Course overview
This course forms the main basis of an honours project conducted in the School of Biomedicine. Students will be expected to engage in a novel, independent research project under the guidance of a principal supervisor and co-supervisor(s) focussed on key research areas in Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, or Reproduction and Development. To complete the course, students will be required to prepare and deliver a project proposal and resource pro-forma. This course provides an advanced insight into the scientific research process and develops professional attributes and skills.
Course learning outcomes
- Execute a well-defined research project, under the guidance of a project supervisor
- Critically interpret the background literature relevant to the research project
- Demonstrate mastery of the techniques required for the experimental study of a research question, including collection, storage, and evaluation of data which is rigorous and methodological in accordance with the Australian Code for Responsible Practice of Research
- Identify and evaluate methodological or technical issues in a research project and define the important elements required to solve them
- Communicate the elements of the research project clearly and concisely in spoken and written English.