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Unit of study_

CLNP5001: Basic Sciences in Clinical Neurophysiology

Semester 1, 2020 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit of study provides the core anatomical, physiological and technical knowledge required for the practice of clinical neurophysiology. In order to obtain and interpret information regarding the function of the neural systems, clinicians must be able to accurately record and quantify electrical signals from a myriad of neurological structures. This unit describes the methods by which these electrical signals are generated, recorded, processed and presented for interpretation. It also examines the neurological systems and processes responsible for signal generation, and introduces the role of clinical neurophysiology in diagnosis of systemic disease.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	CLNP5001
Academic unit	Clinical Neurophysiology
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Rachel Shparberg, rachel.shparberg@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Adam Hastings, adam.hastings@sydney.edu.au
	Rachel Shparberg, rachel.shparberg@sydney.edu.au
	Alison Szekely, alison.szekely@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam	Final Exam Online MCQ	40%	Formal exam period	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Graded Module Quizzes MCQs	20%	Multiple weeks	Various Duration
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Online task	Peerwise Peerwise	10%	Multiple weeks	4 x Peerwise Cycles
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Assignment	Video Assignment Video Assignment	30%	Multiple weeks	3 x 5 minutes videos
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Assessment summary

Module quizzes: There will be 4 graded quizzes made up of a set number of questions and a set time limit. Only one attempt will be allowed. The quizzes are open for a set period.
Video assignments: You will be asked to prepare a short video (no fast-motion) in response to a multifaceted question.
PeerWise: Students are required to write multiple-choice questions as well as answer and critique their peers’ questions via the software program PeerWise.
Final exam: The final exam is a graded, fully invigilated exam conducted via Canvas with the help of an online proctor. The exam will contain 50 multiple choice questions (single best answer).

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 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.

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:

Please note, for this unit of study (CLNP5001) the late submission penalty will be 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date for 5 calendar days only. This is to ensure that timely feedback is provided to students. If the assessment is submitted more than 5 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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Module 1: Introduction and physiology of excitable cells	Online class (10 hr)
Week 02	Module 2: Electronics, equipment and safety	Online class (10 hr)
Week 03	Module 3: Basic neuroanatomy	Online class (10 hr)
Week 04	Module 4: Sensory pathways	Online class (10 hr)
Week 05	Module 5: Motor pathways	Online class (10 hr)
Week 06	Module 5: Motor pathways	Online class (10 hr)
Week 07	Module 5: Motor pathways	Online class (10 hr)
Week 08	Module 5: Motor pathways	Online class (10 hr)
Week 09	Module 6: Brainstem, cranial nerves and special senses	Online class (10 hr)
Week 10	Module 6: Brainstem, cranial nerves and special senses	Online class (10 hr)
Week 11	Module 6: Brainstem, cranial nerves and special senses	Online class (10 hr)
Week 12	Module 6: Brainstem, cranial nerves and special senses	Online class (10 hr)
Week 13	Revision	Individual study (10 hr)

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

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. describe the neurological systems and processes involved in signal generation
LO2. explain how neurological systems and processes general electrical signals
LO3. summarise the methods by which electronic signals are recorded, processed and presented for interpretation
LO4. relate this knowledge to the role of clinical neurophysiology in the diagnosis of systemic disease

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 have made the following changes to the unit of study following feedback from students who completed the unit in 2018: 1. Learning outcomes have been revised to be more clinically relevant with new case based content, particularly in electronics module. 2. Neuroanatomy content now offers choice: targeted at essential knowledge but supplementary lectures are also provided covering detailed background information. 3. PeerWise, where students collaborate in writing and reviewing each other’s multiple choice questions, has been introduced in assessment schedule. 4. Video assignments are replacing written assignments to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology in a clinical context.

Additional information

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