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OLET1401: Radiological Interpretation: the Chest

Semester 2, 2020 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Students will gain an insight into radiological anatomy of the chest through x-rays and CT. The UoS comprises of a core 0 CP UoS called Radiological Interpretation: Core and a 2 CP UoS called Radiological Interpretation: The Chest. They will explore anatomical relationships in the chest as visualised with medical imaging. This unit is delivered online, self-paced, facilitating students learning how to interpret radiological images of the chest. The anatomy, search skills and problem solving necessary for interpretation of chest radiographs will be taught using a case based approach. Students will demonstrate radiographic interpretation skills by completion of summative and graded online quizzes plus a written submission based on selected pathology and injury of the chest.

Unit details and rules

Unit code OLET1401
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 2
Prohibitions
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MRTY2102 or MRTY2106
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Sarah Lewis, sarah.lewis@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Sarah Lewis, sarah.lewis@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Suzie Hill, suzanne.hill@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small test Canvas Quiz Number 1
This quiz covers material learned in Modules 1, 2 and 3.
20% Week 04
Due date: 18 Sep 2020 at 23:00

Closing date: 04 Dec 2020
30 minute online quiz
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Small test Canvas Quiz Number 2
This quiz covers material in Modules 4, 5 and 6.
30% Week 08
Due date: 23 Oct 2020 at 23:00

Closing date: 06 Nov 2020
30 minutes online quiz
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Assignment Chest pathology case study
Students are to chose 1 of 4 case studies provided
50% Week 12
Due date: 20 Nov 2020 at 23:00

Closing date: 04 Dec 2020
500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assessment summary

Assessments for this unit are different to those listed in the Handbook and have been updated to reflect changes in unit delivery due to the current COVID-19 situatio.  There are 3 assessment pieces, each is an individual effort.  Please pay attention to the due date of the quizzes, as the quiz remains open for 2 weeks post the due date to assist with any students on academic plans.

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:

Written work submitted electronically after 11.59 pm on the due date will be considered to have been submitted late. For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date, a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero will be awarded. Late penalties can be avoided by starting your assessments early in case you run into technical problems. Apply for Special Consideration if you have fallen unexpectedly ill or suffered a misadventure. Contact your UoS Coordinator if you feel that you will not complete assessments by their due date. All students must complete Quiz 1. Students are strongly encouraged to complete all other assessment pieces. The pass mark is 50%.

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.

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

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Ongoing There are a number of modules in this OLE: If you are only doing OLEO1400 (0CP), you need to complete modules 1-3 ONLY by week 16. If you are doing OLET1401 (2CP), you need to complete Modules 1-3 by the end of Week 4 to unlock the next component of learning. There are 6 modules in total Independent study (40 hr) LO1 LO2

Attendance and class requirements

There are no attendance requirements.

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 2 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 40-50 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Readings are provided through the Canvas site.

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. demonstrate an understanding of basic radiographic image acquisition, chest anatomy and physiology
  • LO2. identify anatomical structures, injuries and diseases of the human body in planar chest images

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.

Quiz 1 is now worth 20% and Quiz 2 is now worth 30% as a result of student feedback indicating greater effort was required for quiz 2.

Work, health and safety

NIL

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