Course coordinator
Associate Professor Paul Fishburn
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Herston
- Coordinating unit
- UQ Medical School
This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in IMED7010. You will develop a sound knowledge of advanced therapeutics with a strong focus on the surgical management of skin cancer. You will reinforce and demonstrate your knowledge with case based assignments.
Once a clinical diagnosis or differential diagnosis has been reached, the next step is to manage the lesion. This course focuses on the therapy of skin cancer, mainly on the surgical approach to management. This course builds on the foundation therapeutics IMED7010 course. It has a strong surgical focus and it is essential that you are working in a medical practice and able to undertake surgical procedures.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are expected to be performing skin cancer surgery, as they will be submitting photographs of their own cases.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
IMED7001, IMED7002 and IMED7010
Course contact
School enquiries
Medical School Student and Academic Administration
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Tony Dicker
Timetable
Additional timetable information
Examination times and the 13-week semester are mapped out in then the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site. All material is provided online and the study modules can be completed online.
Aims and outcomes
To consolidate your knowledge of skin cancer therapeutics and patient management.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Have confidence in using appropriate surgical technique for removing skin cancers.
LO2.
Describe a broad range of reconstructive techniques for repair of skin cancer resections.
LO3.
Describe the risks and complications of surgical management of skin cancer.
LO4.
Demonstrate the skill of surgical repair for skin cancer management.
LO5.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of surgical management for dermatologic surgery,
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Case Annotations
|
30% |
Cases will be released on a Saturday, and due for submission by the Friday 13 days later. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Case Annotation Peer Reviews
|
10% |
You will commence your peer review on the day of submission and have up to 2 weeks to submit your review. |
| Presentation |
Surgical Case Presentations
|
30% |
Due dates will be posted in Learn.UQ (Blackboard). Presentations 1-3 are due mid semester, and 4-6 due at the end of semester. |
| Examination |
Final Examination
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
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
Case Annotations
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Cases will be released on a Saturday, and due for submission by the Friday 13 days later.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
12 Case Annotations are submitted throughout the semester, approximately 2 per fortnight. These will comprise a skin cancer lesion image supplied by your coordinator on a PowerPoint file. You will be asked to demonstrate your proposed reconstruction and provide reasoning for the approach, as well as provide alternatives.
Hurdle requirements
You must attain 60% in this component in order to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
Assignments are submitted via the relevant learning module in the Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for IMED7011
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 21 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension on application to coordinator outlining reasons and must be applied for prior to the due date.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
As per UQ policy
Case Annotation Peer Reviews
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
You will commence your peer review on the day of submission and have up to 2 weeks to submit your review.
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
Each of the Case Annotations are submitted for Peer Review. You should mark and provide feedback to your student colleagues on the case annotations.
Hurdle requirements
You must attain 60% in this component in order to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
Assignments are submitted via the relevant learning module in the Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for IMED7011
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 21 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension on application to coordinator outlining reasons and must be applied for prior to the due date.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
As per UQ Policy
Surgical Case Presentations
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Due dates will be posted in Learn.UQ (Blackboard). Presentations 1-3 are due mid semester, and 4-6 due at the end of semester.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
You will be required to present six cases that you have managed in your rooms that are required to be written up and presented as Surgical Case Presentations. These are submitted as attached Powerpoint PDF Documents via Blackboard using the template provided.
Hurdle requirements
You must attain 60% in this component in order to pass the course overall.Submission guidelines
Surgical cases are submitted via the Learning Activities tab on the IMED7011 course in Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 21 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension on application to coordinator outlining reasons and must be applied for prior to the due date.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
As per UQ Policy
Final Examination
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
A final summative examination will be administered online at the end of the exam. The specific date and time of the exam will be notified by the course coordinator on Learn.UQ (Blackboard) at least four weeks prior to the commencement of the university examination period.
Further details on the exam and types of questions will be provided on the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.
Hurdle requirements
You must attain 60% in this component in order to pass the course overall.Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Online via Learn.UQ (Blackboard)
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
You must apply to course coordinator outlining specific reasons and must be applied for prior to the exam date.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 49 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of less than 50%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 50 - 59 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of at least 50% but less than 60%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 60 - 69 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: This indicates a level of knowledge just below that required to pass this course. An overall mark of at least 60% or more but one or more of the assessment items case annotation, case annotation peer review, surgical case presentation or final examination was scored at less than 60%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 70 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: You must achieve a minimum of 60% for each of the assessment elements of case annotation, case annotation peer review, surgical case presentation and final examination. You must achieve an overall grade minimum of 70% or more. |
| 5 (Credit) | 75 - 79 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: You must achieve an overall grade of 75% plus achieve a minimum of 75% for each assessment task of case annotation, case annotation peer review, surgical case presentation and final examination. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 80 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: You must achieve an overall grade of 80% plus achieve a minimum of 80% for each assessment task of case annotation, case annotation peer review, surgical case presentation and final examination. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: You must achieve an overall grade of 85% plus achieve a minimum of 85% for each assessment task of case annotation, case annotation peer review, surgical case presentation and final examination. |
Additional course grading information
Calculation of Final Grade
The percentage mark for this course is reached by calculating the weighted average percentage mark achieved across the marked assessment tasks. The total of the weighted assessment tasks for the course will be rounded to two decimal points if required, with the final mathematical rounding to an integer at the end yielding a percentage mark. A mark of x.5% or greater will be rounded up to (x+1)%. A percentage mark of less than x.5% will be rounded down to x%. Pass marks are set for assessment items, however on occasion a recognised standard setting method may be used to determine the pass mark.ﾠ
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Please note that all submission dates for assessments are in Brisbane time - Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Deferred examinations
If you are unable to sit or complete a scheduled final examination, you must apply for a deferred examination no later than 5 calendar days after the date the original examination was held. Please see myUQ for further information on deferred exams (including the application process).
Timing of deferred exams
Deferred exams will be held in the Semester 1 deferred exam period.
Artificial Intelligence:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides emerging tools that may support you in completing some assessments. You may appropriately use AI in completing your assessment tasks for this course unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. You must clearly reference any use of AI in each instance. A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. Refer to the following guide regarding referencing ofﾠAI: Overview - ChatGPT and other generative AI tools - Library Guides at University of Queensland Library (uq.edu.au) ﾠ
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.
Additional learning resources information
Links to other online learning resources are linked in the relevant part of the Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site
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 |
Case-based learning |
Case Annotations Case Annotations are submitted throughout the semester, approximately 2 per fortnight. These will comprise a skin cancer lesion image supplied by your coordinator on a PowerPoint file. You will be asked to demonstrate your proposed reconstruction and provide reasoning for the approach, as well as provide alternatives. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Case-based learning |
Surgical Case Presentations You will be required to present six cases that you have managed in your rooms that are required to be written up and presented as Surgical Case Presentations. These are submitted as attached PowerPoint PDF Documents via Blackboard using the template provided. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Exam week 2 |
Case-based learning |
Discussion Board Interaction Throughout the semester you will have the opportunity to present cases and engage in the discussion board topics with your peers and coordinators. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Revision week |
Case-based learning |
Peer Review Each of the Case Annotations are submitted for Peer Review. You should mark and provide feedback to your student colleagues on the case annotations. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.