Unit Outline

Chronic health conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia. This unit will explore the aetiology and epidemiology of the most common chronic diseases, exploring the risk factors which contribute to disease, the underlying mechanisms which contribute to disease progression, and how these conditions can not only impact the individual, but the community as a whole. The key areas of disease prevention and public health initiatives related to each condition will also be explored.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Apply basic knowledge of physiological processes and pathophysiological concepts to the progression of chronic disease, symptoms and outcomes.
2.	Describe and evaluate key elements of population based chronic disease prevention and control strategies.
3.	Analyse and discuss the biological and social factors which contribute to rates of chronic disease.
4.	Communicate (in oral or written format) information about chronic disease to a broad audience.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	(CZZ101 or KPZ164 or CZZ102 or KZA161)

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	In-semester tests	Week 4	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Written assignment	Week 8	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Oral presentation (3MT style)	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: In-semester tests

Task Description:

There will be three in-semester tests that will consist of multiple choice (MCQ) and short answer questions (SAQs) in a closed book exam format. The tests will be completed in-class after each module.
In-semester test 1A will cover content from module one
In-semester test 1B will cover content from module module two
In-semester test 1C will cover content from module module three

Each test contributes 15% of overall grade for the unit. 3 x 15% (45% total)

In-semester tests will be in weeks 4, 9 and 12

Task Length:

1 hour

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe, discuss and apply knowledge and principles relating to chronic disease development, prevention and management	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Written assignment

Task Description:

Written assignment – analysis of challenge and opportunity (Part A) and Briefing document (Part B)
Part A: This assessment task involves the analysis of issues and challenges associated with the burden of Australia’s chronic disease priority areas. You will need to analyse the challenge, synthesize the pertinent information and develop an argument for a solution that could be utilised.

Part B: As part of this assignment, you will also develop a briefing document and talking point aimed at informing or persuading an external stakeholder to engage with pertinent issues and possible solution you have identified in your analysis.

Further guidelines and criteria will be provided on MyLO

This task is worth 35% of your overall mark for the unit.

Task Length:

1500 – 2000 words (excluding references)

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Presentation and writing - use of logical structure for flow of ideas, spelling and grammar, referencing	LO4
2	Content development and application of knowledge	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Reference material and use of evidence	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Oral presentation (3MT style)

Task Description:

This assessment task involves an oral presentation based on one of the weekly cases. This presentation is to be delivered in the style of a three minute thesis (3MT). Presentations will conclude with 5min question time. The Presentation (3min), supporting slides and answers to questions will be assessed.

Further guidelines and assessment criteria will be provided on MyLO and in class.

Task Length:

3 minute presentation + questions and answer session

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Content and knowledge (structure, content & preparation to disseminate topic)	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Presentation skills and delivery (including verbal presentation and supporting slide design and clarity)	LO4
3	Evaluation and analysis	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.