13560 (v.2) Epidemiology Dissertation 601

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

16.0

Individual Study:

1 x 16 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

13559 (v.2) Epidemiology Dissertation 600 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Independent research and study under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Epidemiology and research methods. Students will submit a final written report which will be examined by two individuals approved by the School graduate studies committee.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Write a detailed report to be submitted for external review as a dissertation. Prepare an article for submission to a peer reviewed journal.

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:

References will vary according to the topic under study. 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:

Final Dissertation 100%. This is by Pass/Fail assessment.

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