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Unit of study_

GLOH5301: Global Health Capstone

Semester 1, 2024 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

The capstone unit is to be completed in the last semester of the student’s candidature. This unit provides students with an opportunity to draw together and integrate their learning in the cores and elective units and apply the knowledge and skills gained. Students will be expected to complete a task which illustrates how a global health problem or issue can be analysed and an appropriate response formulated (including action to be taken and a plan to evaluate the impact of the action). This work may be completed individually or in small groups, although each student will be responsible for independent work and will submit assessment independently. For example, students may design a simple study or intervention evaluation or a practical project incorporating quantitative and qualitative methods to address a global health problem in a specific global setting. Students who have already collected data can analyse the data and write up as the capstone. Assessment includes the project proposal and the final deliverable, which is flexible and will be decided and agreed with the unit co-ordinator and the project supervisor. It may be a report, a literature review, development of an application, multimedia, or a manuscript suitable for submission to a journal.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	GLOH5301
Academic unit	Public Health
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	GLOH5302 or GLOH5303 or GLOH5304 or GLOH5305
Prerequisites ?	GLOH5101 and GLOH5102 and PUBH5010 and (PUBH5018 or FMHU5002)
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Completed at least 48 credits of the Master of Global Health
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Ying Zhang, ying.zhang@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Project final deliverable Individual submission; Format can vary depending on projects.	90%	Formal exam period Due date: 06 Jun 2024 at 23:59	5000 words or equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Project proposal individual submission	10%	Week -05 Due date: 20 Mar 2024 at 23:59	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Marking guide and rubrics are available on Canvas

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.

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.

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	Learning outcomes
Progressive	Independent work on a project under supervision; topics vary greatly depending on available supervisors	Project (120 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance at the Introduction Session is compulsory. Regular meetings with project supervisors throughout the semester need to be arranged by discussion with project supervisors.

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.

Required readings

As required by project supervisors

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. Apply knowledge and skills to tackle a real-world Global Health issue
LO2. Apply critical and analytical thinking to problem-solving
LO3. Improve academic writing through working on a proposal and the final output
LO4. Work independently or in a team, and engage in self-directed learning

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.

Thank you very much for your positive feedback on the unit. The projects are diverse and supervisors are committed. There are group and individual meetings throughout the semester to share resources and discuss any concerns about individual projects and beyond to engage and generate a 'sense of community' for the capstone unit. The coordinator will continue to improve the learning experience for this unit.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

As required by project supervisors

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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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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