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Otolaryngology Advanced Coursework (OTOL40002)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Hayden Timothy Eastwood
haydente@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Nora Hanfi
shanafi@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The proposed subject requires students to attend weekly departmental scientific seminars, and a subset of lectures in Anatomy & Physiology (ANAT90004). Assessment will be based on a written report and an oral presentation. Students will be required to provide a 3000-word report reviewing the scientific literature relevant to their chosen area of research, and an oral presentation will be made on the critical analysis of a journal paper. The proposed format provides students with an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, as well as experience in the interpretation, critical analysis and presentation of scientific data. These skills are pertinent to their training in the communication and interpretation of scientific literature and research, and provide students with a sound basis on which to undertake the lab-based research component of the Honours year.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of the proposed subject format are to:
i) introduce students to the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central auditory systems
ii) introduce and encourage students to critically analyse and interpret scientific literature and research data
iii) provide students with training and experience in scientific writing and communication
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following generic skills:
i) ability to critically appraise scientific literature
ii) ability to analyse and interpret scientific findings, and place outcomes in the context of the existing literature
iii) ability to communicate scientific ideas effectively in both written format and through oral presentation
iv) ability to evaluate and synthesize information in a flexible manner
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTOL40001 | Otolaryngology Research Project Part 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate 3 year sequence in a relevant science discipline, such as: anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, physiology, psychology, physics or mathematics
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Written literature review (not exceeding 3000 words) worth 60% (due mid-semester)
- Oral presentation (20 minutes): critical analysis of a scientific paper worth 40% (end of semester)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Hayden Eastwood Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 26 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Hayden Timothy Eastwood
haydente@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Ms Nora Hanfi
shanafi@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
26 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Otolaryngology Informal specialisation Otolaryngology - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022