CUTANEOUS SCIENCE OF THE FOOT
POD1CSF
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop their understanding of the pathology, assessment and management of dermatological conditions of the foot. Podiatrists frequently assess and manage clients with pathology of their skin and nails. Students will develop an understanding of the normal anatomy and function of the integumentary system. They will then develop an understanding of the pathophysiological processes involved in development of common dermatological conditions affecting the foot and design intervention programs to effectively manage these conditions. Students will engage with online resources, published journal articles, and case studies.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Matthew Oates
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in the following course code: HHPOD
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Oates
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Four hours per week minimum expected to view online learning content.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 30-minute online multiple choice examination (equiv to 500 words)Thirty minute online examination | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
1,250 word individual essay | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
10-minute group presentation (equivalent 250 words per student)Digital Online. Four students per group | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2-hour written examination (2000 words equivalent)End of semester exam | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |