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Unit of study_

HSBH5007: Living with Cancer

Overview

Cancer is a highly prevalent health issue in the community and survival rates are increasing for many cancers. Because of its impact, cancer is also a national health priority and is a key research area at the University. This unit of study will introduce students to a range of issues and topics related to the entire cancer trajectory including prevention, detection, diagnosis, interventions, rehabilitation, survivorship and palliative care. Topics to be covered will include an overview of the pathophysiology of cancer and the medical management of this condition, detection of cancer (imaging), effective rehabilitation interventions and roles of health professionals, long term survivorship issues, communication strategies for people living with cancer and their families, and an overview of services available to support people living with cancer. for the cancer community, including the patient. Key issues that will be addressed include person-centred care informed by current evidence.

Details

Academic unit	Health Sciences
Unit code	HSBH5007
Unit name	Living with Cancer
Session, year ?	Semester 1, 2021
Attendance mode	Online
Location	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Fieldwork experience, anatomy and physiology
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Lynette Mackenzie, lynette.mackenzie@sydney.edu.au
Administrative staff	Lynelle Rodrigues

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Personal investigation Case study and written task See detailed unit of study guide on Canvas	40%	Formal exam period Due date: 14 Jun 2021 at 21:00 Closing date: 14 Jun 2021	2500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Contribution to discussion tasks A Forum post and participation. See detailed unit of study guide on Canvas	10%	Week 07 Due date: 22 Apr 2021 at 21:00 Closing date: 22 Apr 2021	75-250 words per task
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Workbook Written task See detailed unit of study guide on Canvas	40%	Week 12 Due date: 30 May 2021 at 21:00 Closing date: 30 May 2021	2500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Contribution to discussion tasks B Forum post and participation See detailed unit of study guide on Canvas	10%	Week 13 Due date: 06 Jun 2021 at 21:00 Closing date: 06 Jun 2021	75-250 words per task
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ?

Woorkbook: A workbook is provided on Canvas that includes a range of activities around case studies designed to consolidate individual student learning relating to each of the topics encountered in the online learning tasks. Students are asked to download this workbook and complete the tasks and reflections as indicated. You must complete all the assessment tasks to pass the entire unit. Failure to complete any assessment item will result in you being awarded a Fail grade, regardless of your cumulative marks in the unit of study.
Personal investigation: Students are to identify a person they know who has had a diagnosis of cancer - either recently or in the past, or a carer of someone with cancer. They will interview this person about their cancer experience - either face to face or by telephone. The assignment should include a summary of the findings of the interview, information about the type of cancer and its typical presentation and treatment.

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.

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.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic honesty, academic dishonesty, 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 dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

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

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	What is cancer?	Online class (3 hr)
Week 02	What is cancer?	Online class (3 hr)
Week 03	The experience of cancer	Online class (3 hr)
Week 04	The experience of cancer	Online class (3 hr)
Week 05	Cancer symptoms: cognitive changes	Online class (3 hr)
Week 06	Cancer symptoms: cognitive changes	Online class (3 hr)
Week 07	Cancer symptoms: lymphoedema	Online class (3 hr)
Week 08	Cancer symptoms: lymphoedema	Online class (3 hr)
Week 09	Cancer symptoms: breathlessness/fatigue	Online class (3 hr)
Week 10	Cancer symptoms: breathlessness/fatigue	Online class (3 hr)
Week 11	Palliative care	Online class (3 hr)
Week 12	Palliative care	Online class (3 hr)
Week 13	Cancer services and models of care	Online class (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: This is an online unit, therefore, students will have to be disciplined and organise their study to keep up with the unit content without a regular class timetable to make them accountable!! The best way to learn is together, so it is important that all participants in the unit keep up with the discussion topics and tasks, and engage in the material at the same time. Therefore, students will be expected to access Canvas and participate in online activities on time. Times have been suggested on the learning outline.
Required materials: Online/distance education units of study have the following computer requirements: desktop computer or laptop (not tablet), webcam and microphone (built-in or external), connection to network with sufficient internet speed (at least 3 Mbps download speed and 3 Mbps upload).

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 management of commonly presenting cancers
LO2. demonstrate an understanding of the typical cancer journey from diagnosis, through treatment, through survivorship and to palliative care
LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the roles of health professionals involved in the cancer journey
LO4. identify key issues and challenges for cancer survivors and their carers
LO5. compare, contrast and use outcome measures that are relevant for cancer survivors
LO6. critically appraise and apply evidence about different rehabilitation interventions for people living with cancer
LO7. plan rehabilitation interventions that are person-centred, goal-directed and evidence-based.

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

Closing the loop

Previous students have commented that they did not get sufficient feedback for their online discussion tasks. So I have split the marks up into two halves (A & B) each worth 10% so formative marks can be given, and scheduled regular zoom sessions.

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