Case Study Assignment

Assessment Type ¹: Case study/analysis Indicative Time on Task ²: 10 hours Due: 27/04/2025 Weighting: 25%

 

The student submits a draft case study to ChatGPT for analysis according to specific criteria. The student addresses each of the website's comments in a report and then redrafts the case study. 

 

On successful completion you will be able to:

• Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations for a range of pathologies that occur in each of the following systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Haematopoietic and Lymphatic, Endocrine and Digestive systems
• For each disease studied, explain the relationship between its aetiology,pathophysiology and clinical manifestations
• Demonstrate the fundamental skills required for decision-making and clinical reasoning on the basis of aetiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical manifestations
• Explain the multifactorial nature in the development of disease states
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and basic pathology, to develop the likely mode of progression of the diseases studied in this unit
• Justify the need for chiropractors to have a sound knowledge and understanding of the diseases studied in this unit.

 

Presentation

Assessment Type ¹: Presentation Indicative Time on Task ²: 15 hours Due: Allocated in tutorial time Weighting: 25%

 

Students choose a question or case study in that week’s tutorial and give a presentation according to a rubric. 

 

On successful completion you will be able to:

• For each disease studied, explain the relationship between its aetiology,pathophysiology and clinical manifestations
• Demonstrate the fundamental skills required for decision-making and clinical reasoning on the basis of aetiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical manifestations
• Explain the multifactorial nature in the development of disease states
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and basic pathology, to develop the likely mode of progression of the diseases studied in this unit
• Justify the need for chiropractors to have a sound knowledge and understanding of the diseases studied in this unit.

 

End of semester final written examination

Assessment Type ¹: Examination Indicative Time on Task ²: 35 hours Due: Official Exam Period Weighting: 50%

 

Final theory exam

On successful completion you will be able to:

• Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations for a range of pathologies that occur in each of the following systems: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Haematopoietic and Lymphatic, Endocrine and Digestive systems
• For each disease studied, explain the relationship between its aetiology,pathophysiology and clinical manifestations
• Demonstrate the fundamental skills required for decision-making and clinical reasoning on the basis of aetiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology and clinical manifestations
• Explain the multifactorial nature in the development of disease states
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and basic pathology, to develop the likely mode of progression of the diseases studied in this unit
• Justify the need for chiropractors to have a sound knowledge and understanding of the diseases studied in this unit.

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

 

Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128).

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better.

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

 

Late Submissions

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE MARK) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.

For example:

Number of days (hours) late Total Possible Marks Deduction Raw mark Final mark

1 day (1-24 hours) 100 5 75 70

2 days (24-48 hours) 100 10 75 65

3 days (48-72 hours) 100 15 75 60

7 days (144-168 hours) 100 35 75 40

>7 days (>168 hours) 100 - 75 0

Special Consideration

If you are unable to complete an assessment task on or by the specified date due circumstances that are unexpected, unavoidable, significantly disruptive and beyond your control, you may apply for special consideration in accordance with the special consideration policy. Applications for special consideration must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via ask.mq.edu.au.

The Semester 1 University Examination period is from: 9-26 June, 2026

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.

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.

This unit is characterised by a moderate degree of flexibility. It incorporates a variety of learning tools and media. It will comprise:

	ACTIVITY	Total
Lectures	1 × 2 hour lecture per week pre-recorded online	2 hours per week, weeks 1-12
Tutorials	1 × 2 hours tutorial class per week, weeks 2 – 12 Note that you must attend just one tutorial a week	2 hours per week, weeks 2-12
Other	Revision, self-instructional learning, preparation for tutorials and readings from the manual/text	6 - 8 hours per week

Please note that 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 recordings of the lectures.

 

Required and recommended resources

Required:

1. HLTH3302/CHIR6302 Tutorial Course Manual 2025 – This has been uploaded to iLearn. Please be sure to either download, print and bind the manual, or have an iPad or laptop to access the manual during the tutorial.

Recommended: 

• Craft JA et al (2018) Understanding Pathophysiology ANZ, 3^rd Edition, Elsevier Australia.
• McCance KL et al (2019) Pathophysiology – The biologic basis of disease in adults and children, 8^th Edition, Elsevier Australia.

WEEK	LECTURE	TUTORIAL	Important Dates
1 FEB 23	L1: Cardiovascular System 1	NONE
2 MAR 2	L2: Cardiovascular System 2	T1: Cardiovascular System 1
3 MAR 9	L3: Lymphoid and Haematopoietic Systems 1	T2: Cardiovascular System 2
4 MAR 16	L4: Lymphoid and Haematopoietic Systems 2	T3: Lymphoid and Haematopoietic Systems 1	Census Date: March 20
5 MAR 23	L5: Endocrine System 1	T4: Lymphoid and Haematopoietic Systems 2
6 MAR 30	L6: Endocrine System 2	T5: Endocrine System 1
APRIL 6-19 MID-SESSION BREAK
7 APR 20	L7: Endocrine System 3	T6: Endocrine System 2
8 APR 27	L8: Digestive System 1	NONE	Case Study assessment due: April 27 Last day Withdraw Without Fail: April 28
9 MAY 4	L9: Digestive System 2	T7: Digestive System 1
10 MAY 11	L10 & 11: Respiratory System 1 + 2	T8: Digestive System 2
11 MAY 18	L11: Respiratory System 2	T9: Respiratory System 1
12 MAY 25	NONE	T10: Respiratory System 2
13 JUN 1	NONE	NONE

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In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human 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 clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.