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OLET1504: Health Challenges: Diabetes

Overview
This Open Learning Environment unit of study is designed to introduce you to the chronic
disease Diabetes, that, for a patient, is difficult to manage and for society is associated with
huge costs. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about diabetes. To conquer the
disease, in all its forms, we need informed debate and long-term strategies. This unit explains
the biological basis of diabetes and defines the fundamentally distinct forms of the disease. It
looks at the history of our understanding of the disease and critically assesses current
treatments and potential new approaches to prevention and cure.

Details

Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences

Unit code OLET1504

Unit name Health Challenges: Diabetes

Session, year ? Semester 1, 2021

Attendance mode Online

Location Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Credit points 2

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ? None
Prerequisites ? None

Corequisites ? None

Available to study No
abroad and
exchange students

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator Peter Thorn, p.thorn@sydney.edu.au

Assessment
Type Description Weight Due Length

Assignment Video Assessment peer review 5% - Unlimited

task

Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assignment Video Assessment task 20% - 3 minute long

video video

Outcomes assessed: LO3

Assignment End of Module 1 Discussion 10% Week Unlimited

Discussion Post 04

Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assignment End of Module 1 Quiz 15% Week Unlimited

Online quiz, can be completed at any time 04
before due date

Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assignment End of Module 3 Discussion 10% Week Unlimited

Discussion Post 12

Outcomes assessed: LO1

Assignment End of Module 2 Discussion 10% Week Unlimited

Discussion Post 12

Outcomes assessed: LO1

Type Description Weight Due Length

Assignment End of Module 2 Quiz 15% Week Unlimited

Online quiz, can be completed at any time 12
before due date

Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assignment End of Module 3 Quiz 15% Week Unlimited

Online quiz, can be completed at any time 12
before due date

Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

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

Work of exceptional standard: Mastery of topics showing

extensive integration and ability to transfer knowledge to novel
contexts; treatment of tasks shows an advanced synthesis of
High distinction 85 - 100
ideas; demonstration of initiative, complex understanding and
analysis; work is very well presented; all criteria addressed and
learning outcomes achieved to an outstanding level.

Work of superior standard: Excellent achievement, consistent

evidence of deep understanding and application of knowledge
Distinction 75 - 84 in medical science; treatment of tasks shows advanced
understanding of topics; demonstration of initiative, complex
understanding and analysis; work is well-presented; all criteria
addressed and learning outcomes achieved to a superior level.
Competent work demonstrating potential for higher study:
Confident in explaining medical science processes, with
evidence of solid understanding and achievement; occasional
Credit 65 - 74
lapses indicative of unresolved issues; treatment of tasks
shows a good understanding of topic; work is well-presented
with a minimum of errors; all criteria addressed and learning
outcomes achieved to a high level.
Pass 50 - 64 Work of acceptable standard: Satisfactory level of engagement
 with and understanding of topic; some inconsistencies in
understanding and knowledge of medical science; work is
adequately presented, with some errors or omissions, most
criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to an
adequate level.

Work not of acceptable standard: Unsatisfactory achievement

and engagement with the medical science discipline;
inadequate understanding or fundamental misunderstanding of
Fail 0 - 49
topics; most criteria and learning outcomes not clearly or
adequately addressed or achieved; lack of effort/involvement
in the unit

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/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.

Special consideration
If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or
misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or
performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special
arrangements.

Academic integrity
The Current Student website provides information on academic honesty, academic dishonesty,
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 dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms
of academic dishonesty. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of
dishonesty, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.
Weekly schedule
WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes

Attendance and class requirements

n/a

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.

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. describe to their peers key concepts in the biology of diabetes, current and future
treatments and the history and sociology of the disease
LO2. demonstrate assimilation of their knowledge in verbal and written forms
LO3. create a short video, about your area of interest in diabetes, for a non-specialist
audience.

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 Graduate qualities

outcomes GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9
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Additional information

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Library, online resources services, University Health Service, general health
and wellbeing

Disclaimer
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including where there are low enrolment numbers.

This unit of study outline was last modified on 22 Jun 2021.

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