MBCHB 221A/B : MBChB Part II

Medical and Health Sciences

2020 Semester One (1203) / Semester Two (1205) (120 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Through clinical scenarios, lectures and laboratories, students are introduced to human health and the description and pathogenesis of disease processes as a basis for the systematic study of human illness. This is integrated with the study of human organ systems through components focusing on musculoskeletal, digestive, genitourinary, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, linked with practical work in anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical imaging, and professional, clinical and communication skills.

Course Requirements

Restriction: MBCHB 203, 205, 206, 209, 210, 211 To complete this course students must enrol in MBCHB 221 A and B

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and biochemistry to various human organ systems. (Capability 1.1)
  2. Outline the processes leading to disease. (Capability 1.1)
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the clinical relevance of basic biomedical principles. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 and 5.1)
  4. Describe the personal, population and economic impacts of disease in New Zealand and how these might be lessened. (Capability 2.4, 3.4, 6.3 and 6.4)
  5. Demonstrate an awareness of objective versus subjective findings in relation to clinical reasoning and decision-making. (Capability 2.1, 2.4, 5.1 and 5.4)
  6. Describe and discuss the principles and benefits of effective communication in patient-centred interactions. (Capability 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 and 4.5)
  7. Perform selected physical examinations and use effective basic communication skills in controlled settings with simulated patients. (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 4.1 and 4.2)
  8. Demonstrate an empathetic and professional approach to patients in a simulated setting. (Capability 4.1)
  9. Critically reflect on and apply resiliency skills you need to be prepared for the clinical workplace. (Capability 2.1, 5.3 and 5.4)
  10. Critically analyse worldviews, positioning, assumptions and biases and their implications for Māori health and identify risk factors, including social determinants, for selected disorders. (Capability 3.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
End-of-module tests 57% Individual Coursework
Clinical Progress tests 15% Individual Coursework
Laboratories and Integrated Learning Activities 10% Individual Coursework
Professional and clnical Essays, journals and participation 15% Individual Coursework
Māori Health-related activities 3% Group & Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
End-of-module tests
Clinical Progress tests
Laboratories and Integrated Learning Activities
Professional and clnical Essays, journals and participation
Māori Health-related activities

Course Contacts

Dr Geraldine Tennant (g.tennant@auckland.ac.nz)

Assoc Prof Roger Booth (rj.booth@auckland.ac.nz)

Workload Expectations

This course is a 120 point course and students are expected to spend 40 hours per week.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 15/12/2019 06:45 a.m.