James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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TV5320 - Applied Protocol Writing
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to graduate students with a degree in Public Health, Medical, Veterinary or related sciences. Other appropriately trained graduates may enrol at the discretion of the Academic Head of Veterinary Science.
Subject Description
- This subject is designed for veterinary and animal science professionals to develop a detailed research proposal that can be used for their research or funding proposals. The student carries out an extensive literature review on a selected topic and uses this to justify the project proposal. The student to deliver a presentation of their research proposal and submit a research protocol.
Learning Outcomes
- identify benefits to the research
- create a detailed research proposal which includes a review of scientific literature on a particular veterinary or animal science topic
- formulate a set of hypothesis, a problem statement and research objectives
- apply the correct methodology for achieving the objectives of a veterinary or animal research project
- create a budget for a research project
- respond to contractual issues related to research proposals
- apply appropriate data storage methods
- recognise issues related to authorship and the defining of research outputs
- identify ethical issues pertaining to veterinary and animal health projects
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Presentations - (10%)
- Invigilated > Thesis - (90%)
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Estelle Venter Professor Bruce Gummow Professor Margaret Reilly |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Jackie Picard Professor Bruce Gummow MR Christopher Gardiner DR Carolynne Joone Assoc. Professor John Cavalieri |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Bruce Gummow |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Jenny Elliman DR John Otto Professor Bruce Gummow Professor Aduli Malau-Aduli DR Orachun Hayakijkosol |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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