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Units SLEE5103 Semester 1 2021 [Online]

Unit of study_

SLEE5103: Non-Respiratory Sleep Disorders

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

Overview

This unit of study aims to develop a detailed understanding of non-respiratory sleep disorders and their treatment in adults and children. NREM parasomnias and REM behavior disorder are discussed with other disorders associated with unintentional behaviours examined. Disorders associated with excessive sleepiness, such as insomnia and narcolepsy and disorders of the sleep/wake cycle, such as circadian rhythm disorders and insomnia, are presented with the association between psychiatric conditions and sleep rounding out the unit. Learning will include regular short answer quizzes, as well as broader written assessments.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	SLEE5103
Academic unit	Sleep Medicine
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Colin Sullivan, colin.sullivan@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Live+ supervised)	Final exam MCQ and short answer questions	40%	Formal exam period	2 hours
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Assignment	Module 1 assignment Written assignment	10%	Week 04	4 to 6 questions
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Assignment	Module 2 and 3 assignment Written assignment	10%	Week 08	4 - 6 questions
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Assignment	Module 4 and 5 assignment Written assignment	10%	Week 12	4 - - questions
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Assignment	Case study Written case study analysis and audio file	30%	Week 13	Audio file and 1500 word written
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= Type A final exam ?

Assessment summary

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 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.

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 1.1: NREM parasomnias: Clinical and polysomnographic features of NREM parasomnias	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 02	Module 1.2: NREM parasomnias: Understanding the difference between nocturnal epilepsy and NREM parasomnia	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 03	Module 1.2: NREM parasomnias: Understanding the difference between nocturnal epilepsy and NREM parasomnia	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 04	Module 2.1: REM parasomnias: REM sleep behaviour disorder	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 05	Module 2.2: REM parasomnias: Association of RBD & other medical conditions	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 06	Module 3: Other unintentional behaviours in sleep	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 07	Module 4: Dsorders of excessive sleepiness	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 08	Module 4: Disorders of excessive sleepiness	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 09	Module 5.1: Disorders of the sleep/wake cycle: Insomnia	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 10	Module 5.2: Disorders of the sleep/wake cycle: Circadian Rhythm Disorders	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 11	Module 5.3: Disorders of the sleep/wake cycle:Lifestyle driven sleep disruption.	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 12	Module 6: Association of mental health with sleep	Individual study (3 hr)
Week 13	Module 6: Association of mental health with sleep	Individual study (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This course is delivered online, with no specific 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 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library, available on Canvas

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. Understand the clinical and polysomnographic presentations of NREM parasomnias in order to identify and classify these and differentiate these from seizure related events.
LO2. Describe the clinical and polysomnographic presentations of REM sleep behaviour disorder in order to identify and characterise this sleep disorder and its relationship with other medical conditions.
LO3. Recognise the features of restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movements of sleep and bruxism in order to correctly identify these sleep disorders.
LO4. Understand the various causes of excessive sleepiness in order to discriminate if a sleep disorder is present and the clinical and polysomnographic features of disorders of excessive sleepiness
LO5. Describe the various types of insomnia to enable their evaluation
LO6. Understand the features of different types of circadian rhythm disorders in order to classify these sleep disorders
LO7. Identify lifestyle driven sleep disturbance in order to identify modifiable risk factors.
LO8. Gain an understanding of the causes and exacerbating factors involved to explain the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health 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
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Responding to student feedback

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

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