HLTH SC 2108 - Precision Medicine: Disease, Treatment & Prevention
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 2108 Course Precision Medicine: Disease, Treatment & Prevention Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites ANAT SC 1102 or BIOLOGY 1101 or MEDIC ST 1000B Incompatible HLTH SC 2103 and HLTH SC 2107 Assumed Knowledge HLTH SC 2104 Assessment Students will complete formative quizzes, participate in large group tutorials/case-based learning sessions, complete 3x online assignments, 3x in-semester exams Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Bianca Guglietti
Please direct all querries to precisionmed@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals concepts in precision medicine 2 Demonstrate a basic understanding of genetics, genomics and epigenetics, including different populations and disease outcomes are impacted by variation, and how this can be exploited in precision medicine. 3 Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary concepts in modern pharmacology and pharmacogenonics which determine individual responses to medicine, and how these shape the future of modern drug developments. 4 Outline how precision modern treatments and technologies have influenced prevention, management, diagnosis and treatment in healthcare. 5 Demonstrate basic understanding of how these targets, techniques and technologies are being applied to pathologies in infection, immunity and cancer to improve patient outcomes. University 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.
1-5 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.
5 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.
1-5 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.
1-5 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.
2, 5 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.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. 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
All specific readings etc will be available on MyUni.Recommended Resources
All specific readings etc will be available on MyUni.Online Learning
The primary means of communication outside of the formal contact hours will be via MyUni. Announcements will be used as the main method of communicating with the student cohort. Course material will be supported by online resources and lecture recordings via MyUni. Material will be sequentially released in line with the teaching and learning activities in each week.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Online lectures will be accompanied by an in-person 'research spotlight', delivered by leaders and experts in their field. Lecture content will be supported by large group tutorials to reinforce and further expand. There will be two online lectures per week, with an in-person research spotlight in place of the final lecture for each module (1-4). In-person tutorials will take place on alternating weeks.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Is a 3 unit course so the total workload (including contact and non-contact) for a 3 unit course is 150 hours.Learning Activities Summary
Online lectures will be accompanied by an in-person 'research spotlight', delivered by leaders and experts in their field. Lecture content will be supported by large group tutorials to reinforce and further expand. There will be two online lectures per week, with an in-person research spotlight in place of the final lecture for each module (1-4). In-person tutorials will take place on alternating weeks.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 Assessment Type Weighting Hurdle Requirement? Course Learning Outcomes assessed Introductory Quiz Formative 0% No 1 - 5 Module Quizzes 1-4 Summative 60% (4 X 15%) No 1 - 5 CBLs (1-4) Summative 30% (4 X 7.5%) No 1 - 5 Course Participation Summative 10% Must attend 3/4 research spotlights to be eligible to receive full 10% 1-5 Assessment Detail
Online revision quizzes (Formative- 0%): Students have access to four online revision quizzes over the course duration. These are designed to reinforce concepts taught in the tutorials.
Case-based learning (CBL) online assignments (Summative:- 3x 10% = 30%): Three assignments worth 10% each will be based around the in-class CBL sessions. The online assignments will require you to use the research skills, that you develop in the CBL in-class sessions, to investigate a scenario or ‘case’. You will have to utilise the information that you find, to answer questions posed to you in a sequential, case-based format
In-semester examinations: (Summative- A: 25%, B: 25% & C: 20% = 70%) Three theory examinations (A,B & C) held during scheduled class times, consisting of multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Exam A will assess content from weeks 1-4 (inclusive) and tutorials 1 & 2, Exam B will assess content from weeks 5-8 (inclusive) and tutorial 3, and Exam C will assess content from weeks 9-12 (inclusive) and tutorial 4.
Students must achieve a minimum of 40% for each of the exams A,B & C and reach a final course mark of at least 50% in order to pass the course.
Submission
CBL assignments and in-semester examinations will be completed and submitted online via MyUni and they will be e-marked.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.
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