Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
senior lecturer
Stephney Whillier
Contact via 9850 9387
17WW 357
by appointment
tutor
Jack Sahagian
tutor
Joyce El-Haddad
tutor
Martin Frutiger
tutor
Jaxson Wearing
tutor
Robin Koehler
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
HLTH108
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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 builds on the basic anatomy taught in HLTH108. It focuses on the structure and function of the nervous system. The unit utilises an integrated approach within which relevant gross anatomy, histology and embryology, as well as clinical and applied anatomy are incorporated.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
The University Examination period in for Semester 2 is from the 11 – 29 November, 2019. 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.
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.
Returning Assessment Tasks 1. Quizzes and Mid-semester test: Your papers will be returned during the tutorial, and the tutor will review the answers. The papers must be returned to the tutor at the end of the session.
2. Practical exam: Papers will not be returned but marks will be given out prior to the final theory exam.
3. Examination: Papers will not be returned. Marks will be made available on iLearn.
Extensions and penalties
Extensions to assignments are at the discretion of the unit convenor. It is the responsibility of the student 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.
Grades
Achievement of grades will be based on the following criteria:
High Distinction: provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application.
Distinction: provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.
Credit: provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; plus communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline.
Pass: provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; and communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.
Fail: does not provide evidence of attainment of all learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; and incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline.
Sometimes it helps to ‘translate’ these descriptions into numbers. So, what we expect from you in this unit, in order for you to attain a specific grade, is outlined below:
Grade |
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Pass |
50 – 64% |
Credit |
65 - 74% |
Distinction |
75 - 84% |
High Distinction |
85 - 100% |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Nine Tutorial Quizzes | 20% | No | tutorial time |
Practical exam | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Final theory exam | 40% | No | TBA |
Assignment Presentation | 20% | No | Week 6 |
Due: tutorial time
Weighting: 20%
Nine (9) Tutorial quizzes: 10 minute quizzes held at the start of tutorials in WEEKS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 that will test lecture material of the previous week/s. See the schedule above for details.
The format will be multiple choice questions or fill in the missing word/s. The resultant mark will be an AVERAGE of the 9 quiz marks (please note, NOT best x of 9). Absence from the tutorial without a special consideration will result in a zero mark.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Practical test: All identification activities conducted during the practical classes, and tutorial work are examinable, and include identifying structures on images, bones, models, prosections, radiographs, MRI and CT images.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%
Final examination: This will cover the content of the entire semester. It tests knowledge of the theory, and the ability to connect that knowledge to real life situations (e.g. case studies). It will consist of a 2 hour written exam with multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%
Assignment Presentation: during week 6, the 2h practical will be given up entirely to presentations. These will be given by student groups of 5-6 members (only). Every member of the group must have the same practical timeslot in order that the group can be present together during their presentation.
Groups must be chosen by the end of week 2, and the group must submit their names, and their topic, to the convenor via email. No more than two groups can do the same topic, and so the topics will be reviewed on a first come, first served, basis. You must not begin your preparations for your presentation until the convenor has agreed that you may proceed. This is also a help to you, as you may not have chosen an appropriate topic, and therefore, regrettably, it will be declined. You will be directed to finding another topic if it is already taken or is not suitable.
Each member of the group must have a designated role and set of responsibilities, and this must be listed at the end of the presentation. All members must present. Individual marks will be given, so it is essential that each person’s contribution to the work is documented.
The subject of the presentation is a science/medical media alert that relates to neuroanatomy, or a pathology/disease associated with the nervous system. It must be recent i.e. 2017 – 2018.
Examples of places to explore are the following:
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/lists/the-week-in-neuroscience-july-26-2018-306809
http://www.dana.org/cerebrum/archives/
https://www.technologynetworks.com/
The following questions must be answered:
DELIVERY AND RESOURCES
Delivery mode
This unit is characterised by a moderate degree of flexibility. It incorporates a variety of learning tools and media. It will comprise:
Class times and locations
Attendance Requirements
You must attend the practical and tutorial class in which you enrolled. Students must not exchange their class time. If you miss your assigned practical or tutorial in any week, you may request attendance at an alternative session, through email request and appropriate documentation to the unit convenor. This allowance may be used on a maximum of 2 occasions. Attendance is taken at each practical and tutorial. If you miss more than 2 sessions without emailing the unit convenor to explain why, you will be asked to come in to discuss your progress.
Unit Web Page
You can log in to iLearn System through http://learn.mq.edu.au
All lectures materials will be posted on iLearn. The Audiovisual recording will be available on ECHO on iLearn.
Required and recommended resources
Required:
Recommended:
Websites:
An excellent website for anatomy is now available on our Macquarie University library website. Go to Databases, choose the subject ‘Chiropractic’ and click on ‘Anatomy.tv’ for Wolterskluwer Ovid Primal Pictures Interactive Anatomy
The content is divided into 14 topics. Some topics include a few selected associated pathologies for discussion
Topic 1: Overview
Topic 2: Spinal cord
Topic 3: Ontogeny
Topic 4: Cerebral cortex and cerebrum
Topic 5: Limbic System
Topic 6: Diencephalon
Topic 7: Basal ganglia
Topic 8: Brainstem
Topic 9: Special sensory pathways
Topic 10: Cerebellum
Topic 11: Peripheral nervous system: plexuses and peripheral nerves
Topic 12: Autonomic nervous system
Topic 13: Somatosensory pathways
Topic 14: Motor pathways
Timetable for Lectures, Practicals and Tutorials
Date |
Monday (2h) & Friday (1 h): LECTURES |
Monday: PRACTICALS (2 hours) |
Thursday: TUTORIALS (1 hour) |
Week 1 Monday, July 29 |
Monday: Overview of nervous system Friday: Spinal cord overview
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None
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None |
Week 2 Monday, August 5 |
Monday: Cerebral cortex and blood supply Friday: Ontogeny |
Overview of the nervous system including overview of spinal cord |
1. Group work on Organisation of the Nervous System 2. Case study on spinal cord |
Week 3 Monday, August 12 |
Monday: Diencephalon and Internal Capsule Friday: Limbic system |
Cerebral cortex and blood supply, ontogeny |
1. Quiz on week 1 + 2 lectures 2. Cerebral Cortex Activity and Case Study 3. Ontogeny Activity |
Week 4 Monday, August 19 |
Basal ganglia |
Diencephalon, Internal Capsule and limbic system |
1. Quiz on week 3 lectures 2. Feedback previous quiz 3. Case study on Thalamus |
Week 5 Monday, August 26 |
Brainstem |
Basal ganglia |
1. Quiz on week 4 lectures 2. Feedback on previous quiz 3. Group work and case study on basal ganglia |
Week 6 Monday, September 2 |
Cranial Nerves |
Presentations |
1. Quiz on week 5 lectures 2. Feedback on previous quiz 3. Brainstem discussion and case study
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Week 7 Monday, September 9 |
Special senses |
Brainstem and Cranial Nerves |
1. Quiz on week 6 lectures 2. Feedback on previous quiz 3. Discussion and case study on cranial nerves |
September 16 – 29 MIDSEMESTER BREAK |
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Week 8 Monday, September 30 |
Cerebellum |
Special Senses |
1. Feedback on previous quiz 2. Radiology |
Week 9 Tuesday, October 8 |
Friday: plexuses and peripheral nerves |
Labour Day |
1. Quiz on weeks 7 + 8 lectures 2. Case studies on special senses and cerebellum |
Week 10 Monday, October 14 |
ANS |
Cerebellum |
1. Quiz on week 9 lectures 2. Feedback on previous quiz 3. Group work and case study on peripheral nerves |
Week 11 Monday, October 21 |
Sensory afferent pathways |
ANS |
1. Quiz on week 10 lectures 2. Feedback on previous quiz 3. Case studies on ANS |
Week 12 Monday, October 28 |
Motor efferent pathways |
Revision |
1. Quiz on week 11 lectures 2. Feedback on previous quiz 3. Sensory afferent pathways activities |
Week 13 Monday, Nov 4 |
None |
PRACTICAL EXAM |
1. Feedback on previous quiz 2. Activity and case study on motor pathways |
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