Available in 2024
Course code

HUBS3204

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course is intended to provide students with an overview of both general and personal professional skills required to enter into, and succeed in, the field of biomedical science. These skills are intended to complement the theoretical and practical skillsets provided by traditional academic courses and practical classes. Emphasis will be on determining the accuracy of information, with the importance of effective presentation of a graduate's skill sets which include critical analysis and communication of scientific information to target audiences. This course aims are to enable students to develop skills important for professional life (including teamwork, problem solving, communication, and critical thinking/evaluation skills). Students will also gain invaluable exposure to real-world cutting-edge scientific problems, and through developing scientific thinking skills, enhance their critical analysis and teamwork capabilities. The aim is to ensure that students develop the ability to integrate their learning through a combination of academic and research-related activities. This course is designed to provide an overview of the key research skills that are essential for medical research. Students will develop these skills in a collaborative environment through interactive group activities and engagement with leading medical researchers in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Work effectively in a group.

2. Evaluate the accuracy of scientific information.

3. Understand the role of media and communication in science.

4. Orally communicate a scientific topic to a non-specialist target audience.

5. Communicate scientific information to a target audience in written format.

6. Understand the importance/responsibility of conducting research ethically.

7. Critically review information.

8. Appreciate the range of approaches and techniques involved in addressing a research question.

9. Explain the difference between being a consumer and a practitioner of scientific research.

10. Identify and explain how a study fits into the wider research area.


Content

The lectures include:

1.    Media and Science

2.    Cutting Edge (Frontiers) Science topics

3.    Critical analysis of scientific information

4.    Professional practice (including problem solving and design)

5.    Evolution of hypotheses and scientific theory

6.    Barriers and biases in science

7.    Ethical conduct of research and research communication


Assumed knowledge

Completion of Year 2 of Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent.


Assessment items

Online Learning Activity: Spot the rubbish and scientific literacy
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Written Assignment: Short answer Assignment (review of example paper)
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Presentation: Oral and Poster Presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s)
Lecture-3
  • Face to Face On Campus 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
  • Oral Presentation
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
Workshop-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)

Course outline

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