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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit contains a selection of topics from current issues in medical sciences and human disease. Students will explore the very latest in contemporary research delivered by world-leading experts in their fields. State of the art technologies and new research methodologies driving current clinical practice are also covered in the unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The unit will be taught by guest lecturers and current researchers locally, nationally and internationally wherever possible. Lectures will be interactive in delivery and students will participate in group discussions around various topics. Students will also be given the opportunity to attend conferences and seminars and participate in online forums and webinars as they arise.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorial Presentation | Team debate | 25% |
| Presentation | Research topic seminar | 25% |
| Research Paper | Individual research topic publication | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit contains a selection of topics from current issues in medical sciences and human disease. Students will explore the very latest in contemporary research delivered by world-leading experts in their fields. State of the art technologies and new research methodologies driving current clinical practice are also covered in the unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The unit will be taught by guest lecturers and current researchers locally, nationally and internationally wherever possible. Lectures will be interactive in delivery and students will participate in group discussions around various topics. Students will also be given the opportunity to attend conferences and seminars and participate in online forums and webinars as they arise.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorial Presentation | Team debate | 25% |
| Presentation | Research topic seminar | 25% |
| Research Paper | Individual research topic publication | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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