James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

HS2402 - Health Professional Research 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Available to all 2nd year students enrolled in health science programs.

This subject introduces undergraduate students to practical and theoretical issues arising in qualitative and quantitative research in Health Sciences. The students will become familiar with basic methods of biostatistics and concepts of research methods. Topics covered include univariate and bivariate statistical analysis, design of a questionnaire, the structure of health research, descriptive and analytical epidemiology, bias and aspects of validity, interviewing techniques, focus group work, reading and writing of health publications.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:At least 18 credit points of level one subjects

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 3
Census Date 07-Feb-2019
Face to face teaching 04-Feb-2019 to 15-Feb-2019
Contact hours:
  • 30 hours - 3 hours per day for the two weeks
  • 30 hours - 4 hours per day for the two weeks
    Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); quiz 1 & 2 (open book) (20%); assignments (45%).

    Cairns, , Study Period 3
    Census Date 07-Feb-2019
    Face to face teaching 04-Feb-2019 to 15-Feb-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 30 hours - 3 hours per day for the two week block
    • 30 hours - 4 hours per day for the two week block
      Assessment:other exams (35%); quiz 1 & 2 (open book) (20%); assignments (45%).
      Restrictions: Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

      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.