Courses & Units
Experimental Design and Analysis in Medical Research CAM204
Introduction
This unit focuses on the key elements of experimental design, data analysis and communication in the context of medical research. In this unit, students will learn about design, data considerations and statistical analysis from different research disciplines including epidemiology, clinical research, and basic laboratory research. In the practical sessions, students will develop and apply their skills as they are guided through the design, planning, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation and write-up of a group physiological project. In addition, students gain familiarity with the structure and understanding of primary scientific literature, and will develop their oral, written and computer skills in preparing their experimental write-up and an associated research presentation.
Summary
| Unit name | Experimental Design and Analysis in Medical Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM204 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Dino Premilovac |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Discuss and evaluate approaches to data analysis and experimental design in medical research.
- Plan and conduct a group project including the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of physiological data.
- Communicate scientific information (both verbally and in writing) to explain research aims, rationale, methodology, results, and conclusions.
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019901 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,472.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
(CAM103 or CZZ103) and CHP207Teaching
| Assessment | Test (30%)|Group Research Presentation (10%)|Group Research Proposal (15%)|Individual Research Report (40%)|Peer evaluation of group work (5%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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