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Units SURG5036 Semester 2 Early 2020 [Online]

Unit of study_

SURG5036: Surg Research: Translation and Innovation

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

Overview

The objective of this unit is to introduce candidates to the basic concepts of innovation. Participants will be able to identify and evaluate surgical innovation as well as focus on the methodological and practical challenges to rigorous surgical research. Candidates will be have the skills to design and complete level one evidence based research in surgery with a key focus on randomised and non-randomised controlled trials. The course will evaluate the complexity of surgical innovation and how to identify related factors influencing outcome. Candidates should be able to identify challenges facing the surgical research community when performing an evaluation of a therapeutic, procedure-based intervention. How to pinpoint the issues and deconstruct these into constituent methodological parts such that several important areas will be targeted for developing a systematic process that would guide appropriate, evidence based surgical practice. Ethical aspects in research and innovation will be addressed and the process of translational research will be reviewed. Other broad topics will focus on surgical oncology and survival analysis; evaluating performance when measuring the value of surgical research and the key concepts in diagnostic tests and accuracy in surgery.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	SURG5036
Academic unit	Surgery
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kerry Hitos, kerry.hitos@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assignments Written assessments for each module	40%	Multiple weeks	Up to 2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment Project	60%	STUVAC	See canvas for details
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Written Assessments: These are based on the weekly lectures and reading material provided for each module. Completion of all assignments is required.

Project: Consult Canvas for more detail.

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: Introduction	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 02	Module 2: Randomised controlled trials - I	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 03	Module 2: Randomised controlled trials - II	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 04	Module 2: Non randomised studies	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 05	Module 3: Ethics in surgical research and innovation	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 06	Module 4: Challenges in evaluating surgical innovation	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 07	Module 4: Translation	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 08	Module 5: Intellectual property and cost effectiveness - I	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 09	Module 5: Intellectual property and cost effectiveness - II	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 10	Module 5: Diagnostic tests and accuracy	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 11	Module 6: Surgical oncology and survival analysis	Individual study (10 hr)
Week 12	Module 6: Critical appraisal of published literature	Individual study (10 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Candidates are required to complete all online assessments in order to complete this unit.

Referencing guide: Students must give a reference to all sources they cite in their assignments and the style must be consistent in their submitted work. Students can adopt either the Harvard or Vancouver referencing style.

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

Notes will be linked to online teaching material.

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 fundamental concepts and stages of surgical innovation
LO2. Explain the barriers, impact and timeline to success
LO3. Examine trial concepts and the various study designs for surgical based treatments
LO4. Examine key criteria prior to commencing, identify outcome measures and examine funding, costs and the surgical learning curve
LO5. Examine the ethical concepts and issues encountered in surgical innovation
LO6. Understand the innovation cycle, the process of evaluation and how to identify challenges
LO7. Explain and understand the principles of knowledge transfer in surgery
LO8. Examine and understand the process of intellectual property, prototyping, technology transfer and cost effectiveness
LO9. Understand the key process of diagnostic tests, accuracy and diagnostic endpoints in surgery
LO10. Develop skills in understanding the various aspects of surgical oncology and survival analysis methods in surgery
LO11. Learn how to critically appraise surgical trial quality and the published literature

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

Responding to student feedback

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

No changes have been made since the unit was last offered.

Additional information

Additional information can be found on Canvas.

Additional costs

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Work, health and safety

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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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

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Additional information

Additional costs

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