ODONT 6012HO - Principles and Methods of Forensic Odontology
Teaching Hospitals - Semester 1 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ODONT 6012HO Course Principles and Methods of Forensic Odontology Coordinating Unit Dental Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Teaching Hospitals Units 6 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to Grad Dip Forensic Odontology students only Assessment seminar participation, essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Denice Higgins
Dr Denice HigginsCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Adopt and employ professional attitudes and standards/values by displaying the highest levels of integrity in all aspects of professional life.
2. Use highly effective interpersonal skills to enable empathetic and effective communication with a range of audiences
3. Provide forensic odontology services of the highest quality in a contemporary, ethical and legal environment and apply a broad understanding of social, political and cultural perspectives to inform quality practice
4. Be committed to take a leadership role in actively promoting the importance of forensic odontology in dental, judicial, and community settings with emphasis on world “best practice” standards
5. Effectively seek, analyse and evaluate data, materials and technology, as well as to produce expert opinions relating to the scope of forensic odontology
6. Be committed to furthering the scientific base of knowledge in the specialised area of forensic odontology and to disseminate this knowledge to the dental, allied professions and the scientific community
7. Effectively join or lead a national or international forensic odontology team in Disaster Victim Identification by working effectively with other odontology personnel and with allied professional teams. Utilise information technology for communication, data management and identification methods
8. Engage in self-directed, life-long learning by using reflection and critical self-assessment to inform evidence-based practice and by undertaking continuing professional developmentUniversity 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)
3 5 6 7 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 3 5 7 8 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
2 3 6 7 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 3 4 7 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
2 3 6 8 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
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Attendance at regular forensic science professional meetings
Mandatory active participation in team meetings
Assessment tasks: task sheet and written examination
Attendance and participation at seminars and tutorials
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
6 unitsLearning Activities Summary
(i) Attend and participate in weekly seminar program
(ii) Complete Task sheet. Due Date: (May)
(iii) Examination (Jun)Specific Course Requirements
Only available to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology -
Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
(i) Attend and participate in weekly seminar program
(ii) Complete Task sheet. Due Date: (May)
(iii) Examination (Jun)Assessment Detail
(i) Attend and participate in weekly seminar program. Grade out of 10
(ii) Complete Task sheet. Due Date: (May). Grade out of 30
(iii) Examination (Jun). Grade out of 60Submission
Electronic submission of task sheet
Hard copy of examinationCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending 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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