FSHN3100
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Provides a detailed view of the methods used in scientific research. It covers access to and critical evaluation of the literature, the design and conduct of experiments, the handling and analysis of experimental data and the reporting and publication of results. Aspects such as generation and testing of hypotheses based on existing knowledge, generation of aims, animal and human ethics considerations and applications, health and safety issues, importance and choice of methodology including power analyses, preparation of data and statistical analyses, interpretation and publishing of results, the grant application process and the patent application process.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Access, review and critically evaluate the scientific literature in a specific field;
2. Understand the process of the scientific experimental method from the generation of a hypothesis to the publishing of results including ethics and safety considerations;
3. Recognise & explain the importance and use of statistics in the scientific process;
4. Understand the grant and patent application processes.
Content
Planning and running a research project
- Defining the problem/question
- Searching the literature for what is known
- Formulating the hypothesis and generating the experimental aims
- Choosing methods, study design and power calculations
- Conducting and managing the project
Ethical and Safety Considerations
- Animal ethics
- Human ethics
- Health and safety
Handling and Analysing Data
- Data collection, recording and storage
- Data analysis and presentation
- Statistical analysis
- Drawing conclusions
Reporting Results
- Oral and poster presentations
- Writing and publishing the paper
- Media reports
Grant and Patent Applications
- Granting bodies
- Industry grants and contracts
- Patent requirements
Assumed knowledge
STAT1070
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Research Proposal & Abstract
Presentation: Poster and Oral Presentation
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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