PUB HLTH 4600B - Honours Research Project Part 2

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

The course is designed for students to develop knowledge and skills in a chosen research field as well as general skills in working independently, critical reasoning, scientific writing and presentation. The course will expose students to a professional research environment and provide the opportunity to contribute to the body of knowledge in the public health domain. To this end students will be expected to engage in an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisor.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code PUB HLTH 4600B
    Course Honours Research Project Part 2
    Coordinating Unit Public Health
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 18
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites PUB HLTH 4500 OL
    Restrictions Only available to students enrolled in BHlthMedSc(Hons)
    Assessment Mid-year review progress, Public health professional development, Oral Presentation and Honours Research Project.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Clare Hume

    Honours Coordinator: Dr Clare Hume
    Phone: +61 8313 6871
    Email: clare.hume@adelaide.edu.au  
    Location: Level 9, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building, North Terrace, Adelaide

    Student & Program Support Services Hub
    Email: askhealthsc@adelaide.edu.au
    Phone: +61 8313 0273

    Course Timetable

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

    Timetable details are located on MyUni.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    Critically appraise research evidence in a specific area relevant to public health

    Formulate a research question relevant to public health

    Select and justify an appropriate research design to investigate the research question

    Demonstrate the skills required to conduct a research project and analyse and interpret research findings

    Identify and communicate the ethical dimensions of research and demonstrate the skills and attitudes of an ethical researcher

    Use appropriate communication styles and terminology to present research findings effectively in oral and written forms

    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)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1 - 4
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1, 4, 5
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    1 - 6
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1, 5
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    4
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    5, 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    Access to bibliographical databases and peer-reviewed journals and relevant software for analysis.
    All students enrolled in the course will be able to obtain an electronic copy of the Honours Research Project Handbook through the University Intranet (MyUni http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/).

    Recommended Resources
    All students enrolled in the course will be able to obtain an electronic copy of the Honours Research Project Handbook through the University Intranet (MyUni http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/). Additional course-related material will be available through MyUni.




    Online Learning
    The primary means of communication outside of formal contact hours will be via MyUni. Announcements and discussion boards will be the main method of communicating with the student cohort. Research project material will be supported by online resources via MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is one where independent research is undertaken under the guidance of a supervisor, with whom the student meets regularly across two semesters. In addition, regular seminars throughout the course will be held by the Honours Course Coordinator to support students in the development and execution of their research.
    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

    Specific Course Requirements
    Liaise with the Honours Coordinator.
    Small Group Discovery Experience
    N/A
  • 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
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1 




    Assessment Related Requirements
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1



    Assessment Detail
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1 



    Submission
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1
    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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