PHR5052 Inquiry and Innovation Methods
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PHR5052 Inquiry and Innovation Methods is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Malaysia and Parkville. It needs PHR1031, PHR2021, PHR2042, PHR1012, PHR2041, PHR2142, PHR1011, PHR2011, PHR2141, PHR3041, PHR1021, PHR1022, PHR2012 and PHR3141 and unlocks 5 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Malaysia, Parkville
- Assessment
- No exam
- 11 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHR5052
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- PHR1031How the Body WorksNo reviews yet
- PHR2021How Medicines Work IIINo reviews yet
- PHR2042Comprehensive Care: Endocrinology and RenalNo reviews yet
- PHR1012Professional Practice IINo reviews yet
- PHR2041Comprehensive Care: Respiratory and GastrointestinalNo reviews yet
- PHR2142Comprehensive Care: CardiovascularNo reviews yet
- PHR1011Professional Practice INo reviews yet
- PHR2011Professional Practice IIINo reviews yet
- PHR2141Comprehensive Care: Dermatology and PainNo reviews yet
- PHR3041Comprehensive Care: Blood, Brain and CancersNo reviews yet
- PHR1021How Medicines Work INo reviews yet
- PHR1022How Medicines Work IINo reviews yet
- PHR2012Professional Practice IVNo reviews yet
- PHR3141Comprehensive Care: Pathogens, host defence and treatmentNo reviews yet
After PHR5052
5 units list PHR5052 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit provides students with an experience in current aspects of pharmacy research within and outside the faculty and will allow students to develop their understanding of the fundamentals of research philosophy and methodology. Content will cover topics such as: performing practice based research, writing project proposals and ethics submissions, qualitative versus quantitative research, managing and analysing data. This unit will expand the student's knowledge of research and enhance skills in information literacy, scientific writing and research. The research project will be started in PHR5151. The unit is compatible with Monash University's goals for research led teaching.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Parkville | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment: Moodle quiz - Introduction to Research5%
- Assessment: Moodle quiz - Study Design5%
- Assessment: Moodle quiz - Scientific Writing5%
- Assessment: Moodle quiz - Literature Review6%
- Assessment: Short Course - The Study Protocol:Part I2%
- Assessment: Purusall Annotation3%
- Assessment: Moodle quiz - Statistics Progress Test3%
- Assessment: Moodle quiz - Statistics Final Test7%
- Assessment: Individual Research Proposal25%
- Assessment: Poster10%
- Assessment: Group Report30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design a research proposal and timeline using appropriate data collection and analysis methods
- 2
Demonstrate understanding of research ethics and of the ethics approval process at Monash University
- 3
Locate and critically evaluate literature relevant to the chosen research project and generate a written literature review in the style of an academic publication
- 4
Integrate and critically reflect on peer, collaborator or academic feedback to refine the research process
- 5
Demonstrate project management skills by proactively negotiating, documenting and meeting group timelines
Workload and teaching
- Lectures1 hours
- Workshops22 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
The unit requires on average 10-12 hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include teacher directed learning, reading time, participation in applieds or discussion groups, research and preparation for assignments.
Learning resources
Technology resources
For more information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications and the technology systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1041220/student-it-brochure.pdf
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Victor Chuang
- Dr Ian Larson
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ian Larson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHR5052?
You need PHR1031, PHR2021, PHR2042, PHR1012, PHR2041, PHR2142, PHR1011, PHR2011, PHR2141, PHR3041, PHR1021, PHR1022, PHR2012 and PHR3141 before you enrol.
What can I take after PHR5052?
PHR5052 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including PHR4012, PHR4042, PHR4061, PHR5151 and PHR5252.
When is PHR5052 offered?
In 2020, PHR5052 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia and Parkville.
How much work is PHR5052?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PHR5052 have an exam?
No. PHR5052 has 11 assessment tasks and no exam.