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6937 (v.5) Research Project 334
Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7671 (v.8) Anatomy 231 or any previous version
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7689 (v.8) Anatomy 232 or any previous version
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8472 (v.11) Physiology 231 or any previous version
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8846 (v.7) Physiology 232 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Preparation of a research proposal, study design, data collection, data analysis, preparation of a written science report and an oral presentation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated the ability to complete a project and present both a written and oral report of its outcomes. |
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: | Chalmers A.F., (1999), What Is This Thing Called Science?, 3rd ed., St. Lucia, University of Queensland. Kirkwood B.R., (1988), Essentials of Medical Statistics, Oxford, Blackwell Science Ltd. Lindsay D., (1995), A Guide to Scientific Writing, 2nd ed., Melbourne, Addison Wesley Longman Australia Pty Ltd. McMillian V.E., (1997), Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences, Boston, Bedford Books. Ramsey F.L. and Schafer D., (1997) The Statistical Sleuth, Washington, Duxbury Press. Riggs P.J., (1992), Whys and Ways of Science, Melbourne, Melbourne University Press. Von Dietze E., (2001), Paradigms Explained, Westport, Praeger Publishers. Zar J.H., (1999), Biostatistical Analysis, 4th ed., New Jersey, Prentice-Hall Inc. |
Unit Texts: | Bennet-Chambers, Research Project 334 Workbook 2003, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Project 50%. Literature Review 10%. Essay 10%. Research Proposal 15%. Presentation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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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