Course coordinator
Dr Tony Dicker
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- 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 gain a sound knowledge of advanced medical and surgical skin cancer treatments with a focus on different options for specific types of skin cancers. Pre-cancerous lesions and the management of wound complications are also studied. You will reinforce 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 covers some of the diagnostic and therapeutic interventions used in skin cancer medicine. It also considers the environment you are working in, and the management of the patient as well as the management of the lesion. This course builds on IMED7010, and is more disease specific than treatment specific.
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
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Tony Dicker
Dr Brett Christmas
Dr Cheryl Choong
Dr Graham Sivyer
Timetable
Additional timetable information
There is no timetable for this course, all material is provided online and the study modules can be completed online each week by the student at their convenience.
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 is using appropriate surgical tech - Have confidence in using appropriate surgical techniques for removing skin cancers
LO2.
Have confidence is using appropriate surgical tech - Have confidence to choose and apply appropriate non-surgical therapeutics
LO3.
Have confidence is using appropriate surgical tech - Manage a patient with Melanoma
LO4.
Have confidence is using appropriate surgical tech - Present surgical cases with review of the treatment
LO5.
Have confidence is using appropriate surgical tech - Holistically manage a patient with sun damage and skin cancer risk
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique |
Fortnightly assessment tasks
|
30% |
29/07/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
| Essay/ Critique |
Surgical Case
|
40% |
29/07/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
Assessment details
Fortnightly assessment tasks
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
29/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05
Task description
6 assignments are presented that relate to the modules being studied in those weeks. Specific questions are listed about each case. Further details will be provided in Learn.UQ (Blackboard) at the start of the semester.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Surgical Case
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
29/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
You will be required to present details of 4 cases from your own surgical work relevant to the course. Examples and further details will be provided on the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site. One case will require a presentation similar to a journal case report, with review of the literature.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
End of Semester Exam
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- 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.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Learn.UQ |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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 - 69 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Attains an overall mark of at least 50% but less than 70%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 70 - 74 |
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 70% but less than 75% was attained; or An overall mark of at least 75% was attained; and - The final examination mark was less than 75% and/or - One or more of the other assessment tasks scored less than 70% |
| 4 (Pass) | 75 - 79 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: An overall mark of at least 75% but less than 80% was attained Students must also achieve - a minimum of 75% for the final examination - a minimum of 70% for each of the other assessment tasks. |
| 5 (Credit) | 80 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This indicates a solid knowledge of the course material. An overall mark of at least 80% but less than 85% Students must also achieve - a minimum of 75% for each assessment task. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 85 - 89 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This indicates a strong knowledge of the course material. An overall mark of at least 85% but less than 90% was attained Students must also achieve - a minimum of 80% for each assessment task. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 90 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This indicates a broad and high level of knowledge of the course material. An overall mark of at least 90% was attained Students must also achieve - a minimum of 85% for each assessment task. |
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
A student who is unable to sit or complete a scheduled final examination must apply for a deferred examination no later than 5 calendar days after the date the original examination was held.
Please see my.UQ for further information on deferred exams (including the application process).
Timing of deferred exams
Deferred exams will be held in the Semester 2ﾠdeferred exam period.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides emerging tools that may support students in completing some assessments. Students may appropriately use AI in completing their assessment tasks for this course unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. Students 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:ﾠOverview - ChatGPT and other generative AI tools - Library Guides at University of Queensland Library (uq.edu.au).
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
Library resources are available 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 13 |
Tutorial |
Online Tutorial Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
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.