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PHAR4815: Research Methods
2024 unit information
Research Methods is a component of the Honours elective, and is designed to extend students' knowledge and skills in research methods and problem solving, as well as oral and written scientific communication. The workshop and seminar series in the unit will equip students with the advanced research skills needed for their research projects. Research projects will commence in Semester 1 and will be completed in Semester 2 under the direct supervision of an academic staff member or supervisory team.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Pharmacy
| Code | PHAR4815 |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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PHAR3100 and PHAR3815 and PHAR3825 and PHAR3816 and PHAR3817 and PHAR3818 and PHAR3819 and PHAR3826 and PHAR3827 and PHAR3820 |
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Corequisites:
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PHAR4811 and PHAR4812 and PHAR4823 and PHAR4100 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. search databases and retrieve, evaluate and report information of significance for a research project
- LO2. plan and write a critical literature review
- LO3. show independence in carrying out and managing a literature review
- LO4. work efficiently in a research team
- LO5. demonstrate high level research skills
- LO6. deliver high quality work by oral and written presentations
- LO7. understand basic statistical analyses
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