Course overview
- Study period
- , 2024 (22/07/2024 - 26/10/2024)
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 1
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- Medicine Faculty
This module covers fundamental principles of skin cancer diagnostics. Key content areas include: the normal anatomy, embryology and physiology of the skin, clinical examination for detection of skin malignancy and the effective use of dermatoscopy. Basic dermatopathology is covered with respect to its correlation with dermatoscopy.
This Short Form Credential is designed to provide a sound knowledge base with respect to embryology, micro-anatomy, physiology, oncology, clinical issues, dermatoscopy and dermatopathology,ﾠas they relate to the diagnosisﾠof skin malignancy. Chapters 1-7 of theﾠrequired textbook resource "Dermatoscopy and Skin Cancer" (Rosendahl and Marozava) as well as chapters 1, 4, 7 (pages 67-70) and 9.2ﾠof a course textbook, presented on Learn.UQ in "Learning Resources", set out clearly the didactic material with which you should be familiar. This is to allow you to concentrate on exploring and understanding concepts and issues that are essential if skin malignancies are to be correctly diagnosed and therefore managed appropriately. A very significant emphasis will be placed on dermatoscopic-dermatopathologic correlation as this is fundamental to skin cancer management. A case of melanoma can be expertly assessed and diagnosed but if an erroneous pathology report is not recognised and responded to the expert diagnosis of the clinician can be neutralised. You will be encouraged to relate the material studied to your own current clinical experience and to share this experience with the other students and the Course Coordinator.
Aims and outcomes
To develop a strong clinical knowledge and skill base which can be applied effectively in the practice of skin cancer diagnostics.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Modular Quiz
|
75% |
Week 1 - Week 13 |
| Essay/ Critique |
End of Semester Assignment
|
25% |
21/10/2024 1:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Blog Response
|
Compliance Hurdle |
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
| Quiz |
Learning Curve Exercises
|
Compliance Hurdle |
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Zoom Meetings
|
Compliance Hurdle |
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Modular Quiz
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 75%
- Due date
Week 1 - Week 13
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This assessment is in the form of multiple choice and true/false questions presented as a separate quiz for each module. It must be completed at 1:00 pm (AEST) on the Monday following the end of each module (except it is due on the Friday before the end of the final module). While there is no minimum pass mark for each quiz a minimum aggregate of 50% is required with respect to all of the modular quizzes for a pass to be awarded for this assessment. Each quiz is an open-book quiz and must be completed within 2 hours of commencement. There is only one attempt permitted for each quiz.
Hurdle requirements
A minimum aggregate of 50% across all modular quizzes to pass this assessment.Submission guidelines
Submission instructions will be provided via Learn.UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
You are required to submit all assessment items on time. Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
End of Semester Assignment
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
21/10/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This assessment is in the form of a open-book written assignment in response to questions presented in the Assessment section of Learn.UQ. Each question should be answered accurately and there is no minimum or maximum word restriction. The assignment must be your own work and must be completed independently of other students. Any resources used should be referenced at the end of each question. Diagrams/graphics should not be copied from any source. Answers should convey to the marker that you understand the respective topic and therefore are ideally presented in your own words. Each answer should be preceded by a copy/paste of the respective question.
Criteria & Marking
The assignment is marked by the Course Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinators according to pre-defined criteria
Hurdle requirements
The pass mark for this assessment is 50%.Submission guidelines
Submission instructions will be provided via Learn.UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
You are required to submit all assessment items on time. Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
Blog Response
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Compliance Hurdle
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
A written blog submission is required for each Module as directed on Learn.UQ.
Hurdle requirements
Although no specific mark from the Blog Discussion Forum is recorded towards the final mark for the course, failure to complete that activity by the due time will result in receiving a grade no higher than 4.Submission guidelines
Submission instructions will be provided via Learn.UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
You are required to submit all assessment items on time. Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
Learning Curve Exercises
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- Compliance Hurdle
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Learning Curve Exercises must be completed as instructed on Learn.UQ.
Hurdle requirements
Although no specific mark from the Learning-Curve Exercises is recorded towards the final mark for the course, failure to complete that activity by the due time will result in receiving a grade no higher than 4.Submission guidelines
Submission instructions will be provided via Learn.UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
You are required to submit all assessment items on time. Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
Zoom Meetings
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- Compliance Hurdle
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Attendance at compulsory Zoom meetings, as instructed on Learn.UQ or alternatively submission of a summary of the respective meeting in writing after viewing a recording of the meeting. If you are unable to attend a zoom meeting, you may fulfill the requirements for this assessment by providing a summary of the recording of the respective zoom meeting before the end of that respective module.
Hurdle requirements
Although no specific mark from the compulsory zoom meeting attendances is recorded towards the final mark for the course, failure to complete the activity by the due time will result in receiving a grade no higher than 4.Submission guidelines
Submission instructions will be provided via Learn.UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
You are required to submit all assessment items on time. Assessments submitted after the due date without an approved extension will receive a late penalty.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 39 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: If you do not meet the passing standard (50%) for two assessment tasks, you will be ineligible for a grade higher than 2 irrespective of aggregate marks. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 40 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: If you do not meet the passing standard (50%) for a single assessment task, you will be ineligible for a grade higher than 3 irrespective of aggregate marks. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 69 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: You must pass all assessment items to achieve a grade of 4 or higher in this course. |
| 5 (Credit) | 70 - 79 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To receive a grade of 5 or above, completion of the Blog responses,ﾠLearning Curve Exercises and attendance atﾠZoom Meetings (or submitted summary of Zoom recording) are required. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 80 - 89 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 90 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
You must pass each weighted assessment item (pass mark 50%) and achieve a total aggregate mark of at least 55%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Please note that all submission dates for assessments are in Brisbane time - Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 2 |
Case-based learning |
Basic Science of Skin Cancer MODULE 1 (2 weeks) Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 5 |
Case-based learning |
Clinical Examination/Introduction to Dermatoscopy MODULE 2 (3 weeks) Learning outcomes: L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 8 |
Case-based learning |
A Decision Algorithm for Pigmented Lesions MODULE 3 (3 weeks) Learning outcomes: L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 10 |
Case-based learning |
A Decision Algorithm for Non-Pigmented Lesions MODULE 4 (2 weeks) Learning outcomes: L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 13 |
Case-based learning |
Dermatopathology and Dermatoscopic Correlation MODULE 5 (3 weeks) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
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- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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