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

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 11/7/2022 9/8/2022 29/8/2022 16/10/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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.

Fee Information

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 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $2,354.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

(CAM103 or CZZ103) and CHP207

Teaching

AssessmentTest (30%)|Group Research Presentation (10%)|Group Research Proposal (15%)|Individual Research Report (40%)|Peer evaluation of group work (5%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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