ODONT 6108BHO - Casework in Forensic Odontology T/Y Final
Teaching Hospitals - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ODONT 6108BHO Course Casework in Forensic Odontology T/Y Final Coordinating Unit Dental Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Teaching Hospitals Units 6 Contact By supervision. Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Restrictions Available to Grad Dip Forensic Odontology students only Assessment Casework performance, case-book, seminar presentation, essay, viva Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Denice Higgins
Director and Senior Specialist Odontologist
Forensic Odontology Unit/ Adelaide Dental School
Helen Mayo South, North Terrace Campus
Phone: 8313 6292Course 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
Be able to effectively seek, analyse and evaluate data, materials and technology, as well as to produce expert opinions relating to the scope of forensic odontology
Be able to prepare and present a specialised forensic odontology reports based on valid evidence fulfilling legal requirements
Be able to demonstrate the ability to adopt and employ professional attitudes and standards/values by displaying the highest levels of integrity in casework scenarios
Be able to demonstrate the use of highly effective interpersonal skills to enable empathetic and effective communication with a range of audiences
Be able to interact with allied forensic specialists to facilitate optimal case outcomes
Be able to recognise personal limitations and scope of practice of forensic odontology and know when to seek advice or refer to another speciality appropriately
Be able to demonstrate the ability to join a national or international forensic odontology team in Disaster Victim Identification by working effectively with other odontology personnel and with allied professional teams, to utilise information technology for communication, data management and identification methods
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, 3, 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
3, 6, 7 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
3, 4, 5, 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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 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
Hands on casework will be facilitated through Forensic science SA in their mortuary.
Full details will be made available in MyUni.Recommended Resources
N/AOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Students will participate in routine casework under the guidance of members of the Forensic Odontology Unit. They will perform and report on casework, including Coronial oral autopsies, bite-mark examinations and age estimations.
Preparation of case records and reports will be required for all cases.
Attendance at the city mortuary and Courts of Law is also required and will be facilitated.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Structures Learning Sessions
Tutorials: 12 x 1 hour sessions
Practicum Placement: 12 x 2 hours
Non Contact Preparation
Weekly Reading/Other Study: 12 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Full details will be made available in MyUni.Specific Course Requirements
Access to clinics and laboratories may require credentialing and police checks.
Small Group Discovery Experience
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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
TASK TYPE
WEIGHTING
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
Preparation of casefiles and reports
Formative
0%
1, 5, 6, 7
Direct observation of practical skills
Formative and summative
40%
1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Case-based discussions
Formative
0%
1, 2, 4, 6
Casebook
Summative
30%
1, 2
Seminar presentation
Summative
10%
1, 2, 6
Viva
Summative
20%
1, 2, 5, 6
Assessment Related Requirements
N/AAssessment Detail
Full details will be made available in MyUni.Submission
Full details will be made available in MyUni.Course 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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