Outline

Overview

The Basic Haematology syllabus covers the requirements of trainee physician practice. The unit is focussed on diagnosis and investigation of common haematological disorders and the essentials of management of these conditions. The learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important malignancies.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Internal Medicine
Credit points	3
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kris Ma, kris.ma@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final exam Multiple Choice Questions	40%	Formal exam period	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Graded discussion boards Online Discussion	10%	Multiple weeks	200 words x 5 posts
Outcomes assessed:
Small test	Graded quizzes Multiple Choice Questions	20%	Multiple weeks	60 minutes per quiz
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	PeerWise Online task	10%	Multiple weeks	N/A
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Case report Report	20%	Week 08 Due date: 22 Sep 2024 at 23:59	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Graded discussion boards: The discussion boards are a chance for you to talk about the clinical case vignettes and the learning materials with your colleagues. Each module will have a Graded Discussion Board which will open and close on the date specified in the Study Plan. The use of point form is encouraged to ensure adequate coverage of the issues in each case. All comments should be based upon relevant literature, with the use of reference as much as possible.
Graded quiz: The quizzes are designed to help student gauge their progress in meeting the learning outcomes. Students may refer to learning materials when answering. There will be 3 quizzes, each with 10 multiple choice questions. There is one attempt only. The quizzes are open for a set period.
PeerWise: Students are asked to write multiple choice questions related to the learning materials, and answer and critique questions written by their colleagues. Write 1 single multiple choice question, including an explanation for why each answer is correct/incorrect, referenced appropriately. Students are to also critique 2 questions written by their peers, and to answer 10 of the questions written by your peers.
Case report: In general, about a third of the report should be allocated to the case history and two thirds to discussion of the case. The report should be based on a patient the student
has cared for, or seen, in the course of their clinical work. The format of the case report can be as a narrative or arranged as medical record documentation, including history of the
presenting illness, previous medical history, social history, examination, investigations and diagnosis.
Final exam: The final exam is a graded, fully invigilated exam conducted via Canvas with the help of an online proctor. This is known as "Live+ (Type A)" exam. You will be required to
schedule your exam later in the semester. The exam will contain 30 multiple-choice questions (single best answer). The exam is "closed book", you are not permitted any materials with you for this exam.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2021 (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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

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.

Learning support

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Module 1: non-malignant: red cell disorders	Online class (5 hr)
Week 02	Module 1: non-malignant: red cell disorders	Online class (5 hr)
Week 03	Module 1: non-malignant: red cell disorders	Online class (5 hr)
Week 04	Module 2: non-malignant: white cells and platelets	Online class (5 hr)
Week 05	Module 2: non-malignant: white cells and platelets	Online class (5 hr)
Week 06	Module 3: non-malignant: coagulation	Online class (5 hr)
Week 07	Module 3: non-malignant: coagulation	Online class (5 hr)
Week 08	Module 4: malignancy: myeloid malignancies	Online class (5 hr)
Week 09	Module 4: malignancy: myeloid malignancies	Online class (5 hr)
Week 10	Module 5: malignancy: lymphoid malignancies	Online class (5 hr)
Week 11	Module 5: malignancy: lymphoid malignancies	Online class (5 hr)
Week 12	Module 6: malignancy: general	Online class (5 hr)
Week 13	Module 6: malignancy: general	Online class (5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

The following equipment is required in order to take the final exam: a desktop computer or laptop (not tablet), a webcam and microphone, an internet connection speed of at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload speed and a browser with pop-up blocker disabled (Chrome is recommended).

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 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

The texts for this course are:

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 20th edition, McGraw-Hill 2018
Oxford Textbook of Medicine, 6th edition, Oxford Medicine Online 2020

The primary text for this unit of study is:

Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology; 8th edition, Wiley Blackwell, 2019

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. recognise normal haematological function and common patterns of presentation of haematological diseases
LO2. diagnose and investigate patients presenting with these conditions
LO3. initiate management of patients presenting with these conditions
LO4. participate in collegial discussion about patients with haematological conditions.

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

We value your feedback about any aspect of the unit of study and your experience as a student of Sydney Medical School. To help ensure our courses meet your needs and maintain a high standard, we welcome your feedback at any time, and we ask you to complete the Mid-Semester Evaluation and the unit of study Evaluation Survey at the end of the semester. Your ratings and comments are anonymous and specifying what you liked and didn’t like about any of the learning materials, assessment items, discussion forums, feedback etc will help us to target our improvement efforts. Please note that your participation in this unit of study permits de-identified information about your learning experience and interaction with learning resources to be used for the purpose of improving the student learning experience.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

There are no specific WHS requirements for this unit.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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INTM5011: Basic Haematology

Semester 2, 2024 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect