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13134 (v.3) Podiatric Studies 357


 

Area:

Department of Podiatry

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Individual Study:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

6891 (v.6) Podiatric Practice 258 or any previous version
AND
6895 (v.4) Podiatric Studies 258 or any previous version
AND
8227 (v.6) Podology 258 or any previous version
AND
8246 (v.9) Podiatric Medicine 258 or any previous version
AND
8248 (v.9) Podiatric Orthopaedics 258 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

13131 (v.2) Podiatric Medicine 357
AND
13132 (v.2) Podiatric Orthopaedics 357
AND
13133 (v.2) Podiatric Practice 357

Syllabus:

Review of research methodology and statistics. Review of scientific method, research design and process. Ethical issues relevant to research. Research reports. Research in podiatry and appraisal of literature in research design. Preparation of a research protocol (working in small groups).
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - An understanding of scientific research methods and it's application to podiatry. Demonstrated the ability to evaluate statistical analyses when reviewing literature. Reviewed the relevant literature and presented a comprehensive and rational project proposal.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine. Journal of the American Podiatry Medical Association. The Foot. The International Journal of Clinical Foot Science.The Foot and Ankle International. British Journal of Podiatry.

Unit Texts:

Polger S. and Thomas S., (1997), Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, Melbourne, Churchill Livingstone.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Research Project Proposal/Literature Review, Ethics Committee Documentation 90%. Oral Presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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