised by a moderate degree of flexibility. It incorporates a variety of learning tools and media. It will comprise:
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ACTIVITY |
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Lectures
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1 × 2 hour lectures per week online
Monday 2-4pm |
2 hours per week, weeks 1-12 |
Tutorials
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1 × 2 hours tutorial class per week, weeks 2 – 12 Monday 4-6pm (14 Eastern, 188), Tuesday 11-1pm (14 Eastern, 188), 3-5pm (11WW, 180), Wednesday 9-11am (online), Wednesday 2-4pm (IOCC, 208), 4-6pm (IOCC, 208), Thursday 2-4pm (online) Note that you must attend just one tutorial a week |
2 hours per week, weeks 2-12
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Other |
Revision, self-instructional learning, preparation for tutorials and readings from the manual/text |
6 - 8 hours per week
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Please note that the venues are subject to change until just before the start of the semester. So, for further details on class time and locations for this unit follow the link below:
http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/timetables
Unit Web Page
You can log in to iLearn System via the link listed below:
https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
Your username is your student MQID. Your MQID and password have been mailed to you by the university. If you have lost them, go to the student portal: http://students.mq.edu.au/home
All lecture materials will be posted on ilearn, and there is also a link to ECHO360 for audio recordings of the lectures.
Required and recommended resources
Required:
Recommended:
Textbooks for this unit can be purchased online from Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/coop
The list of Macquarie University S1 2021 units and texts can be found on the Booktopia website.
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 2021.01R of the Handbook