PUB HLTH 4610B - Honours Research Project (T/Y) Final

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

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 4610B
    Course Honours Research Project (T/Y) Final
    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 4610A and PUB HLTH 4500OL
    Restrictions Restricted to students enrolled in BHlthMedSc(Hons) only
    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

    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
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1
    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/109330/ 
    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.

    1 - 4

    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.

    1, 4, 5

    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.

    1 - 6

    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, 5

    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.

    4, 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.

    N/A

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

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

    4, 6

    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.

    5, 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1 
    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/109330/ 

    Recommended Resources
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1 
    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/109330/ 

    Online Learning
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1
    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/109330/ 
  • 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. Students will have access to PUB HLTH 4500OL ‘Developing a Research Proposal’ a core course as part of the Honours program to support the development of their research proposal and literature review.
    Workload

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

     
    Learning Activities Summary
     
    Specific Course Requirements
     
  • 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
    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/109330/ 
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1
    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/109330/ 
    Assessment Detail
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1
    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/109330/ 

    Submission
    Refer to PUB HLTH 4600A - Honours Research Project Part 1
    https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/109330/ 

    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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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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