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Unit Overview

Description

This unit comprises modules on advanced research techniques used in the sciences. Students complete four modules relevant to research skills. Module topics include, but are not limited to, (1) data management techniques; (2) geographic information systems; (3) intermediate/advanced statistical skills; (4) data analysis and presentation. Students gain an understanding of advanced, cutting-edge techniques used in the study of the biological and human sciences. They develop their skills in critical thinking, problem solving, quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationModeFirst year of offer
Not available in 2024OnlineOnline-TT
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe advanced, cutting edge techniques relevant to biological and human sciences and the application of these techniques and (2) critically evaluate the advantages, power and information that can be gained from advanced techniques as well as realise their limitations.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignment 1; (2) assignment 2; (3) assignment 3; and (4) assignment 4. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Winthrop Professor Marc Tennant
Unit rules
Prerequisites
enrolment in
the Master Biomedical Science
or Master Anatomical Sciences
or Master of Health Science
Incompatibility
APHB4003 Advanced Experimental Techniques
Advisable prior study
Students are expected to have an undergraduate major in the field of biomedical
or health sciences.
Students without this background should contact the unit coordinator before enrolling.
Contact hours
tutorials and/or labs: 10–15 hours per module
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.