PAEDIAT 4400A - Honours Research Project - Paediatrics Pt 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2018

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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Course Details

Course Code	PAEDIAT 4400A
Course	Honours Research Project - Paediatrics Pt 1
Coordinating Unit	Women's and Children's Health
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
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	Completion of an approved degree or successful completion of 3 years of the MBBS program (or equivalent with approval of Head of School). Enrolment of students from the MBBS program requires prior approval from the MBBS Curriculum Committee
Corequisites	Research Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Honours) (SPRH 4300); Literature Review ? O&G and Paediatrics (Honours) (OB&GYNAE4002)
Restrictions	For BHlthMedSc(Hons) students only
Assessment	Written research proposal; research proposal seminar; critical literature review; research progress seminar; thesis; VIVA examination

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Carmela Ricciardelli

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Dr Kathryn Gatford

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Conceive, develop and execute an experiment or series of experiments to answer a novel research question, under the guidance of a research supervisor.

2. Conduct research using basic research techniques and the scientific method appropriately.

3. Collect, store, and maintain experimental data and research records rigorously and methodically in accordance with the Australian Code for Responsible Practice of Research.

4. Identify and evaluate methodological issues and define the important elements required to solve them.

5. Critically interpret and evaluate the background literature and own research project including the methodology used and the results obtained in a research context.

6. Communicate scientific information including research context, approach, findings and significance clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.

7. Work effectively in groups and individually in a research setting.

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 5
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 4, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 6, 7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	2, 3
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7

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