Experimental Design and Analysis in Medical Research unit (CAM204)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit focuses on the key elements of experimental design, data analysis and communication in the context of medical research. In this unit, you 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, you will develop and apply your skills as they are developed through the design, planning, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation and write-up of a group physiological project. In addition, you will gain familiarity with the structure and understanding of primary scientific literature, and will develop your oral, written and computer skills in preparing for your experimental write-up and associated research presentation.

Summary

Unit name	Experimental Design and Analysis in Medical Research
Unit code	CAM204
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine|Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Dino Premilovac
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate approaches to experimental design and data analysis in medical research.
• Design and conduct a group medical research project.
• Collaborate in the communication of research both verbally and in writing.
• Independently communicate scientific information related to a research project both verbally and in writing.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

(CAM103 or CZZ103) and (CHP207 or CXA237)

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Independent learning 3 hours weekly; Tutorial 1 hour weekly; Practical 2 hours weekly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly
Assessment	Group Research Presentation (15%)|Group Research Proposal (15%)|Test (30%)|Individual Research Report (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

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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