HUBS2407
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides an introduction to the skills and knowledge needed to design, execute and analyse the results of experimental work. The course will focus on (i) why experimental and clinical research should be undertaken (ii) experimental and clinical design failures and repercussions (iii) ethical and safety considerations and their influence on study design (iv) blinding, randomisation and repeatability in study design (v) experimental noise and other sources of variance and their influence on study design and (vi) the influence of social, political, career, and economic factors on the study design process. This course will give students a framework to plan and execute scientifically and ethically sound experimental work involving both human and non-human subjects.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. List and understand the principles of clinical and experimental study design.
2. Understand the consequences of poor clinical and experimental study design.
3. Understand how to conduct research within an ethical framework, taking into consideration end user and/or consumer needs, professional constraints, and relevant legislation.
4. Understand the limitations of biological models and assays and how these limitations need to be factored in during clinical and experimental study design.
5. Understand how social, political and professional incentives shape clinical and experimental study design.
6. Understand statistical approaches as they relate to the design and interpretation of clinical and experimental study results.
7. Effectively communicate clinical and experimental study results.
Content
1. The influence of context on clinical and experimental study design.
2. The repercussions of good and bad clinical and experimental study design.
3. Key building blocks of good clinical and experimental study design.
4. Ethical considerations in clinical and experimental study design.
5. Safety considerations in clinical and experimental study design.
6. Skills required to design and execute studies to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: In Class Worksheets
In Term Test: Mid Semester Exam
Written Assignment: Major Assignment
Compulsory Requirement: Submit 100% of assessment components - Must submit 100% of the assessment components to pass the course.
Formal Examination: Final Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2.5 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
- Exam
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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