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OB&GYNAE 4410B - Honours Research Project - O&G (Two-Year) Final

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

This course is designed for students to develop specific knowledge and skills in a chosen research field as well as general skills in working independently, critical reasoning, scientific writing and presentation. Students undertake a research project. The overall objective of the program is for students to demonstrate a deep understanding and interpretation of their subject area and the ability to clearly and thoroughly present their project

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code OB&GYNAE 4410B
    Course Honours Research Project - O&G (Two-Year) Final
    Coordinating Unit Women's and Children's Health
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 18
    Contact Up to 36 hours per week workload including time spent on the research project and preparation of assessment tasks (proposal, seminars and thesis)
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Prerequisites OB&GYNAE 4410A in previous Semesters and HLTH SC 4201OL and HLTH SC 4200
    Restrictions For BHlthMedSc(Hons) students only
    Assessment Research Proposal Seminar, Conference Poster Presentation, Thesis, Thesis Oral Defence, Supervisor Assessment
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Carmela Ricciardelli

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    Student activities on research projects will be planned in conjunction with research supervisors.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

         1. Execute a well-defined research project, under the guidance of a project supervisor.

         2. Critically interpret the background literature relevant to the research project.

         3. Demonstrate mastery of the techniques required for the experimental study of a research question, including collection, storage, and evaluation of data which is rigorous and methodological in accordance with the Australian Code for Responsible Practice of Research.

         4. Identify and evaluate methodological or technical issues in a research project and define the important elements required to solve them.

         5. Communicate the elements of the research project clearly and concisely in spoken and written English.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1,2,3

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 2,4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    		 4,5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 3,4

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    		 3

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    No single textbook covers the material to be considered during this course. All students are required to locate and evaluate the literature that is relevant to their project. This will primarily consist of peer-reviewed literature journal articles relevant to the area of the research project.
    Recommended Resources
    Nil.
    Online Learning

    Course material including submission of assessment will be provided and managed via MyUni.