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PATHOL 4410B - Honours Pathology Research Project PT Final

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

This course forms the main basis of an honours project conducted in the ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ Medical School. Students will be expected to engage in a novel, independent research project under the guidance of a school supervisor. To complete the course, students will be required to prepare and deliver a project proposal and resources pro-forma, a poster and oral presentation, plus a thesis followed shortly by a thesis defence. This course provides an advanced insight into scientific research.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PATHOL 4410B
    Course Honours Pathology Research Project PT Final
    Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 18
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Corequisites HLTH SC 4202
    Restrictions For BHlthMedSc(Hons) students only
    Assessment Written research proposal + research proposal seminar 0% [formative assessment]; Poster + oral presentation 15% [7.5% poster + 7.5% presentation]; Thesis 50%; Thesis oral defence 30%; Supervisor assessment 5%.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Janet Coller

    Course coordinators: Dr Joanne Bowen and Dr Janet Coller
    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. To demonstrate an original and critical approach in the assimilation of the current state of knowledge in a particular discipline of research.
    2. To appreciate current gaps in our understanding and the future areas for experimental investigation in a particular discipline of research. 3. To demonstrate mastery of the basic techniques required for the experimental study of a research question.
    4. To develop a rigorous, methodological and ethical approach to the maintenance of laboratory records and the collection, storage and analysis of experimental data.
    5. To develop the capacity to identify and evaluate a problem and define the important elements required for its solution.
    6. To communicate scientific information clearly and concisely in written and spoken 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)
    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)
    		 1-6
    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
    		 1-5
    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
    		 3, 4, 5
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    		 1-6
    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
    		 NA
    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
    		 1-6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    School-based research support, Honours workshops and seminars.
    Online Learning
    Copies of workshop material will be available on MyUni
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Honours is a 40-week program encompassing an independent research project supervised by a school academic or affiliate. In addition, students will be encouraged to attend weekly workshops and seminars to enhance their learning and development in the medical science research.
    Workload

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