HND701 - Pathophysiology of Diabetes

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Virginia Hagger
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.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 3 x 1 hour online seminars (recordings provided).

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

ULO1

Explain blood glucose homeostasis and the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy

ULO2

Apply knowledge of diabetes mellitus pathophysiology, epidemiology and diagnosis to specific clinical contexts.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO8: Global citizenship

ULO3

Explain the risk factors, pathogenesis, and identification of chronic diabetes-related complications.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking

Assessment

Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Written assignment 

2000 words

40% 
  • Week 6
Assessment 2: Video Presentation 10 minute video recorded presentation 40%
  • Week 9
Assessment 3: End-of-Unit Assessment 1 hour 20%
  • End-of-unit assessment period

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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