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IMPA3888: Immunopathology Interdisciplinary Project

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Solutions to wicked health problems like multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tuberculosis and cancer will require an interdisciplinary approach. The study of Immunology and Pathology is underpinned by their core discipline strengths in clinical science and the underlying pathogenesis of human disease. In this unit, you will draw on these discipline strengths and apply them in an interdisciplinary context. For example, you and your team might be challenged to come up with a strategy to raise immunisation rates. Success in this endeavour will require you to continue to explore your discipline knowledge, while also meeting and collaborating with students from across the University through project-based learning; identifying and solving problems, collecting and analysing data and communicating your findings to a diverse audience. In so doing, you will have fostered the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, which is essential for future professional and research pathways in Immunology and Pathology.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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MEDS2004 or MIMI2X02 or IMMU2101 or BMED2404 or IMMU2X11
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

Fundamental cellular and molecular immunology and pathology as taught in IMMU3102 and CPAT3201

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Greg Sutherland, g.sutherland@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Greg Sutherland, g.sutherland@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Hamutal Mazrier, hamutal.mazrier@sydney.edu.au
Lucy Mercer-Mapstone, lucy.mercer-mapstone@sydney.edu.au
Dominic Murphy, dominic.murphy@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Disciplinary statement of contribution
Individual/group
35% Week -04
Due date: 20 Sep 2020 at 23:00
1200 words NOT including reference list.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Assignment group assignment Project proposal
Group
10% Week -05
Due date: 27 Sep 2020 at 23:00
10 minutes powerpoint-type presentation
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6
Assignment group assignment Final project output
Group
30% Week 11
Due date: 15 Nov 2020 at 23:00
3000 words excluding references & ToC
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Reflective task
Individual
10% Week 12
Due date: 22 Nov 2020 at 23:00
750 words (250 words per each GQ)
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO5
Assignment Peerwise Evaluation Surveys
Indvidual
15% Week 12
Due date: 22 Nov 2020 at 23:00
2x 1 hour long surveys
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO5
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

 

  • Discipline written reports: Individual 1500 word report. 
  • Discipline presentation: Group oral presentation.
  • Interdisciplinary group written report: Group 3000 word (consultancy) report on a health problem of your choice that showcases contributions from all group members.
  • Teamwork participation and evaluation: Individual 2x Peerwise evaluation of self and group members.
  • Reflective online Quizzes: Reflect on how you have developed certain graduate qualities (6 – 9).

Assessment criteria

Result name 

Mark range 

Description 

High distinction 

85 - 100 

All work was of an exceptional standard, and addressed all learning outcomes 

Distinction 

75 - 84 

The majority of the work was to a very high standard and all learning outcomes met 

Credit 

65 - 74 

Most work was of a good standard and met all learning outcomes 

Pass 

50 - 64 

Work was satisfactory, the learning outcomes were met in the majority of assessment tasks, however there was evidence of limited understanding and participation 

Fail 

0 - 49 

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory 

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:

All assignments must be submitted by the due date. Students are expected to manage their time and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form or request will incur penalties. If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to arrange a simple extension. A simple extension is an informal arrangement between you and your unit of study coordinator. You may be able to receive an extension of up to two working days for non-examination tasks, as outlined in clause 66A of the Coursework Policy 2014. If you need an extension for a longer period, you may be eligible to apply for special consideration. sydney.edu.au/students/simple-extensions

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
Weekly Interdisciplinary Panel Discussion and student Q&A Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO6
Interdisciplinary Workshops for Skills acquisition e.g. communication, policy, cultural competency and ethics Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Disciplinary Tutorial for Reviewing Panel Discussions and Skills acquisition e.g. Science writing and presentations Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6

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 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. Apply immunology and pathology knowledge to solve health problems in an interdisciplinary context
  • LO2. Design an investigation strategy, explore solutions, discuss approaches and predict outcomes
  • LO3. Find, evaluate, and analyse data using modern information technology and digital skills
  • LO4. Demonstrate integrity, confidence, personal resilience and the capacity to manage challenges, both individually and in teams
  • LO5. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different areas of specialisation and across cultural boundaries
  • LO6. Communicate in a professional manner to a range of audiences using a variety of media

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.

This Unit will run for the first time in S2, 2020

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