James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

BM4404:03

Medical Laboratory Science Research Elective

Townsville HECS Band 2

Semester 1.

Available to level 4 Medical Laboratory Science Honours students.

Staff: Mr J Warner.

Candidates will carry out independent research investigation on a topic determined and proposed in level 3. The subject encompasses data collection and dissertation writing. The defence of the investigation will be conducted at a mutually agreed time during level 4.

Learning Objectives:

  1. complete research investigation;
  2. prepare a dissertation on the topic;
  3. understand aspects of experimental design, planning costing, execution and data interpretation;
  4. understand conventions in scientific writing and data presentation.

Assessment by attendance at practical classes and related examination (25%); material presented in lectures (70%); assignment (5%). The honours component will be assessed pas per the award requirements.