Outline

Overview

The Basic Respiratory medicine syllabus covers the requirements of trainee physician practice. The content is focussed on diagnosis and investigation of common respiratory conditions and the essentials of management of these conditions. The module learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important respiratory conditions.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	INTM5004
Academic unit	Internal Medicine
Credit points	3
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	This unit of study is available only to registered medical practitioners with experience working in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Joe Duncan, joseph.duncan@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Live+ supervised)	Final exam 60 MCQs	50%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Graded discussion boards Discussion contributions	5%	Multiple weeks	n/a
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Small test	Graded quizzes MCQ	10%	Multiple weeks	60 minutes each
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Online task	Peerwise Online task	10%	Multiple weeks	n/a
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Assignment	Case report Report	25%	Week 08	1000 words
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= Type A final exam ?

Assessment summary

Graded discussion boards: The discussion boards are a chance for students to talk about clinical case vignettes and learning materials with their colleagues. Each module will have a graded discussion board. Use of point form is encouraged to ensure adequate coverage of the issues in each case. Comments should be succinct and should cover one or two discussion areas. In general, comments should be limited to 200 words or less. All comments should be based upon relevant literature, with the use of references as much as possible.
Graded quizzes: The quizzes are designed to help students gauge their progress in meeting the learning outcomes and one may refer to learning materials when answering. There will be 3 quizzes, each with 10 single multiple choice questions. There is one attempt. The quizzes are open for a set period.
PeerWise: Students are asked to write multiple choice questions related to the learning materials, and answer and critique questions written by their colleagues. There will be 2 cycles of PeerWise in this unit. Each cycle will cover half of the unit learning material and students can write a question on anything within the allocated modules. Write 1 multiple choice question, including an explanation for why each answer is correct/incorrect, referenced appropriately. Critique 2 questions written by peers. Answer 10 of the questions written by peers.
Case report: In general, about a third of the report should be allocated to the case history and two thirds to discussion of the case. The report should be based on a patient students have cared for, or seen, in the course of their clinical work. The format of the case report can be as a narrative or, arranged in the manner usual for medical record documentation, with headings of; history of the presenting illness, previous medical history, social history, examination, investigations, and diagnosis.
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 60 multiple choice questions.

Detailed information for each asssessment 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 INTM5004 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 to respiratory medicine	Online class (5 hr)
Week 02	Module 1: introduction to respiratory medicine	Online class (5 hr)
Week 03	Module 2: less common respiratory disorders	Online class (5 hr)
Week 04	Module 2: less common respiratory disorders	Online class (5 hr)
Week 05	Module 3: respiratory failure	Online class (5 hr)
Week 06	Module 3: respiratory failure	Online class (5 hr)
Week 07	Module 3: respiratory failure	Online class (5 hr)
Week 08	Module 4: pleural disease and oncology	Online class (5 hr)
Week 09	Module 4: pleural disease and oncology	Online class (5 hr)
Week 10	Module 5: chronic suppurative lung disease	Online class (5 hr)
Week 11	Module 6: respiratory infections	Online class (5 hr)
Week 12	Module 6: respiratory infections	Online class (5 hr)
Week 13	Module 7: sleep medicine	Online class (5 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 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit are available on Canvas.

The texts for this course are:

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 20th edition, McGraw-Hill 2018
Oxford Textbook of Medicine, 5th edition, Oxford Medicine Online 2016

The primary texts for this unit of study are:

Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System 5th edition, Saunders Elsevier 2010 (not available in library, student to purchase)
Samuel’s Manual of Neurologic Therapeutics 9th edition, Lipincott Williams and Wilkins 2017
Localization in Clinical Neurology 7th edition, Lipincott Williams and Wilkins 2016

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. recognise common patterns of presentation of respiratory diseases
LO2. understand the physiology behind respiratory illness
LO3. diagnose and investigate patients presenting with these conditions
LO4. initiate management of patients presenting with these conditions
LO5. discuss patients with respiratory illness with colleagues.

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 value your feedback about any aspect of the unit of study and your experience as a student of Sydney Medical School. To help ensure our courses meet your needs and maintain a high standard, we welcome your feedback at any time and we ask you to complete the Mid-Semester Evaluation Survey and the unit of study Evaluation Survey at the end of the semester. You can also rate any component of the unit using our star rating system found at the bottom of many pages as you progress through the unit. Your ratings and comments are anonymous and specifying what you liked and didn’t like about any of the learning materials, assessment items, discussion forums, feedback etc will help us to target our improvement efforts. Please note that your participation in this unit of study permits de-identified information about your learning experience and interaction with learning resources to be used for the purpose of improving the student learning experience. No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

Student hub - Professional Medical Education

Work, health and safety

We are governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and Codes of Practice. Penalties for non-compliance have increased. Everyone has a responsibility for health and safety at work. The University’s Work Health and Safety policy explains the responsibilities and expectations of workers and others, and the procedures for managing WHS risks associated with University activities.

General Laboratory Safety Rules

No eating or drinking is allowed in any laboratory under any circumstances
A laboratory coat and closed-toe shoes are mandatory
Follow safety instructions in your manual and posted in laboratories
In case of fire, follow instructions posted outside the laboratory door
First aid kits, eye wash and fire extinguishers are located in or immediately outside each laboratory
As a precautionary measure, it is recommended that you have a current tetanus immunisation. This can be obtained from University Health Service: unihealth.usyd.edu.au/

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

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

Disclaimer

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INTM5004: Basic Respiratory Medicine

Semester 1, 2021 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

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

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect