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Unit of study_

SURG5012: Surgical Metabolism

Semester 2, 2022 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

The aims of the unit are for the student to acquire knowledge of nutrition in surgery and to understand adaptive response of the body to stress, trauma and sepsis. By the end of the unit the student will become competent in providing enteral and parenteral nutritional therapy to metabolically compromised patients. Content includes Nutrition assessment, Surgical Complications in Malnourished patients, Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, Complications in Obese, Obesity and Surgery, Short Bowel Syndrome and Enterocutaneous fistula.

Unit details and rules

Unit code SURG5012
Academic unit Surgery
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
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 Geoffrey Yuet Mun Wong Wong, geoffrey.wong@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Online task Discussion Board
Fortnightly Case Studies
5% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small test Module Graded Quizzes
MCQs and SAQs
20% Ongoing 6 x Module Graded Quizzes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Presentation Audiovisual Presentation
Case presentation and discussion
25% Week 06 7 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO1 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Assignment Assignment
Written assessment
50% Week 13
Due date: 06 Nov 2022 at 23:59
3500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6

Assessment summary

  • Graded Module Quizzes: There will be multiple graded quizzes consisting of multiple choice questions (MCQs) and short answer questions (SAQs) which will need to be completed at the end of each module. The quiz questions are based on topics covered in the learning resources. Students will have ONE attempt and 60 mins to complete each quiz. Points are awarded for correct answers. No points are deducted for incorrect answers so all questions should be attempted.
  • Discusion Boards: Fortnightly case discussions for each module
  • Audiovisual Presentation: Students will record a case presentation and discussion (7 mins total).
  • Assignment: For this assignment, you are required to choose from one of the clinical scenarios and discuss your approach and evidence of the management plan. 

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 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.

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 Nutrition Assessment and Surgery Online class (10 hr)  
Week 02 Nutrition Assessment and Surgery Online class (10 hr)  
Week 03 Surgical Complications in Malnourished Online class (10 hr)  
Week 04 Surgical Complications in Malnourished Online class (10 hr)  
Week 05 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Online class (10 hr)  
Week 06 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Online class (10 hr)  
Week 07 Complications in Obese Online class (10 hr)  
Week 08 Complications in Obese Online class (10 hr)  
Week 09 Obesity and Surgery Online class (10 hr)  
Week 10 Obesity and Surgery Online class (10 hr)  
Week 11 Short Bowel Syndrome and Enterocutaneous Fistula Online class (10 hr)  
Week 12 Short Bowel Syndrome and Enterocutaneous Fistula Online class (10 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Referencing guide: You must use a consistent referencing style within your assignment. The two main referencing methods accepted will be the Harvard or Vancouver system.

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.

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. Provide participants with skills to assess nutritional strategy status in surgery
  • LO2. Enable participants to understand the surgical complications associated with malnourishment
  • LO3. Explain different modalities of nutritional supplement
  • LO4. Provide participants with an understanding of complications associated with obesity in surgery
  • LO5. Provide participants with an understanding of different types of weight reduction procedures
  • LO6. Explain complex surgical metabolic conditions including short bowel syndrome and enterocutaneous fistula

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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