DENT 4400A - Honours Dental Research Project Part 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

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.

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Course Details

Course Code	DENT 4400A
Course	Honours Dental Research Project Part 1
Coordinating Unit	Dental
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Contact	40 weeks full time
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
Restrictions	Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Honours)
Assessment	Research Project & Thesis, Negotiated Research Piece and Research Presentation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Kostas Kapellas

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.

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.	.
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	.
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

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

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

Assessment occurs at the end of part 2. Progress for Part 1 Part 1 is continuing.

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Assessment % 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 Detail

A negotiated research piece: (eg Journal Article, Research Poster, grant application agreed mutually with thesupervisor(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

No information currently available.

Course Grading

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

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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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