UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

BEH4300 Honours research report

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

BEH4300 Honours research report is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Full year at Peninsula. It needs BEH4100 and BEH4200.

Credit points: 24
Offered in 2020: Semester 1, Semester 2, Full year; Peninsula
Assessment: No exam; 2 tasks

The 2027 handbook has no page for BEH4300. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before BEH4300

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

All of

After BEH4300

No unit lists BEH4300 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code 3881, M5021 or M3707

Overview

This unit aims to increase student understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of research in community-based emergency health and to develop their analytic, research and communication skills. Students will undertake guided studies in research methodology and complete a supervised research project with the aim of developing both discipline specific and generic research skills

Offerings in 2020

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Peninsula	De
First semester	Peninsula	On campus
Second semester	Peninsula	On campus
Second semester	Peninsula	De
Full year	Peninsula	De
Full year	Peninsula	On campus

Assessment

Research Report (3,500 - 5,000 words)Threshold hurdle
80%
Seminar Presentation
20%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Discuss the different methods of knowledge acquisition and synthesis.
2
Discuss the ethical, legal, and cultural responsibilities of scientific investigation.
3
Describe the principles of "Good Clinical Research", as described by the NH&MRC, with an emphasis on research in community-based emergency health.
4
Describe the phases of the research process.
5
Discuss basic research concepts and methodology, in both quantitative and qualitative experimental designs.
6
Critically review the scientific literature in community-based emergency health.
7
Consult with both a statistician and a qualitative researcher to discuss the role of methodology consultants in the research process.
8
Write up scientific work in a potentially publishable manner.
9
Prepare and present suitable oral and written presentations for the emergency health academic, research and scientific community.
10
Demonstrate a range of technical skills appropriate to community-based emergency health research.
11
Demonstrate the ability to pursue higher studies in community based emergency health.
12
Discuss the breadth and diversity of research in health sciences.
13
Plan and implement a research project and prepare the associated report.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Dr Kelly Bowles
Unit Coordinators: Dr Kelly Bowles

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BEH4300?

You need BEH4100 and BEH4200 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is BEH4300 offered?

In 2020, BEH4300 runs in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Full year at Peninsula.

Does BEH4300 have an exam?

No. BEH4300 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 24
Level: 4
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit: Department of Paramedicine

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.500
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 2020