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Exploring Research in Clinical Pathology (PATH40010)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators:
Prof Frederic Hollande
frederic.hollande@unimelb.edu.au
Ms Jo Russell
Academic Support Office Contact:
Ms Kerry Tate
Overview
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This subject aims to introduce students to the field of research in clinical pathology and to facilitate the development of students’ skills to critically evaluate and contribute to this exciting, contemporary field of research. Workshops will teach students to identify, interpret and analyse research articles. A collaborative mini-research experience will expose students to a range of research approaches, major advances and research gaps, and to potential translational application in one area of clinical pathology research. Designed to support students’ Honours research journey, this subject provides opportunities for shared learning experiences and consumer engagement.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Interpret a clinical pathology research article by identifying and summarizing the purpose, methods and key findings of the study.
- Critique a clinical pathology article, including experimental design, data presentation, conclusions and ethical considerations.
- Communicate clearly, accurately and convincingly about clinical pathology research ideas, current practice and potential contributions to a range of audiences, including the general public, scientists and clinicians.
- Collaboratively discuss and map the major advances and knowledge gaps in a clinical pathology research topic related to the aetiology, mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment of disease.
- Recommend new clinical pathology research ideas, and defend the rationale for such research.
- Propose a hypothesis and design a hypothetical experiment to address the hypothesis.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the field of clinical pathology research.
Generic skills
- Self-directed learning
- Collaborative learning
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Self-regulated learning
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research article critique At least 10 Perusall comments (of approximately 60 words each)
| Due Week 5 | 15% |
Research proposal
| Due Week 7 | 10% |
Oral Presentation Research proposal
| Week 9 | 25% |
Critical analysis
| Week 11 | 40% |
Collaborative discussion | Tutorials and workshops throughout semester | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Jo Russell and Frederic Hollande Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total contact hours: 34.3 hours (3.1 hours per week) Synchronous activities: 30.8hrs • 1 live lecture x 50mins each • 7 workshops x 2hrs each • 8 tutorials x 2hrs each Asynchronous activities: 3.5hrs • 3 lectures x 30mins each • 4 podcasts x 30mins each Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
Prof Frederic Hollande
frederic.hollande@unimelb.edu.au
Ms Jo Russell
Academic Support Office Contact:
Ms Kerry Tate
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024