PHARM 4400B - Honours Pharmacology Research Project Pt 2
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHARM 4400B Course Honours Pharmacology Research Project Pt 2 Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 18 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Corequisites HLTH SC 4201OL and HLTH SC 4200 Restrictions For BHlthMedSc(Hons) students only Assessment Research Propoosal Seminar, Conference Poster Presentation, Thesis, Thesis Oral Defence, Supervisor Assessment Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Simran Sidhu
Course Coordinators: A/Prof Joanne BowenCourse 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. Execute a well-defined research project, under the guidance of a project supervisor.
2. Critically interpret the background literature relevant to the research project.
3. Demonstrate mastery of the techniques required for the experimental study of a research question, including collection, storage, and evaluation of data which is rigorous and methodical in accordance with the Australian Code for Responsible Practice of Research.
4. Identify and evaluate methodological or technical issues in a research project and define the important elements required to solve them.
5. Communicate the elements of the research project clearly and concisely in spoken and written English.
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, 2, 3 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
2, 4 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
4, 5 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
3, 4 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
3 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 Resources
Required Resources
School-based research support, Honours workshops and seminars.Online Learning
Copies of workshop materials will be available on MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Honours is a 40-week program encompassing an independent research project supervised by a school academic or affiliate. In addition, students will be encouraged to attend weekly workshops and seminars to enhance their learning and development in the medical science research.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Details will be made available on MyUni.Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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Assessment
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 Task AssessmentType Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome(s) being addressed Research Proposal Seminar Formative 0% No 2, 5 Conference Poster Presentation Summative 10% No 1, 2, 5 Thesis Summative 60% No 1 - 5 Thesis Oral Defence Summative 20% No 1 - 5 Supervisor evaluation Summative 10% No 1 Assessment Detail
Research Proposal Seminar: A 10 min Powerpoint presentation of research question and proposed approach.
Conference Poster Presentation: Production of a research poster to be presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference including a 3 minute oral presentation followed by 5 minutes of questions from poster judges.
Thesis: Report of research outcomes in the style of a journal manuscript.
Thesis Oral Defence: 15 minute Powerpoint presentation followed by 15 minutes of questions from assessors.
Supervisor Assessment: The student’s principle supervisor provides a mark based on the performance of the student over the life of the project.Submission
Where applicable, all submissions should be made via MyUni unless otherwise directed.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported 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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