HND701 - Pathophysiology of Diabetes
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | HHD630, HSD701 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Cath McNamara |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HSN720 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Learning experiences are online |
Content
This unit develops an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and its complications. It enables the student to understand the complexities of the pathophysiology which informs the methods of treatment of DM. On completion of the unit, students will be aware of the epidemiology of diabetes and its complications.
Students will understand the importance of health maintenance in the context of DM and will gain knowledge of how to reduce the risk of diabetes complications.
This unit explores the pathophysiological pathways that occur leading to a diagnosis of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes and the distinction between the different types of diabetes. The pathophysiology and progression of acute and chronic diabetes complications is examined and is a pre-requisite for understanding the management of diabetes, which is the focus of HND702 unit.
An epidemiological perspective shows how diabetes has evolved to become one of the world’s most prevalent non-communicable chronic health conditions. The Unit material draws on current research and theory to explain the complexities behind the diagnosis and classification of diabetes and the development of its complications.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| ULO1 | Explain blood glucose homeostasis and the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Apply knowledge of diabetes mellitus pathophysiology, epidemiology and diagnosis to specific clinical contexts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Explain the risk factors, pathogenesis, and identification of chronic diabetes-related complications. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Written assignment | 2000 words | 40% |
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| Assessment 2: Video Presentation | 10 minute video recorded presentation | 40% |
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| Assessment 3: End-of-unit assessment | Online test | 20% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HND701 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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