Fundamentals of Surgery I (SURG90023)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to introduce fundamental principles of surgery drawing on the biomedical and clinical sciences. Through case-based learning and disciplinary-based sessions, students will extend their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry and develop their medical expertise and clinical decision-making.
Index cases will form the focus of study and be mapped against RACS expectations of surgical trainees at the “intermediate level”. Additionally, students will draw on real world cases (under ethical guidelines) that reflect their current and evolving practice.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject should be able to:
- Outline fundamental principles of surgery drawing on biomedical and clinical sciences
- Apply basic biomedical science knowledge to clinical scenarios
- Describe commonly occurring surgical presentations involving cerebral and musculoskeletal trauma, gastrointestinal obstruction/ haemorrhage and malignancy, airway obstruction, thromboembolic disease
- Develop an analytical approach to the diagnosis and management of common clinical problems using underlying biomedical knowledge.
- Describe the metabolic responses involved in patients undergoing surgery
- Outline the nutritional changes for the surgical patient using biomedical knowledge
Generic skills
- Initiative, autonomy, organization
- Problem-solving
- Oral communication
- Finding, evaluating and using relevant information
- Written communication
- Working with others and in teams
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Essay - case study; (3000 words) - Due week 5 of semester 1 (50%) - Students will meet specific learning outcomes by selecting “case” material derived from their practice to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts.
- Project (4500 words equivalent per group) + 500 words (Individual) - Due week 12 of semester 1 (50%) - Students will work in groups of three to complete a substantial project relating to fundamental principles of surgery. Assessment weighting is assigned as follows: 35% for product of group work; 10% for reflective writing (500 words) and 5% peer assessment against clear criteria of the process – participation, teamwork, timeliness, supporting others, solving conflicts, exchanging information and coordination.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christopher Christophi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 14 hours intensive, over two days Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Surgical Science Course Graduate Diploma in Surgical Science Course Graduate Certificate in Surgical Science
Last updated: 3 November 2022