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AMED4102: Scientific Analysis and Communication
2021 unit information
The capacity to interpret a biological concept and communicate scientific findings is a fundamental skill underlying all facets of medical and health sciences. In this unit of study you will develop the skills to critique a wide range of scientific literature from peer-reviewed articles to unsubstantiated independent web-site claims. You will learn how to critically assess the validity of scientific information to distinguish between rigorous, scientifically-supported claims and pseudoscience. You will also examine key concepts in data interpretation and evaluation in relation to medicine and health. This unit includes tasks that will enable you to clearly and independently communicate your own research findings both written and verbally to a range of audiences including politicians, the media, the general public and the wider scientific community. The skills taught in this unit will provide you with a solid foundation upon which you can forge a professional career in the health and medical communication sphere.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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AMED4101 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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A major in one of the following areas: Applied Medical Science, Immunology & Pathology; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Biology; Microbiology; Cell & Developmental Biology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology; Medicinal Chemistry; Neuroscience, Physiology, Anatomy and Histology, Genetics & Genomics; Quantitative Life Science |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. integrate medical science and health information from many sources to coherently and critically appraise available knowledge and resolve contemporary problems
- LO2. acquire, record, analyse, and interpret data using appropriate techniques
- LO3. describe and present research findings, their interpretation, and the conclusions drawn from data
- LO4. analyse research literature and research findings for reliability, significance, and relevance of information
- LO5. communicate effectively using a range of modes (written, oral, visual etc.) for a variety of purposes and audiences
- LO6. be accountable for your own learning by being an independent, self-directed learner and demonstrate effective teamwork skills through collaborative learning
- LO7. demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving skills, and professionalism in a research context
- LO8. demonstrate skills required to work in a complex learning environment, e.g. time management, persistence, managing challenges, and learning from failure.
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