HLTH SC 1002 - Create. Communicate. Connect with Health and Medical Sciences
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 1002 Course Create. Communicate. Connect with Health and Medical Sciences Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Restrictions Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences or Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Adv). Assessment Workshop attendance 10%, writing and researching skills 35%, group work skills 30%, career awareness portfolio 25%. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Anna Leonard
Course co-ordinators are Dr Anna Leonard & Dr Bonnie Williams.Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 – Identify possible pathways in health and medical sciences and what skills are required
2 – Demonstrate skills in locating, interpreting, evaluating and reporting appropriate information relevant to health and medical sciences
3 – Apply appropriate oral and written communication skills to effectively engage with peers and staff
4 – Positively contribute as a member of a learning communityUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,3,4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,3,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,4 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
1, 4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course information will be provided on MyUni. Students are expected to engage frequently with this material.
Course notes for each workshop session will be provided for download and will serve as a reference or template for taking notes.Recommended Resources
There is no required/recommended textbook for this course. All resources, including links to journal articles and activities completed throughout workshops, will be available on the MyUni course pages.Online Learning
All course material for workshops and lectures will be available on MyUni, along with supporting resources. Material will be released in line with the teaching and learning activities in each week.
The primary means of communication outside of formal contact hours will be via MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Course material will primarily be delivered in weekly interactive workshops, incorporating both small group discovery experience and online resources.
Assessments will be spaced throughout the semester and are designed to promote regular practice of the content and skills taught in the workshops. Concepts will be reinforced and assessed through written and oral assessment, online quizzes and online short answer assessments.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Total semester workload: 130 hours
Students are reminded that the overall predicted workload for a full time student (taking 4 x 3 unit courses per semester) is an average of 48 hours per week. This includes contact and non-contact hours and includes general study and time to complete assignments.
As HLTH SC 1002: Create. Communicate. Connect. with Health and Medical Sciences is a 3 unit course then it is expected that you spend approximately 12 hours per week (including contact time) studying this course; bearing in mind that this can be flexible depending on each student's individual learning methods.Learning Activities Summary
An up-to-date timetable of course activities can be downloaded from MyUni.
The course is organsied into 3 themes, each theme focusing on a specific skill set. Below is an outline of the themes covered throughout the semester and the associated skills.
Foundation Research Skills:- Literature searching and academic referencing
- Scientific writing
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective team work skills
- Effective oral communication
- Receiving and providing feedback
- Introduction to the BHMS majors
- Introduction to careers available for BHMS graduates
- Identifying career pathways within the health and medical science field
Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcomes Workshop Attendance and Participation Summative 10% 1, 2, 3 & 4 Writing & Researching Skills Summative 35% 1, 2 & 3 Group Work Skills Summative 30% 1, 2, 3 & 4 Career Awareness Portfolio Summative 25% 1, 2 & 3 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at your weekly workshops forms 10% of your overall mark, based on your active participation in these sessions. Attendance is important at all workshops as this course teaches practical skills during this time. This is the only contact time, apart from an introductory lecture, for the course.Assessment Detail
Workshop Participation (10%)
This course relies heavily on your active involvement within your scheduled weekly workshop to maximise your skill development and contribution to your Small Group Discovery Experience Task.
Writing & Research Skills (35%)
Students will be assessed on various skills needed to write a high quality scientific literature review, such as finding information, critically analysing, interpreting and synthesing scientific information, and developing scientific writing skills. This assessment will include (1) demonstration of researching information using appropriate database searches, (2) developing an well strucutred essay plan (3) a final written scientific literature review.
Small Group Discovery Experience (30%)
Using a case based problem, you will work with a small group of student peers to deeply understand your Health Discovery Topic. You will have both individual and group work tasks throughout the semester. As a group you will perform a final oral presentation on your Health Discovery Topic. Working well in a team environment is a key graduate attribute and an important skill ALL employers look for.
Career Awareness Portfolio (25%)
What does a career in health and medical sciences look like? You will explore this idea through investigation of alumni careers and reflect on your own motivations about why you have decided to undertake this degree and where it will to take you.Submission
Submission of written tasks will be done via MyUni, with the literature review assessment submitted via Turnitin in MyUni.
All quizzes and surveys will be completed online via MyUni.
Penalties and Submission:- Staff will clearly indicate the deadline (date and time) for coursework submission in the course information contained within MyUni. In addition, assessment deadlines will be announced via MyUni at least 7 days prior to the submission deadline.
- Unless otherwise indicated, coursework should be submitted electronically via MyUni.
- Coursework received after the deadline will be penalised and information regarding late penalties can be found on MyUni.
- Submission dates may be extended under exceptional circumstances. Please refer to the Modified arrangements for coursework assessment policy.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Instructor and course SELTs will be run annually. A summary of the previous years SELT reports, including an overview of the actions taken by the course coordinators in response to any issues raised will be provided via the MyUni course pages. -
Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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