Available in 2024
Course code

HLSC4310B

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course is Part B of a multi-term sequence. Part A must also be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Students will undertake an individual supervised research project, incorporating self-directed learning, with assistance from their supervisor. Projects will address a health sciences related research question. Students will use evidence based techniques to develop and test a hypothesis. This will ideally be in an area where there is sufficient published literature so that the student is able to critically appraise the topic. Students completing this course will have successfully completed Research Project A where they will have initiated and progressed their research project, which is completed in this course, Research Project B.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Multi-term sequence

This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.


Replacing course(s)

This course replaces the following course(s): HLSC4310. Students who have successfully completed HLSC4310 are not eligible to enrol in HLSC4310B.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Critically appraise the literature related to the research question.

2. Demonstrate the application of research strategies.

3. Collect data appropriately.

4. Analyse and interpret data.

5. Demonstrate advanced oral communication skills including the presentation of a research report.

6. Demonstrate advanced written communication skills including the presentation of a research report.


Content

  1. Planning a research question.
  2. Critically appraising the literature.
  3. Developing a testable hypothesis.
  4. Designing a study and selecting a research method.
  5. Obtaining ethics approval with support of supervisor (if required).
  6. Managing a research project.
  7. Presenting research results (written and oral).

Assumed knowledge

All core courses in the first three years of the relevant program. HLSC4120 (may be concurrent).


Assessment items

Presentation: Part A - Presentations - Individual

Proposal / Plan: Part A - Introduction and Method of the research project

Presentation: Part B - Oral Presentation (project results)

Thesis: Part B - Research project thesis/dissertation


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Individual Supervision-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 140 hour(s) per term
  • Students will meet with their supervisors regularly.
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 140 hour(s) per term
  • Students are expected to spend on average 120-140 hours of effort or total load for this course.
Seminar-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 8 hour(s) per term
  • Students are expected to attend oral presentation sessions.

Course outline