pod1csf cutaneous science of the foot
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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMatthew Oates
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in the following course code: HHPOD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew 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* |
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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 |