OT5101 - Computers and Information Sources

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Students must commence this subject in Semester 1.

Introduction to the general use of computers in health science research. The use of computers and computer networks for scientific communication, information exchange and gathering. Remote database, library and record searching will also be covered.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Marion Gray.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments.
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Marion Gray.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.