Course overview
This course forms the main basis of an honours project conducted in the Adelaide Medical School. Students will be expected to engage in a novel, independent research project under the guidance of a principal supervisor and co-supervisor(s) across any of the broad areas of medicine and its specialities. 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 methodical in accordancewith the Australian Code for Responsible Practice of Research.
- Identify and evaluate methodological or technical issues in a research project and define the importantelements required to solve them.
- Communicate the elements of the research project clearly and concisely in spoken and written English.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 29702
Section 01CE
Size 30
Available 30
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59374
Section 01CE
Size 30
Available 30
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