HLTH SC 1002 - Create. Communicate. Connect with Health and Medical Sciences
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020
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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 Studies Term Semester 2 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 research skills 35%, group work skills 30%, career awareness portfolio 25% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Bonnie Williams
Course co-ordinators are Dr Bonnie Williams and Mrs Emma Muhlack.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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2,3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1,3,4 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1,3,4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3,4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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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
Learning will be supported by seminars, interactive workshops, small group discovery experience and online resources. Learning will be assessed through written and oral assessment, quizzes, and short answer assessments.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
156 hours for the semester.Learning Activities Summary
Foundation research skills
Time management skills
Literature searching and academic referencing
Scientific writing
Problem solving and decision making skills
Communication skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Professional communication skills
Working as a team
Effective oral communication
Receiving & providing feedback
Developing career awareness
Introduction to the health and medical science majors
Introduction to the careers available for health and medical science graduates
Choosing a career in health and medical science that best suits your interests and personal attributesSmall Group Discovery Experience
Small groups of students will work together to examine a health issue and propose solutions at the individual and population level to that issue. Students' solutions will be presented in oral format during class time. Students will also assess the work of their peers across a number of criteria. -
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 OUTCOME(S) Workshop 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 and participation at workshops from weeks 3-12 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 (12%)
This course relies heavily on your active involvement within the workshops 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 structured essay plan (3) a final written scientific literature review.
Group Work Skills & Small Group Discovery Experience (28%)
Using a case based problem, you will work with a small group of student peers to deeply understand your health and medical science related 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 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
e-submission and e-marking will be used.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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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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