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SDDM5211: Integrated Life Sciences 3

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Westmead, Sydney

Organ systems in health and disease will continue including Neurosciences, Endocrine systems, Gastrointestinal systems, Renal systems, Nutrition and Oncology. More advanced aspects of Oral Pathobiology, Dental Biochemistry and Oral Biology will be covered to support understanding of the clinical disciplines.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Discipline of Oral Biosciences
Credit points 10
Prerequisites
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SDDM5111 and SDDM5112 and SDDM5113 and SDDM5114 and SDDM5121 and SDDM5122 and SDDM5123 and SDDM5124 and SDMD5111 and SDMD5112 and SDMD5113 and SDMD5114 and SDMD5116 and SDMD5117 and SDMD5121 and SDMD5122 and SDMD5123 and SDMD5124 and SDMD5125 and SDMD5126 and SDMD5127
Corequisites
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SDDM5212 and SDDM5213 and SDDM5214
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Munira Xaymardan, munira.xaymardan@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
In-semester test hurdle task Medical sciences written examination
Single best answer and extended matching questions
10% - Block 7 staged exam
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4
Final exam hurdle task MSS/OBS written examination
Semester 1 integrated assessment
25% - 2.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Online task PeerWise (for SDDM5211)
MCQ
3% - To be added by the unit coordniator
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Small test Oral biosciences (NPC)
Case-based modules
2% - To be added by the unit coordinator
Outcomes assessed: LO5
Final exam hurdle task Medical sciences written examination
Block 6 staged exam
10% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Final exam SDDM5221, Semester 2 exam
Semester 2 exam
50% Formal exam period 3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO7
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Written examination (for SDDM5211): The exam will cover the accumulative materials up until the end of block 7 (including blocks 1 to 5).
  • Oral biosciences (NPC)(for SDDM5211 and SDDM5221): The National Prescribing Curriculum (NPC) is a series of interactive case-based modules that encourage confident and rational prescribing. The two modules to be completed are: ‘Oral pain’ and ‘A non-healing tooth socket’.
  • Medical sciences examination (for SDDM5221): The exam will cover materials up until the end of block 10 (including year 1 material). It is designed to test theoretical understanding and the application of concepts to practical situations, thus a large number of the questions are accompanied by clinical scenarios.
  • Oral biosciences written examination (for SDDM5221): The exam will cover materials up until the end of block 9, including year 1 material.  All disciplines in oral bioscience will be represented in this examination. It is designed to test theoretical understanding and the application of concepts to practical situations, and a large number of the questions are accompanied by a clinical scenario.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

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.

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
Mid-semester break Reproductive system and pregnancy Online class (5 hr)  
Reproductive system and pregnancy Tutorial (3 hr)  
Ongoing Biomaterials Tutorial (2 hr)  
Pre-semester Spinal cord and CNS development Online class (6 hr)  
Spinal cord and CNS development Lecture (1 hr)  
Spinal cord and CNS development Practical (3 hr)  
Week -01 CN infection and seizures Online class (4 hr)  
CN infection and seizures Lecture (2 hr)  
CN infection and seizures Tutorial (3 hr)  
Week -02 Cranial nerves and special senses Online class (3 hr)  
Cranial nerves and special senses Lecture (1 hr)  
Cranial nerves and special senses Practical (1.5 hr)  
Cranial nerves and special senses Tutorial (1.5 hr)  
Week -03 Brainstem and trauma Lecture (4 hr)  
Brainstem and trauma Tutorial (3 hr)  
Brainstem and trauma Practical (1.5 hr)  
Week 01 Cerebral cortex and stroke Online class (3 hr)  
Cerebral cortex and stroke Lecture (1 hr)  
Cerebral cortex and stroke Practical (1.5 hr)  
Cerebral cortex and stroke Tutorial (3 hr)  
Week 02 Basal ganglia and movement disorders Lecture (4 hr)  
Basal ganglia and movement disorders Tutorial (4.5 hr)  
Week 03 Higher brain functions and associated pathologies Online class (4 hr)  
Higher brain functions and associated pathologies Lecture (1 hr)  
Higher brain functions and associated pathologies Practical (1.5 hr)  
Higher brain functions and associated pathologies Tutorial (3 hr)  
Week 04 Depression and neurodegeneration Online class (4 hr)  
Depression and neurodegeneration Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 05 Mental illness Online class (2 hr)  
Mental illness Lecture (1 hr)  
Week 06 CPEBLs Lecture and tutorial (1.5 hr)  
Week 08 Introduction to endocrine system, and pituitary and hypothalamus Online class (6 hr)  
Introduction to endocrine system, and pituitary and hypothalamus, OBS Lecture (2 hr)  
Introduction to endocrine system, and pituitary and hypothalamus Practical (1.5 hr)  
Week 09 Glucocorticoid axis Online class (6 hr)  
Glucocorticoid axis Practical (1.5 hr)  
Week 10 Thyroid and energy Online class (4 hr)  
Thyroid and energy Tutorial (4.5 hr)  
Week 11 Type 1 diabetes Online class (5 hr)  
Type 1 diabetes Lecture (1 hr)  
Type 1 diabetes Tutorial (3 hr)  
Week 12 Type 2 diabetes Online class (6 hr)  
Type 2 diabetes Lecture (1 hr)  
Type 2 diabetes Tutorial (3 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: Attendance is a professional responsibility required of all students admitted to academic programs within the Sydney Dental School. All programs in the Sydney Dental School have a 90% attendance policy, for all compulsory components of Units of Study, as detailed in the Faculty of Dentistry Attendance Provisions 2015. This includes all clinical and practical sessions. The course requirements cannot be satisfied if more than 10% of any section of a course is missed for any reason.

  • Professionalism: Students in all Sydney Dental School programs are subject to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Requirements 2019 and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Provisions 2019. Professionalism is an essential component of developing competency to practice. It is important for students to demonstrate professional behaviour in all contexts and environments. In accordance with these local provisions: candidates who demonstrate serious or repeated unprofessional behaviour may be required to show cause as to why their enrolment should be continued. Failure to show cause may result in exclusion from the course.

     

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 10 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 200-250 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. integrate knowledge in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurobiochemistry and neurogenesis to understand the normal function of the nervous system and common neurological disorders
  • LO2. outline the impact of neurological function and dysfunction on oral structures and implications for the maintenance of oral health
  • LO3. describe the anatomy and histology of the endocrine glands; Explain the concepts of control of hormone release, feedback, hormone action, transport and receptors and half life, hormone resistance
  • LO4. explain the mechanism and the features of major diseases of the endocrine systems, including hormonal insufficiency and excess, and describe the effect that biochemical alterations in the body have on hormonal regulation.
  • LO5. in-depth understanding in the oral mucosal diseases including infection; histopathology of bony dysplasia
  • LO6. understand the material properties and applications of dental adhesive materials and composites
  • LO7. content covered in SDDM5221

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.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Work, health and safety

Students must comply with work health and safety, infection control and dress standard policies of all laboratories, placement sites and Local Health Districts (LHDs).

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