MEDIC ST 3101A - Scientific Basis of Medicine III Part 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

Through the study of clinical cases students continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of the basic scientific principles that underpin the practice of medicine. The Case Based Learning Program emphasises the need for students to be able to explain the mechanisms responsible for the production of symptoms and signs of diseases and to be able to relate these to pathophysiology and related underlying scientific disciplines. At this level the cases give more consideration to diagnosis and management. Student learning in this course is supported by relevant resource sessions and lectures.

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Course Details

Course Code	MEDIC ST 3101A
Course	Scientific Basis of Medicine III Part 1
Coordinating Unit	Medical Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Contact	Weekly lectures, CBL sessions & resource sessions
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	MEDIC ST 2000A, MEDIC ST 2000B, MEDIC ST 2101A, MEDIC ST 2101B, MEDIC ST 2102A, MEDIC ST 2102B, MEDIC ST 2103A, MEDIC ST 2103B and an approved Level II elective; or by approval of the Dean of Medicine
Restrictions	Available to MBBS students only
Assessment	Refer to Course Outline

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Benita Foreman

Contact is initially care of the CBL tutor. The course is taught by tutors and teachers drawn from scientific and clinical staff.

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Furtherdetails of the timetable structure will be made available at the start of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

The SBM thread runs across Years 1-3 of the Medical Program. In Year 1 students will be introduced to basic concepts and vocabulary. Learning will become more complex as the course progresses. All of the courses in Years 1-3 are designed to help prepare students to undertake clinical placements in Years 4-6.

Detailed objectives for each year level in the MBBS Program are distributed as part of the case-based learning program and may include, but not be limited to, the following:

1	Demonstrate the required professional behaviour in all educational, clinical and professional relationships, including with other students.
2	Have a critical and questioning approach to learning.
3	Be enthusiastic about learning, and understand the importance of life-long learning.
4	Develop competence in case-based learning (CBL) processes, including the integration of knowledge across disciplines.
5	Begin to effectively use information technology in communication and decision-making, and understand the application of research on evolving methods of health care.
6	Understand the thematic structure of the case-based program in Years 1-3.
7	Able to use appropriate medical terminology and vocabulary.
8	Able to understand and explain the mechanisms whereby normal biological and anatomical processes are disturbed in disease, and be able to apply the knowledge base gained from previous cases to new but related cases.
9	Able to identify gross and surface anatomical, histological, microbiological and macroscopic and microscopic pathological features.
10	Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of homeostasis, and the basic mechanisms by which the internal environment is regulated, with a particular emphasis on fluid balance, electrolytes, blood pressure, acid-base balance.
11	Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of cellular function and its control by neurohumoral mechanisms via receptors and signaling processes.
12	Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of genetic control of cellular function, the role of genetics in disease pathogenesis, the basics of Mendelian and polygenic inheritance, and the increasingly important role of genetics in medicine.
13	Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanistic links between basic sciences (biological and psychological) and the normal and abnormal findings on physical and mental state examination of the systems studied.
14	Understand the importance of the social and behavioural sciences to medical practice and demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patients’ cultural and linguistic background, the value of diversity and tolerance of uncertainty, and the affect of culture and history on health.
15	Progressively develop clinical reasoning skills through the practice of clinical reasoning and the application of integrated knowledge.

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog 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.	4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
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.	2,15
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.	3
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.	14
Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	1, 14
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1, 5, 8-13
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.	1

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Students will be required to purchase a standard medical examination kit and textbooks.

Recommended Resources

Much of the information which can be found on the internet is of questionable accuracy and it is vital that students have accurate information. There will be recommended textbooks for specific courses and students will be advised of these as part of introduction to that course.

For the SBM course, students will need basic textbooks on anatomy and histology, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology and biomedical science. There are a lot of different textbooks available and different textbooks will appeal to different learners. The Adelaide Medical Students’ Society publishes and distributes a document to assist you in deciding which textbooks to buy. We recommend that you spend time looking at different textbooks and talking to your peers about what has worked for them, before you purchase any textbooks.

Extensive electronic and paper-based resources will be recommended as the course progresses.

Online Learning

Online learning is an important curriculum component in all years of the MBBS course. Material for all courses are provided through the medical program curriculum website at https://curriculum.adelaide.edu.au/index.asp or through MyUni.

Reliable sources of reference journal articles are available online through the 最新糖心Vlog Barr Smith Library (BSL) and various search engines.

Wikipedia can be a useful guide for definitions, but it is generally an unreliable source of medical and technical information. You are recommended instead to search PubMed or Google Scholar for peer reviewed articles and research evidence.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

There are numerous teaching and learning methods used, with the emphasis on active learning methods including, but not limited to: case based learning, large group lectures, seminars and workshops and laboratory resource sessions. This content may be delivered face to face or online. There will be self-directed research and/or study, written assignments, case presentations, and critical analysis.

Learning by doing:
Students are expected to actively participate in CBL tutorials and develop the skills required to work as a member of a team. Case presentations are a very important communication tool among medical practitioners. They are used in a variety of setting: ward rounds, teaching rounds, hand-over, transfer of patient care between units, discussing a referral and communication between different practitioners.

The skills of reasoning in CBL and case presentations need to be acquired in preparation for the clinical years, where it features as a major forum for the academic and clinical communication to peers and consultants in the hospital.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Attendance at tutorials is compulsory. While lectures are not compulsory, the material presented in a lecture will assist your ability to participate in tutorials and will provide examinable material. The development of time management skills is important for future medical practice. Students are expected to develop study skills and allocate time to self-directed learning. In Years 1-3, the standard total student workload for 24 units is 48 hours a week.

Learning Activities Summary

The curriculum begins with an introduction to CBL processes and study continues in large and small groups using clinical cases of the most common and important diseases as a basis. Lectures, anatomy sessions and workshops and are carefully staged throughout the CBL cases to provide key information to assist the students as they progress. Rather than memorising unnecessary detail, the emphasis throughout the program is on understanding, and being able to explain, mechanisms and principles.

Specific Course Requirements

Students must meet the requirements set out in the letter of offer. Students will be required to obtain a first aid certificate by the end of semester 1. As a medical student you will be registered with the Medical Board of 最新糖心Vlog. All commencing students in Medicine, Dentistry, Oral Health and Nursing will be required to obtain a satisfactory criminal history clearance (CHC). Information on acquiring the clearance is outlined in the letter of offer.

The 最新糖心Vlog'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

Students wiill receive verbal formative feedback from their CBL tutors throughout all asssessment periods. Summative assessment will be reflective of formative feedback. Summative tasks are outline below.

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Course Learning Outcome Assessed
Data Anaylsis Question 1	Summative	Semester 1	15%	1-15
Data Anaylsis Question 2	Summative	Semester 1	15%	1-15
Cancer Screening Task	Summative	Semester 1	10%	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14
Data Anaylsis Question 3	Summative	Semester 2	20%	1-15
Data Anaylsis Question 4	Summative	Semester 2	20%	1-15
CBL tutor assessment of professionalism	Summative	Semester 1/2	10%	1-7
Anatomy Assessment	Summative	Semester 1/2	10%	9

Academic Progression Requirements
Progression from one year to the next in the MBBS is dependent on the student successfully completing a compulsory annual examination course in which a full year’s learning is assessed.

To progress into year 4 a student must pass MEDIC ST 3000A and 3000B - Third Year MBBS Examination Part 1 and Part 2 courses and have achieved a pass in all year level components (24 units).

To successfully complete the MEDIC ST 3000A and MEDIC ST 3000B courses, the student must pass the end of year examinations and have successfully completed all year level component courses (24 units).

IF a student fails the compulsory examination course no passing grade will be received for any core medical studies courses.

IF a student has not completed all required MEDIC ST units of the year they must successfully complete an appropriate remedial course of the same or greater value as specified in Term 4 of the same academic year.

A student will only be eligible for summer school if the following criteria are met:
• The student does not have a recorded breach of genuine academic misconduct;
• The student has completed all formative and summative assessment tasks within the failed course;
• The student has attended more than 80% of teaching activities for which attendance is recorded across the academic year, within the failed course.

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must learn and appropriately use a complex set of skills to achieve the learning outcomes in the MBBS courses. These skills cannot be learnt without repeated practice, constructive feedback and then practice again. In addition, the professional competencies required of a medical professional need to developed. Development of competency is through discussions, observing, practicing and demonstrating. Attendance at the mandatory learning activities is essential for the progressive development of the attributes and competencies required of a medical professional. As such, attendance at core structured learning activities is mandatory as per the Assessment for Coursework Policy – Procedures Section 1c.

Exemptions to mandatory attendance requirements may be granted by the Program Coordinator in consultation with the relevant course coordinator and year level advisor if there are exceptional medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances as defined by the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy.

Tutor assessments are based on student demonstration of knowledge, reasoning and professional competence in tutorials. All tutorials are weighted equally. Students are unable to demonstrate competence if they are not present, therefore students will receive a zero grade for tutorials where they are not present unless there are exceptional medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances as defined by the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. Students who are absent for multiple tutorials should seek advice from the course coordinator or year level advisor.

Core structured learning activities in this course are: Supervised CBL tutorials, Anatomy resource sessions.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

Students may be required to submit assessments via Turnitin.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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.

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme: GS4 Non-graded pass.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Students should familarise themselves with the 最新糖心Vlog Policy on Additional Assessment/Replacement Assessment.

Student Feedback

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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 最新糖心Vlog 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.

The MBBS Program has a regular program of evaluation. In addition, student representatives are appointed to MBBS committees and are encouraged to report on issues of importance to students.
Student Support
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Policies & Guidelines
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