Outline

Overview

This unit of study continues from semester one to cover Renal systems, Oncology and Gastrointestinal systems. Students may be required to attend classes at multiple locations.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	8
Prerequisites ?	SDDM5111 and SDDM5112 and SDDM5113 and SDDM5114 and SDDM5121 and SDDM5122 and SDDM5123 and SDDM5124
Corequisites ?	SDDM5222 and SDDM5223 and SDDM5224
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Munira Xaymardan, munira.xaymardan@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Suzanne Ollerenshaw, suzanne.ollerenshaw@sydney.edu.au
	Peter Knight, peter.knight@sydney.edu.au
	Filip Vujovic, filip.vujovic@sydney.edu.au
	Naisana Seyedasli, naisana.seyedasli@sydney.edu.au
	Ramin Mostofi Zadeh Farahani, ramin.mostofizadehfarahani@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Semester 2 integrated assessment Written assessment	54.5%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Renal sciences staged quiz assessment Written assessment	14%	Week 02 Due date: 27 Aug 2021 at 11:00	50 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Oral biosciences (NPC)(for SDDM5221) Case-based modules	3.5%	Week 05	To be added by the unit coordinator
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Oncology staged quiz assessment Written assessment	14%	Week 07 Due date: 24 Sep 2021 at 10:00	50 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Gastroenterology staged quiz assessment Written assessment	14%	Week 13 Due date: 12 Nov 2021 at 08:00	50 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = Type B final exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

NPC: The National Prescribing Curriculum (NPC) is a series of interactive case-based modules that encourage confident and rational prescribing. The two modules to be completed are: ‘Oral pain’ and ‘A non-healing tooth socket’.
Renal Sciences staged quiz assessment (for SDDM5221): The assessment will cover the materials presented in Renal block.
Oncology staged quiz assessment (for SDDM5221): The assessment will cover the materials presented in Oncology block
Gastroenterology staged quiz assessment (for SDDM5221): The assessment will cover the materials presented in gastroenterology block
Integrated assessment 2 (for SDDM5221): The exam will cover materials presented in Oral Biosciences in semester 2, Renal Sciences, Oncology and Gastroenterology.
Semester 1 assessments (for SDDM5211): Refers to the marks gained in semester 1, including staged quiz assessments of Neurology, Endocrinology, as well as NPC module and semester 1 integrated assessment.

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 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.

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	1. Glomerular disorders 2. Detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease 3. Pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease 4. Principles of management of renal failure	Block teaching (4 hr)
	Glomerulonephritis (Pathology)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	A worrying blood test (Chronic kidney disease)	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week -02	1. Assessment of renal function 2. Potassium disturbances 3. Metabolic acid-base disturbances 4. Overview of acute renal failure 5. Nephrotoxicity 6. Proteinuria	Block teaching (6 hr)
Week -02	Washed out (Diuretic abuse, hypovolaemia)	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week -03	Introduction to Nephrology and Urology	Block teaching (1 hr)
	1. Hypervolaemia & hypovolaemia 2. Nephron transport processes: overview 3. Regulation of renal sodium transport 4. Diuretic agents 5. Renal concentrating mechanisms 6. Glomerular filtration	Block teaching (6 hr)
	Diuretic drugs (Pharmacology)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Blood dyscrasias (oral pathology)	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Blood dyscrasias (Oral pathology)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 02	1. Microbiology and clinical features of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 2. Population issues and sexually transmissible infections (STIs)	Block teaching (2 hr)
	sexually transmitted infections and dental considerations	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Summary of renal Block	Lecture (1 hr)
	Staged assessment	Performance (1 hr)
Week 03	Introduction to Oncology	Lecture (1 hr)
	Cancer mechanism and cell cycle	Lecture (1 hr)
	Neoplasia lecture 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Role of dentists in cancer management	Lecture (1 hr)
	After the bad news	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Odontogenic tumours	Lecture (1 hr)
	Odontogenic tumours (oral pathology)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	Mechanisms of cancer metastasis	Lecture (1 hr)
	Neoplasia lecture 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Roya is irritable	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Treating cancer pain	Lecture (1 hr)
	Diagnosis and staging of oral cancer	Lecture (1 hr)
	Non-Odontogenic tumor (oral pathology)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Treatment modalities in oral cancer	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oral rehabilitation after cancer treatment	Lecture (1 hr)
	Neoplasia 3	Lecture (1 hr)
	Could it get worse	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Summary of Oncology	Lecture (1 hr)
	Oncology: Staged assessment and feedback	Performance (2 hr)
	Clinical anatomy: spread of infection	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Introduction to gastrinterology	Lecture (1 hr)
	1. Histology of GIT (part 1) 2. Histology of GIT (part 2) 3. Secretion and epithelial function in the gut 4. Motility of the GI tract 5. Mucosal protection in the gut 6. Peptic ulcer as an infectious disease 7. Immune function of the gut	Block teaching (7 hr)
	Dyspepsia (Pharmacology)	Online class (1 hr)
Week 07	Non-Odontogenic tumor (Oral pathology)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
	1. What is a diet? 2. The exocrine pancreas and digestion in the gut 3. Endocrine control of the gut 4. Consequences of nutrient malabsorption 5. Coeliac disease and other causes of chronic diarrhoea	Block teaching (5 hr)
	Salivary gland disease	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	1. Case conference: inflammatory bowel disease 2. Failure to thrive 3. Seminar – poverty and child health 4. Pathology of Gastrointestinal infections	Block teaching (4 hr)
	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (OBS Pharmacology)	Lecture (1 hr)
	‘A bad taste’ (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease GORD)	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	Metabolic syndrome	Online class (1 hr)
Week 09	Not feeling 100% (Crohn’s disease/malabsorption)	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	Liver: Abnormal liver (Pathology)	Practical (1.5 hr)
	1. Acute liver disease 2. Chronic Viral Hepatitis 3. Toxic injury to the liver 4. The systemic effects of chronic alcohol consumption 5. Chronic liver disease	Online class (5 hr)
	Antivirals Hep B/C and ARV (OBS Pharmacology)	Online class (1 hr)
Week 11	1. Neuroadaptation and dependence 2. Epidemiology of drug and alcohol use 3. Seminar: Psychosocial aspects of substance use disorders	Block teaching (3 hr)
	Illicit drugs pharmacology + opioid substitution therapy (OBS Pharmacology)	Lecture (1 hr)
	Mo's life	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 12	Salivary gland disease (Oral pathology)	Tutorial (1.5 hr)
Week 12	Block 10 staged exam and feedback	Performance (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Attendance is a professional responsibility required of all students admitted to academic programs within the Sydney Dental School. All programs in the Sydney Dental School have a 90% attendance policy, for all compulsory components of Units of Study, as detailed in the Faculty of Dentistry Attendance Provisions 2015. This includes all clinical and practical sessions. The course requirements cannot be satisfied if more than 10% of any section of a course is missed for any reason.
Professionalism: Students in all Sydney Dental School programs are subject to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Requirements 2019 and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Professionalism Provisions 2019. Professionalism is an essential component of developing competency to practice. It is important for students to demonstrate professional behaviour in all contexts and environments. In accordance with these local provisions: candidates who demonstrate serious or repeated unprofessional behaviour may be required to show cause as to why their enrolment should be continued. Failure to show cause may result in exclusion from the course.

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 8 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 160-200 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.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Renal sciences and urology / STI: Describe anatomical and histological structures of renal system’ and their functions in filtration and regulation mechanisms in maintenance of the blood pressure; acid-base, and electrolyte balance.
LO2. Renal sciences and urology / STI: Describe the features of the major diseases of renal system, and the dental management of patients with chronic kidney disease and those on dialysis. Describe the major sexually transmitted infections, including the characteristics of the associated microorganism, epidemiology, transmission, clinical disease, management and prevention.
LO3. Oncology: Explain the concepts of risk factors inducing oral premalignant lesions, pathogenesis of tumour progression and metastasis in cancer. Describe the epidemiology, clinical course and symptoms including local, systemic and paraneoplastic effects, diagnosis and management principles and oral health associations with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
LO4. Gastroenterology, Nutrition and addiction medicine: Describe the morphological, organisational and functional (e.g. absorption and secretion) aspects of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Outline features of major diseases of GI tract disorders (e.g. malabsorption, coeliac disease, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, GI cancer). And outline the features and explain the mechanisms of disorders of hepatic function including viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic liver disease.
LO5. Explain the effect of drugs (opiates, benzodiazepines and other drugs of addiction) and alcohol in alteration of biochemistry and behaviour of human body. Discuss psychosocial aspect of drug use and drug dependence in society
LO6. Understand concepts of oral biosciences (oral Pathology and Biomaterials) sessions
LO7. Detailed concept of pharmacological mechanism, application and side effects of drugs used in Renal, Oncology and Gastroenterology 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
Learning outcomes

Oral Medicine -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
4.1.b		the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences

Oral Pathology -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
4.1.b		the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences

Oral Surgery -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
4.1.b		the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
4.1.b		the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences

Paediatric Dentistry -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
4.1.b		the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences

Special Needs Dentistry -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
4.1.b		the scientific basis of dentistry including the relevant biological, medical and psychosocial sciences

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Students must comply with work health and safety, infection control and dress standard policies of all laboratories, placement sites and Local Health Districts (LHDs).

Disclaimer

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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

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

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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SDDM5221: Integrated Life Sciences 4

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

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

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

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