Abstract

This subject is designed to provide a firm foundation for developing skills in scientific communication. Students will learn academic, information, and digital literacy skills as well as numeracy skills relevant to their discipline of study. The subject will also introduce students to critical analysis of the scientific literature and the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Communication skills: library familiarisation, literature searches, written communication, scientific report writing; academic literacy skills including referencing and issues of plagiarism;The scientific method and an introduction to experimental design (including critical analysis of the scientific literature);Laboratory mathematics including introductory data management and presentation;Principles of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Express and apply communication skills appropriate for health and medical science.
2.
Demonstrate information, digital and academic literacy and numeracy skills appropriate for health and medical sciences.
3.
Describe and apply the scientific method as it applies to the featured disciplines.
4.
Critically analyse a scientific paper.
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Demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical issues related to health and medical science, including research.