DENT 4410B - Honours Dental Science T/Y Final

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

This course offers an opportunity to explore in some depth a specific aspect of dental science, or a discipline related to dentistry, of particularly interest to the student. Underpinning a research-based degree, the main component of the course is a research project, leading to the production of a research report or thesis. Honours project in dentistry requires commitment and a mature approach to learning. Students will be guided and supported by their supervisor(s) but the onus is on the individual student to be organised and self-directed in their studies.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code DENT 4410B
    Course Honours Dental Science T/Y Final
    Coordinating Unit Dental
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 18
    Contact 40 weeks full time
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Prerequisites DENT 4410A in previous semesters
    Restrictions Restricted to Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (Honours) students only
    Course Description This course offers an opportunity to explore in some depth a specific aspect of dental science, or a discipline related to dentistry, of particularly interest to the student. Underpinning a research-based degree, the main component of the course is a research project, leading to the production of a research report or thesis. Honours project in dentistry requires commitment and a mature approach to learning. Students will be guided and supported by their supervisor(s) but the onus is on the individual student to be organised and self-directed in their studies.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Ms Michelle Bockmann

    AProf Neville Gully
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

    As this course is individual research activity under supervison there is no structured timetable.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Work effectively as an individual to plan and deliver outcomes.
    2. Work effectively in teams in small group and research contexts.
    3. Communicate scientific information including research context, approach, findings and significance clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.
    4. Critically interpret, evaluate and synthesise understanding of background literature, and critically interpret and evaluate the methodology used and results obtained in a research context.
    5. Understand and demonstrate professional and ethically-appropriate research principles and workplace behaviours.
    6. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge, and advanced research skills including competency in investigative techniques and technologies relating to one or more disciplines in dental science.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    4&6

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    4&6

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    2,3&4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1-6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    TBC

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    TBC

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1&2
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    N/A
    Recommended Resources
    N/A
    Online Learning
    N/A
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Students undertake indiviual research activities under academic supervision.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    20 hours per week.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Conducting research.
    Specific Course Requirements
    None
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Course Learning Outcome(s) being assessed
    Negotiated Research Piece Summative 25%
    A final oral presentation to the School Summative 15%
    The research thesis Summative 60%

    Assessment Related Requirements
    None
    Assessment Detail
    A negotiated research piece: (eg Journal Article, Research Poster, grant application agreed mutually with the supervisor(s) that is relevant to the research project.

    A final presentation to the School: A presentation that relates to the outcomes of the research project. The presentation should summarize the project undertaken, methods used, significant results and discussion. The presentation will be examined by two independent academic staff examiners using an established assessment rubric.

    The research thesis: This may be in the form of a traditional thesis or journal article style (approx. 10,000 words). The format of the thesis is negotiated with the supervisor panel. The thesis is examined by two independent examiners using an existing assessment rubric.
    Submission
    Submission guidelines will be provided via My Uni.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
    GradeGrade reflects following criteria for allocation of gradeReported on Official Transcript
    Fail A mark between 1-49 F
    Third Class A mark between 50-59 3
    Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B
    Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A
    First Class A mark between 80-100 1
    Result Pending An interim result RP
    Continuing Continuing CN

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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