James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

HS2404:03

Independent Study

Townsville HECS Band 2

65 contact hours. Internal or Limited Attendance. Semester 2.

Available to level 2 medical students or other health science students, with the approval of the respective Head of School and the Dean of Medicine.

Staff: Professor R Hays.

The subject provides basic knowledge and skills to enable students to investigate in depth a chosen area of health professional practice. Students will extend and consolidate their knowledge and expertise through a project relating to a chosen area of health professional practice.

Learning Objectives:

    On-course assessment (100%) to include a written assignment and an oral presentation.