Otolaryngology Advanced Coursework (OTOL40002)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written literature review (not exceeding 3000 words)

  • 3000 words
Mid semester60%

Oral presentation: critical analysis of a scientific paper

  • 20 minutes
End of semester40%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorHayden Eastwood
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours26
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    Subject Coordinator:

    Dr Hayden Timothy Eastwood
    haydente@unimelb.edu.au

    Administrative 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:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationOtolaryngology
    Informal specialisationHearing Sciences (Otolaryngology)
  • Links to additional information

    http://www.medoto.unimelb.edu.au/

  • 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