Courses & Units

Projects in Medical Research A CAM315

Introduction

Before a successful experiment can begin, it first must be planned. This unit provides students with experience in planning research in biomedical science. Students will learn to identify the motivation behind the design of experiments, and how to understand their potential impact. Students will learn about the legal and ethical framework that Australian science is conducted within. Finally, students will learn how to pitch an idea and craft a persuasive and evidence-based argument for research funding.

Summary

Unit name Projects in Medical Research A
Unit code CAM315
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Medicine
Discipline Medicine
Coordinator Doctor William Connelly
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 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 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Critically evaluate scientific literature to identify research motivation, hypothesis, findings and impact.
  • Communicate scientific information orally and in writing in an evidence-based manner to a broad audience.
  • Describe the ethical and legal constraints on experiments in biomedical research.
  • Design and plan experiments in biomedical research.

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 $1,118.00 $1,118.00 not applicable $2,596.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CAM203 and CAM204

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Independent Learning 2 hours fortnightly; Workshop 2 hours weekly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly; Project 2 hours fortnightly 

AssessmentElevator Pitch (10%)|Grant Plan Worksheet (10%)|Annotated Bibliography (20%)|Ethics Worksheet (20%)|Grant Application (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.

Recommended

You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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