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INTM5011: Basic Haematology

Semester 2, 2023 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

The Basic Haematology syllabus covers the requirements of trainee physician practice. The unit is focussed on diagnosis and investigation of common haematological disorders and the essentials of management of these conditions. The learning materials are linked to a library of clinical cases representing common and important malignancies.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Internal Medicine
Credit points 3
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Kris Ma, kris.ma@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
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Final exam
MCQ
50% Formal exam period 1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Small continuous assessment Graded discussion boards
Discussion contributions
5% Multiple weeks To be added by the unit coordinator
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small test Graded quizzes
MCQ
10% Multiple weeks 60 minutes per quiz
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO2
Online task Peerwise
Online task
10% Multiple weeks To be added by the unit coordinator
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Case report
Report
25% Week 08
Due date: 24 Sep 2023 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Assessment summary

  • Graded discussion boards: The discussion boards are a chance for students to talk about the clinical case vignettes and the learning materials with their colleagues, a key component in developing professionalism. The most important part of continuing medical education throughout one’s career will be discussions with colleagues and expert practitioners. These discussion boards are overseen by a content expert and are one’s best opportunity to clarify any concepts they are struggling to master.
  • Graded quiz: The quizzes are designed to help students gauge their progress in meeting the learning outcomes; students may refer to
    learning materials when answering.
  • PeerWise: Students are asked to write multiple choice questions related to the learning materials, and answer and critique questions written by their colleagues. This is done via the PeerWise program. Writing questions about the learning materials help one focus on the important concepts, and will also allow students to confront areas of uncertainty.
  • Case report: The report should be based on a patient a student has 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.
  • Final exam: There will be 1 quiz with 60 multiple choice questions.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2021 (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 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.

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
Week 01 Module 1: non-malignant: red cell disorders Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Module 1: non-malignant: red cell disorders Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 Module 1: non-malignant: red cell disorders Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Module 2: non-malignant: white cells and platelets Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 05 Module 2: non-malignant: white cells and platelets Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 Module 3: non-malignant: coagulation Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Module 3: non-malignant: coagulation Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 Module 4: malignancy: myeloid malignancies Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 Module 4: malignancy: myeloid malignancies Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 Module 5: malignancy: lymphoid malignancies Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Module 5: malignancy: lymphoid malignancies Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Module 6: malignancy: general Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 13 Module 6: malignancy: general Online class (5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

  • The following equipment is required in order to take the final exam: a desktop computer or laptop (not tablet), a webcam and microphone, an internet connection speed of at least 2 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload speed and a browser with pop-up blocker disabled (Chrome is recommended).

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

The texts for this course are:

  • Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 20th edition, McGraw-Hill 2018
  • Oxford Textbook of Medicine, 6th edition, Oxford Medicine Online 2020

The primary text for this unit of study is:  

  • Hoffbrand’s Essential Haematology; 8th edition, Wiley Blackwell, 2019

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. recognise normal haematological function and common patterns of presentation of haematological diseases
  • LO2. diagnose and investigate patients presenting with these conditions
  • LO3. initiate management of patients presenting with these conditions
  • LO4. participate in collegial discussion about patients with haematological conditions.

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

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Work, health and safety

There are no specific WHS requirements for this unit.

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