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INIM5100: Infection and Immunity Capstone

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This is the capstone unit for the Master of Medicine and Master of Science in Medicine (Infection and Immunity). It will bring together your learning from the various units within the degree and challenge you to use this acquired knowledge to critically evaluate research in infectious diseases and immunology as well as apply it to tackle current problems in the field. The unit will comprise of a seminar series, journal clubs, workshops and a group project centred around solving an issue related to the immunology and control of an infection of global importance.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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INIM5111 and INIM5002 and INIM5011 and INIM5112
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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A pass grade in all core INIM units undertaken in the previous semester. This unit is not available to students undertaking the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Kylie Shaddock, kylie.shaddock@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task Module quizzes
Online quiz at the completion of each online module
15% Multiple weeks 3 x 10 min quizzes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Grant application
Students are to submit a 'research grant' proposal
35% STUVAC
Due date: 18 Nov 2021 at 23:59
~4000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6 LO7 LO8
Assignment SWP and Risk assessemnt
Write a Safe work procedure and associated risk assessment for a given task
10% Week 04
Due date: 02 Sep 2021 at 23:59
~500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO8
Assignment News article
Write a piece in the style of "The conversation"
15% Week 06
Due date: 16 Sep 2021 at 23:59
~1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Presentation COVID-19 vaccine presentation
Oral presentation about COVID-19 vaccines
15% Week 09
Due date: 13 Oct 2021 at 09:00
15 min oral presentation + questions
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4
Presentation Pitch your grant
Oral presentation
10% Week 11
Due date: 27 Oct 2021 at 09:00
~10 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO6 LO2 LO8 LO7

Assessment summary

Online Quizzes: 3x canvas quizzes embedded at the end of each module

SWP and Risk assessments: Complete SWP and risk assessment forms for a given task

News Article: Write a news article in the style of “The Conversation”

COVID-19 vaccine presentation: Oral presentation about COVID-19 vaccines

Pitch your grant: In-class 10 minute oral presentation to pitch your grant to the class and provide peer review to others

Grant application: Prepare a research grant application from an area of interest within the field of Infection and Immunity. Students will be paired with academic mentors to help guide them

 

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

5% per day of maximum awardable mark

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Module 1: Infection Control Block teaching (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Module 1: Infection Control Independent study (16 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Module 2: SARS-CoV-2 Block teaching (8 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Module 2: SARS-CoV-2 Independent study (16 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Module 3: Repurposing Pathogens Block teaching (8 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Module 3: Repurposing Pathogens Independent study (16 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. compare and contrast different modes of transmission of pathogens and recall pathogens associated with each mode
  • LO2. evaluate strategies for the prevention of transmission of infections due to various types of pathogens
  • LO3. choose appropriate disinfectants and sterilization methods for diverse settings
  • LO4. compare and contrast different vaccination strategies and recall specific examples of each vaccination strategy
  • LO5. apply immunological knowledge to describe the functional basis of existing as well a future potential vaccination strategies and other immunotherapies
  • LO6. appraise and critique relevant scientific literature in the areas of infection and immunity
  • LO7. integrate knowledge from the breadth and depth of infection and immunity to solve challenging problems related to disease due to infection and/or immune function
  • LO8. communicate effectively using a diverse range of media to professional and non-professional audiences

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Date of 'Pitch your grant' presentation has been changed.

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