13557 (v.2) Epidemiology Research Project 690

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

16.0

Tutorial:

1 x 16 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    11547 (v.2) Epidemiology 781 or any previous version
    OR
    6103 (v.7) Epidemiology and Biostatistics 582 or any previous version
AND
    13152 (v.2) Health Research Methods 681 or any previous version
    OR
    13554 (v.2) Epidemiology and Biostatistics 782 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Students undertake an independent project in consultation with a staff supervisor. Topics could include activities such as: an in-depth critical review of the literature, development of a research grant application, an article for submission to peer reviewed journal, collection of data and its analyses, analysis of an existing data set, a practicum or professional placement.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Undertake independent study on the relevant topic. Present an in-depth written review of the project under study.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

There is not set of reference material. Portsmouth L. and Gazey C., (2003), Guide to Assignment Presentation, Bentley, School of Public, Curtin University of Technology. Sauer K.H., (2003), Guidelines for Masters Student's Research Assessment, Bentley, School of Public, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Submission of a Final Report 100% - The nature of which may vary slightly dependent upon the method undertaken by the student. The assessment is Pass/Fail.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y