Biomedical Project
Overview
This unit engages students in scientific research related to health and medical technology. Students will develop independent learning in this capstone unit through planning and managing a novel research project.
Requisites
MBP20009 Medical Imaging Systems
MBP20010 Measurement and Instrumentation
MBP30009 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology
Rules
Pre-requisite
NEU20006 Neurophysiology
OR
MBP20009 Medical Imaging Systems
OR
MBP20010 Measurement and Instrumentation
OR
MBP20004 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology
OR
MBP30009 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology
AND
150 cp in:
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Professional) OR Bachelor of Health Sciences OR Bachelor of Health Sciences (Professional) OR related doubles
27-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Formulate a novel research question and design research methods to assess this question
- Manage the research using project and self-management techniques
- Demonstrate professional conduct in team-based research work
- Communicate the results of a research project to a wide audience
- Write a professional scientific report and log book
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 2.00 | 10 weeks | 20 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 2.50 | 12 weeks | 30 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 7.33 | 12 weeks | 88 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3 |
| Project Presentation | Group | 20% | 1,4 |
| Project Report | Group | 40% | 1,4,5 |
Content
- Selecting and defining a research topic
- Research and team management
- Reviewing the literature
- Referencing
- Research methods
- Research data analysis
- Research writing and presentation skills
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.