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MINUTES OF THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12th JUNE 2019 AT 2PM IN THE SENATE ROOM

PRESENT

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) as Chair (Professor Peter J. Dean)Dean of Postgraduate Coursework Studies (Professor Graham Brown) (Deputy Chair)Nominee of the Chair of Academic Board (Professor Robyn Carroll)Associate Director, Student Services (Mr Tim Martin) Academic Coordinator, Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) (Dr Kathy Sanders)Nominee of the President of the UWA Student Guild (Mr Lincoln Aspinall)Nominee of the President of the Postgraduate Students’ Association (Mr Alexander Sparrow)Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) of each faculty or nominee and the nominee of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Education):

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education (Professor Philip Hancock) Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Associate Professor Dianne Hesterman)Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Dr Daniela Ulgiati)Faculty of Science (Associate Professor Peter Hammond)

Executive Officer (Ms Kath Williams)

IN ATTENDANCEMs Kathrin Stroud, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)Ms Jessica Stubbs, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education)

APOLOGIESAcademic Secretary (Dr Kabilan Krishnasamy)Nominee of the Dean of Graduate Research School (Dr Sato Juniper)Nominee of the Director, Future Students (Recruitment) (Ms Katie Bergs)Nominee of the Associate Director, Admissions (Mr Rick Ackerman)School of Indigenous Studies (Mr Mel Thomas)

DECLARATIONS OF POTENTIAL FOR CONFLICT OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

No declarations for potential or perceived conflict of interest were recorded.

1. MINUTES – REF: F68752

Members noted that minutes were available from the Committee’s web page; and

RESOLVED – 18/19

to confirm the minutes of a meeting of the Curriculum Committee held on 8th May 2019; and the noting of decisions taken on 31st May 2019.

2. ANNUAL CHANGES APPROVED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – REF: F38885, F45973, F58912

Members noted the following changes to Postgraduate Coursework Courses, which had been approved by the Dean of Postgraduate Coursework Studies via delegated authority of the Curriculum Committee, effective from 2020:

30240 Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership (articulated): Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Outcomes

31650 Master of Educational Leadership (thesis and coursework): Australian Qualification Framework Outcomes

70230 Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis: Experiential Learning

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3. RESCISSION OF UNITS IN UWA COURSES FROM 2020

TRIM Code Title Curriculum

F31491 ABUS2290 Cultural Foundations of Asian BusinessNone

F31502 ABUS3204 Models of Asian Business

F44092 ACCT1113 De-mystifying Accounting

F31810 ACCT3202 Advanced Corporate Accounting

F31912 ACCT4451 Behavioural Accounting

F31914 ACCT4462 Accounting, Organisations and Society

F43413 ARCT5503 Built Work: Architecture in Construction

F43391ARCT5516

Daguerre to Digital

F43395ARCT5584

Publications

F43396ARCT5585

City as Site

F32191CLAN3007

The Majesty of the Roman Empire

F32306ECON1141

Australian Economic History

F31483ECON3203

Asia in the World Economy

F32351ECON3204

Finance and Economics for Minerals and Energy

F31480ECON3372

Advanced Mathematics for Economists

F74737EDUC3001

Teaching in Asia Project

F48320EDUC5524

Teaching and Researching with Mobile Technologies

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F41123EDUC5547

Music Teaching and Learning: Philosophies and Pedagogies

F41126EDUC5548

Music Teaching and Learning in Context

F36435EDUC5641

History of Education

F36438EDUC5662

Action Research and Curriculum Innovation

F41010 EDUC5642 Leading Teaching and Learning

F41011 EDUC5643 Leading Assessment and Accountability

F41014 EDUC5645 Leading Curriculum Innovation

F41122 EDUC5646 Teaching in New Learning Spaces

F47289 EDUC9823 MEd Thesis (full-time)

F47290 EDUC9827 MEd Thesis (part-time)

F59250 HIST5504 History and Heritage

F31503 INMT3231 Decision Making

F31504 INMT3234 Information Systems Management

F46976 INMT5410 Advanced Topics in Information Management

F43457 INMT5506 Information Management Research

F31759 LACH3030 Plants and Landscape Systems

F31741 MATH1001 Mathematical Methods 1

F31743 MATH1002 Mathematical Methods 2

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F32358 MEMS4101 Interdisciplinary Core Seminar 1: Reading the Pre-modern World

F32359 MEMS4102 Interdisciplinary Core Seminar 2: Interpreting the Pre-modern World

F41716 MEMS4140 Dissertation (MEMS) 1

F41717 MEMS4141 Dissertation (MEMS) 2

F43467 MGMT5509 Advanced Management

F43468 MGMT5510 Strategic Capabilities and Organisational Success

F43469 MGMT5515 Managing Organisational Knowledge and Innovation

F43486 MGMT5626 Corporate Entrepreneurship

F43487 MGMT5627 Managing Strategic Networks

F43488 MGMT5638 Small Business Excellence

F43496 MGMT5783 Business Research Report

F43502 MGMT6796 Advanced Research Seminar I

F43503 MGMT6797 Advanced Research Seminar II

F43504 MGMT6798 Advanced Research Seminar III

F43505 MGMT6799 Advanced Research Seminar IV

F43511 MKTG5409 Advanced Contemporary Topics in Marketing

F32035 MUSC1310 Communication Skills in Music

F32119 MUSC3352 Music and Identity

F32052 MUSC3521 Digital Audio

F72972 MUSC5001 Curriculum and Practice: Creativity in the Classroom Core in 12550 Master of Music International Pedagogy (coursework and

F72973 MUSC5002 Curriculum Foundations

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dissertation) & 12570 Master of Music International Pedagogy (coursework) – courses to be rescinded following teach out

F72974 MUSC5003 Foundations in Music Pedagogy

F72985 MUSC5004 Instructional Design

F72986 MUSC5005 International Music Methodologies

F72987 MUSC5006 Music Education: A Catalyst for Social Change

F72988 MUSC5007 Rehearsal and Classroom Music Pedagogy

F73027 MUSC5008 Research and Literature Review

F73025 MUSC5009 Research Literacy

F73028 MUSC5010 Synthesis of Research and Music Pedagogy

F73026 MUSC5011 International Pedagogy Dissertation (or approved equivalent) Part 1

F73029 MUSC5012 International Pedagogy Dissertation (or approved equivalent) Part 2

F43908 PHCY9901 Doctoral Thesis (full-time) 50830 Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy – course to be rescinded

F43909 PHCY9902Doctoral Thesis (part-time)

F42095 VISA2268 Surrealism None

F59621 SHPC5001 Advanced Scientific Computation 70260 Graduate Certificate in Scientific and High Performance Computing – course to be rescinded

F59623 SHPC5002High Performance Scientific Computing

F72676 SVLG2001 Community Impact Studies None

Members noted that the units listed above were no longer required in any course.

RESOLVED – 19/19

to approve the rescission of the postgraduate units listed above, effective from 2020.

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4. CHANGES TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM FROM 2019Planned annual changes to undergraduate curriculum might occur at the unit level and/or major level and/or honours level and would need to take place, where relevant, in line with the University Policy on Changes to Units and University Policy on Courses – Undergraduate.

To this end, the Committee were asked to consider the following change proposal:

4.1. Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education

TRIM Curriculum item Change summary

F29282 MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies Change to unit sequence

Change to about this course

Change to learning outcomes

Change to experiential learning

Although it was not prescribed, members were encouraged to promote the use of faculty-based Learning Designers who could support academics in the writing of learning outcomes, prior to submission.

In addition, members noted that the ‘Writing Learning Outcomes’ factsheet could now be accessed via CAIDi and whilst it was recognised that this was a very useful tool, members noted that it was the intention that this would be developed further to assist staff.

Further, members were advised that in the coming weeks they would be contacted regarding further development opportunities in this area.

Members provided the following feedback:

The learning outcomes for the major did not make grammatical sense and should be revised accordingly and in line with Bloom’s taxonomy.

Within the field ‘about this course’, the term ‘areas of research’ could be challenged.

RESOLVED – 20/19

to approve the proposed changes to MJD-CMMST Communication and Media Studies, as set out in the agenda attachments, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback to the satisfaction of the Chair, effective from 2020.

4.2. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences


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F29732 MJD-PLMED Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Change to unit sequence

Members were advised that the proposed change had been carefully considered and was seen to be of benefit to students. Consultations had taken place and agreement had been reached.

On a related matter, members agreed that it would be useful if guidelines were developed covering what level of consultation was required for different change proposals.

RESOLVED – 21/19

to approve the proposed changes to MJD-PLMED Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, as set out in the agenda attachments, effective from 2020.

5. CHANGES TO POSTGRADUATE CURRICULUM FROM 2020

Planned annual changes to postgraduate curriculum might occur at the unit level and/or postgraduate course level and would need to take place, where relevant, in line with the University Policy on Changes to Units and Courses – Postgraduate Coursework.

To this end, the Committee were asked to consider the following change proposals:



F5231 42620 Master of Economics (coursework or coursework and dissertation)

Change to unit sequence

F35118 31520 Master of Teaching (coursework) Change to additional rules

F80377 32550 Master of Teaching – Secondary (coursework) Change to unit sequence

Change to admission rules

Change to articulation and exit awards

Change to additional rules

RESOLVED – 22/19

to approve the proposed changes to 42620 Master of Economics (coursework or coursework and dissertation); 31520 Master of Teaching (coursework) and 32550 Master of Teaching – Secondary (coursework) as set out in the agenda attachments, effective from 2020.

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F71383

F74267

12550 Master of Music International Pedagogy

(coursework and dissertation)

12570 Master of Music International Pedagogy

(coursework)

Rescinded immediately with no students eligible to re-enrol

Members noted that the above courses were not open to new enrolments and that there were currently no students enrolled.

RESOLVED – 23/19

to recommend to the Academic Council that the courses:

• 12550 Master of Music International Pedagogy (coursework and dissertation);and

• 12570 Master of Music International Pedagogy (coursework);

be rescinded immediately with no students eligible to re-enrol, effective from 2020.



F14795 90670 Master of Health Professions Education (thesis

and coursework)


RESOLVED – 24/19

to approve the proposed changes to 90670 Master of Health Professions Education (thesis and coursework) as set out in the agenda attachments, effective from 2020.


F12828 50830 Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy Rescinded immediately with no students eligible to re-enrol

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RESOLVED – 25/19

to recommend to the Academic Council that the course 50830 Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy, be rescinded immediately with no students eligible to re-enrol, effective from 2020.

5.3. Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences


F15003 62510 Master of Information Technology (coursework) Change to unit sequence

RESOLVED – 26/19

to approve the proposed changes to 62510 Master of Information Technology (coursework), as set out in the agenda attachments, effective from 2020.


F58913 70260 Graduate Certificate in Scientific and High

Performance Computing

Rescinded immediately with no students eligible to re-enrol

RESOLVED – 27/19

to recommend to the Academic Council that the course 70260 Graduate Certificate in Scientific and High Performance Computing, be rescinded immediately with no students eligible to re-enrol, effective from 2020.

6. NEW UNDERGRADUATE UNATTACHED ELECTIVE UNIT FROM 2020

TRIM Curriculum item Degree

F19/1514 PUBH2291 Global Health Field TripBBiomedSc

In considering this proposal, members discussed the requested exemption to the assessment policy, whereby the indicative weighting for the group work was set at 60 percent.

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During the discussion, the following points were made:

Peer review could be adopted to moderate the marks and this in turn would provide a safety net for students.

From a student perspective, it was important that, where there is group work, this should have a well-defined structure and group work may potentially dissuade students from taking the unit.

It was suggested that guidelines would be useful for field work trips. It was pointed out that field work units may potentially be inequitable.

Members overall agreed that the exemption to the assessment policy be approved due to the unique aspect of the unit.

In regard to the learning outcomes, revisions were required, and the Chair would provide further feedback to inform these revisions.

RESOLVED – 28/19

to approve PUBH2291 Global Health Field Trip as an undergraduate unattached elective, as set out in the agenda attachments, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback to the satisfaction of the Chair, for offering from 2020.

7. CHANGES TO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM FROM 2020

Planned annual changes to undergraduate curriculum might occur at the unit level and/or major level and/or honours level and would need to take place, where relevant, in line with the University Policy on Changes to Units and University Policy on Courses – Undergraduate.

To this end, the Committee were asked to consider the following change proposal:

7.1. Bachelor of Arts


F29647

F19/1437MJD-HYART History of Art

HART2370 Global Art Histories


1 new unit

F29697

F19/1460

F31759

MJD-LDARC Landscape Architecture

LACH2050 Plants and Landscape Systems

LACH3030 Plants and Landscape Systems


1 new unit

1 rescinded unit

F62291

F19/1460 HON-LWSOC Law and Society Change to unit sequence

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F19/1451

F68450

LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions

LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Government

COMM4604 Media Governance

2 new units

1 rescinded units

In considering the above proposed changes, the following feedback was provided:

In regards to the MJD-HYART History of Art major:

The learning outcomes for the major needed to be tidied up; and The new unit proposal HART2370 should be placed at the correct level in the sequence and in addition

there was dissidence between the content and the title of the unit. A member also pointed out that this unit should include indigenous content.

In turn, the changes to this major would need to be resubmitted for further consideration by the Committee.

In regards to the MJD-LDARC Landscape Architecture major:

The notes field in the sequence needed to be updated to reflect the change to the point value of the unit LACH3001. Additionally, it was pointed out that with the change in point value, this would also need to be reflected in the learning outcomes and assessment fields for the unit; and

The learning outcomes for the new unit proposal LACH2050 required revisions, and the Chair would provide further feedback to inform these revisions.

In regards to the honours specialisation HON-LWSOC Law and Society:

Revisions were required to the learning outcomes for the major, and the Chair would provide further feedback to inform these revisions;

With the new unit LAWS4277, members discussed as to whether or not a 50% assessment weighting was appropriate for a single quiz and noted that clarification would be sought as to whether or not this should be quizzes; and

With the unit LAWS5260, members were advised that consultations had taken place and noted that clarification would be sought on the assessment tied to outcomes fields.

RESOLVED – 29/19

to approve the proposed changes to MJD-LDARC Landscape Architecture; HON-LWSOC Law and Society and associated new unit proposals (LACH2050, LAWS4227 & LAWS5260), as set out in the agenda attachments, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback to the satisfaction of the Chair, effective from 2020;

to approve the rescission of the units (LACH3030 & COMM4604);and to refer the proposed changes to the major MJD-HYART History of Art and associated new unit proposal

HART2370 for further consideration by the Committee, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback.

8. CHANGES TO POSTGRADUATE CURRICULUM FROM 2020

Planned annual changes to postgraduate curriculum might occur at the unit level and/or postgraduate course level and would need to take place, where relevant, in line with the University Policy on Changes to Units and Courses – Postgraduate Coursework.

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To this end, the Committee were asked to consider the following change proposals:



F59192

F55917

F19/1460

F19/1451

F19/1430

21340 Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government

21530 Master of Law, Policy and Government (coursework)


LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Government

LAWS5577 Space Law, Satellites and Drones


3 new units

F55915

F55913

F19/1460

F19/1430

21520 Master of International Law (coursework)

21510 Master of International Commercial Law (coursework)


LAWS5577 Space Law, Satellites and Drones


2 new units

RESOLVED – 30/19

to approve the proposed changes to 21340 Graduate Diploma in Law, Policy and Government; 21530 Master of Law, Policy and Government (coursework); 21520 Master of International Law (coursework); 21510 Master of International Commercial Law (coursework) and associated new unit proposals (LAWS4227 & LAWS5577), as set out in the agenda attachments, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback to the satisfaction of the Chair, effective from 2020.



F14793

F14794

F19/1210

91340 Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education

90570 Master of Health Professions Education

(coursework and dissertation)

PUBH5705 Health Program Evaluation


1 new unit

F35794

F6562

F35124

91230 Graduate Certificate in Population Health Studies

91550 Master of Public Health (coursework or

coursework and dissertation)92550 Master of Public Health (coursework or


2 new units

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F35125

F19/1210

F19/1517

coursework and dissertation)92560 Master of Public Health (coursework and

dissertation)

PUBH5705 Health Program Evaluation

PUBH5721 Public Health Field Trip

In considering the proposed changes and in particular the new unit proposal PUBH5721, the following feedback was provided:

A member pointed out that peer assessment of the group did not appear to be covered in the second assessment item and clarification would be sought; and

Members noted that revisions were required to the first learning outcome and the Chair would provide further feedback to inform these revisions.

RESOLVED – 31/19

to approve the proposed changes to 91340 Graduate Diploma in Health Professions Education; 90570 Master of Health Professions Education (coursework and dissertation); 91230 Graduate Certificate in Population Health

Studies; 91550 Master of Public Health (coursework or coursework and dissertation); 92550 Master of Public Health (coursework or coursework and dissertation); 92560 Master of Public Health (coursework and

dissertation); and associated new unit proposals (PUBH5705 & PUBH5721), as set out in the agenda attachments, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback to the satisfaction of the Chair, effective from 2020.

TRIM Curriculum itemChange summary

F35044

F19/1562

F19/1566

F19/1569

F19/1588F19/1570

F19/1570

F19/1567

F19/1563

90850 Doctor of Medicine

SRUR5331 Rural Specialisation—Research Unit 1

SRUR5341 Rural Specialisation—Research Unit 2

SRUR5332 Rural Specialisation—Service Learning Unit 1

SRUR5342 Rural Specialisation—Service Learning Unit 2

SMED5331 Research Unit 1

SMED5341 Research Unit 2

SMED5332 Service Learning Unit 1



Change to about this course

Change to AQF details

Change to admission requirements


8 new units

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Members considered the above proposal with items 9.2 and 10.2 below and noted that with regard to the new unit proposal SRUR5341, the second assessment item should be ‘final report’.

Members noted that revisions were required to the first learning outcome in the unit SRUR5342 and the Chair would provide further feedback to inform these revisions.

RESOLVED – 32/19

to recommend to the Academic Council that the proposed changes to 90850 Doctor of Medicine and associated new unit proposals (SRUR5331, SRUR5341, SRUR5332, SRUR5342, SMED5331, SMED5341, SMED5332 & SMED5342), as set out in the agenda attachments, be approved, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback to the satisfaction of the Chair, effective from 2020.

9. NEW UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM PROPOSAL FROM 2020

Members were asked to consider the Academic Proposal for the offering of new majors. Members were encouraged to consider the proposal in light of the curriculum development criteria and the University Policy on Courses – Undergraduate.


TRIM Curriculum item

F19/1277

F19/1246

MJD-GNWST Gender Studies

GEND2903 Sex, Gender, Technology and Science

F19/773

F18/1247MJD-CRIMN Criminology

HIST2222 American Outlaws: Crime and Punishment in the United States

In considering the above proposals, it was pointed out that these were multidisciplinary and were in line with the strategic direction of the University. In regard to the uniqueness requirement, as outlined in the UWA Policy on Courses – Undergraduate, the Chair agreed to seek clarification from the Academic Secretary on this requirement pertaining to multidisciplinary majors.

On a related matter, members noted that there would be separate discussions around the policy relating to the broadening requirement.

With regards to the Gender Studies major, members were informed that the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences were in support of health units being taught in the major. This would, however, have an impact on the area of knowledge of the said units, which would in turn impact on the broadening aspect.

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In addition, members noted that the major was to be taken as a second major only. It was anticipated that in the future an honours proposal would be submitted. Meanwhile, the CAIDi fields ‘Degree specific major’ and ‘Honours’ would need to be updated accordingly. Further, the notes field for Level 3 should state ‘take units to the value of 12 points’.

Further clarification would be sought on the percentage weighting of assessment item ‘test’ in the new unit proposal GEND2903.

With regards to the Criminology major, a member questioned the inclusion of the complementary unit PSYC2203 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Psychology, but members determined that it was appropriate for this unit to be included in the sequence.

Members noted that clarification would be sought pertaining to the learning outcomes for the new unit proposal HIST2222.

RESOLVED – 33/19

to recommend to the Academic Council that the majors MJD-GNWST Gender Studies; MJD-CRIMN Criminology and associated new unit proposals (GEND2903 & HIST2222), as set out in the agenda attachment, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback to the satisfaction of the Chair, be approved for offering from 2020.



F19/920 MJD-IMSCP Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical PracticeIMED3111 Integrated Medical Systems 1

IMED3112 Integrated Medical Systems 2

Members considered the above proposal with the course 90850 Doctor of Medicine listed above (item 8.2) and item 10.2 below.

In considering the proposal, members noted that the current Medical Sciences major would continue to be offered, as this was an approved accredited pathway for other postgraduate courses in the Faculty.

RESOLVED – 34/19

to recommend to the Academic Council that the major MJD-IMSCP Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice and associated new unit proposals (IMED3111 & IMED3112), as set out in the agenda attachment, be approved for offering from 2020.

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10. NEW POSTGRADUATE CURRICULUM PROPOSALS FROM 2020

Members were asked to consider the Academic Proposals for the offering of a new course. Members were encouraged to consider the proposal in light of the curriculum development criteria and the University Policy on: Courses – Postgraduate Coursework:



F19/774

F19/854

25340 Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling

25360 Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (Online)

F18/3718F19/1427F19/1428

F19/1518

21380 Graduate Diploma in Insurance LawLAWS5890 Insurance Claims and Dispute ResolutionLAWS5891 Principles and Practice of General Insurance Law

LAWS5892 Principles and Practice of Life Insurance Law

RESOLVED – 35/19

to recommend to the Academic Council that the courses 25340 Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling; 25360 Graduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling (Online); 21380 Graduate Diploma in Insurance Law and associated new unit proposals (LAWS5890, LAWS5891 & LAWS5892), as set out in the agenda attachments, be approved for offering from 2020.



F19/928F19/1568F19/1561F19/1562F19/1566F19/1569F19/1588 F19/1570F19/1570F19/1567

F19/1563

91850 Doctor of Medicine (MD)IMED3111 Integrated Medical Systems 1IMED3112 Integrated Medical Systems 2SRUR5331 Rural Specialisation—Research Unit 1SRUR5341 Rural Specialisation—Research Unit 2SRUR5332 Rural Specialisation—Service Learning Unit 1SRUR5342 Rural Specialisation—Service Learning Unit 2SMED5331 Research Unit 1SMED5341 Research Unit 2SMED5332 Service Learning Unit 1


Members were informed that the above course and major had been developed as a step towards improving the student experience. For example, students had found taking the scholarly activity units at the same time as the different specialised streams, too demanding.

It was pointed out that both versions of the MD would need to be offered under the “no disadvantage rule”.

Members noted that students in the current MD (90580) would not at present be able to transfer into the above

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course, but this option may be considered in the future. Students would need to select this direct pathway from the outset. However, students may be able to transfer out of this proposed course (91810) into the current active course 90580.

Members were informed that prior to this proposal going to the Academic Council for approval, the first year of offering may be changed to 2021 due to resourcing implications.

RESOLVED – 36/19

to recommend to the Academic Council that the course 91850 Doctor of Medicine and associated new unit proposals (IMED3111, IMED31112, SRUR5331, SRUR5341, SRUR5332, SRUR5342, SMED5331, SMED5341, SMED5332 & SMED5342), as set out in the agenda attachments, subject to revisions being made in line with the above minuted feedback to the satisfaction of the Chair, be approved from offering from 2020.

11. CONSTITUTION OF THE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE: REF F68753

A member sought clarification as to why an invitation to attend the meeting had not been extended to staff with specific expertise in their discipline, relevant to items on the agenda, in particular new course proposals. The member believed that this would allow members to be better informed.

Members were informed that the Constitution of the Committee allowed the Chair to invite one or more persons to attend the meeting. In this instance, staff who had requested permission to attend had been advised that it was the responsibility of the Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) to speak to items on the agenda from their respective Faculty. Furthermore, members may be encumbered by such attendance.

12. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Curriculum Committee will be held on Wednesday 10 th July at 2pm in the Senate Room. The cut-off date for submission of items for the committee’s agenda is Wednesday 26 th June. Please refer any issues for discussion to the Executive Officer, Ms Kath Williams ([email protected]).

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