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Surgery Research Project Part 1 (SURG40005)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Theodora Fifis
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Kim McAughtry
Overview
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This subject aims to provide students with an understanding in the practice of biomedical research. Students are required to complete a research project within the Department of Surgery and/or affiliated institution under the guidance of at least one supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
The research project is designed to provide students with skills including:
- Design of scientific project and consideration of ethical principles and processes used in biological research;
- Develop the ability to propose hypotheses for testing;
- Locating and utilising information available in scientific and medical literature, and an understanding of experimental data in order to construct a rational scientific argument;
- Research techniques to apply to a specific project;
- Skills and techniques relevant to the research in surgery and biomedicine including the use of humans and animals in science;
- Enhanced problem solving skills by undertaking methodological approaches to research;
- Time management skills to manage the completion of specific tasks;
- Collection and critical analysis of data and information, including statistical assessment of experimental data;
- Communication of research results in both written and oral form, including the organisation of knowledge and identification of the potential scope of the research project.
Generic skills
Students should expect to develop skills in the following areas:
• critical analysis of complex scientific issues
• ability to make decisions and problem solve based on current knowledge
• seeking and retrieving relevant and key information from a large body of data;
• how to work effectively in a team environment;
• time management: planning and organization;
• extended observation and ability to contribute in intellectual discussion;
• good oral and written communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022