Outline

Overview

The aim of this student-driven capstone unit is either: 1. to conduct a clinical epidemiology research project and to write a research report on the project in the form of a paper suitable for publication 2. to conduct a teaching project to produce a teaching and learning resource. Research Project: A research project will involve: drafting and refining the project proposal; data collection; data analysis; and produce a report suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. This project unit is a capstone unit and student driven. It is the responsibility of the student to identify a suitable project and SPH supervisor, in consultation with a local clinical supervisor and the unit coordinator, based upon area of interest to the student. Feasibility is a critical criterion for selection of the topic given the tight time frame. Students who are unable to find a local research supervisor may contact the unit coordinator as a limited number of research projects may be offered. Teaching Project: A teaching project will involve development, teaching and evaluation of a teaching and learning resource equivalent to at least 9 hours of face-to-face teaching time, with a minimum of three hours of this to be delivered online. Supervision for a teaching project will be provided by a clinical epidemiology teaching team member. Supervision is flexible but will include face to face meetings, email and telephone support. For both projects a minimum of five meetings are required and to be organised by the student, including one at the beginning and one at the end of semester (five meetings with local supervisor and Unit Coordinator combined).

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Public Health
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	(CEPI5100 or PUBH5010) and (PUBH5018 or FMHU5002)
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	CEPI5206 or CEPI5207
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Siah Kim, siah.kim@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Placement	Project management assessment Written assessment	0%	STUVAC	Unit coordinator to arrange
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Placement	Participation and project management (teaching projects) Assessment of participation and project management skills	0%	STUVAC	NA
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Assignment	Project report Written assessment	0%	STUVAC	2500 words
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Assignment	Delivering a teaching and learning resource (teaching projects) Resources equivalent to 9 hours of teaching	0%	STUVAC	Resources equivalent to 9 hours of teach
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Assignment	Developing and using method of evaluation (teaching projects) Evaluation of teaching	0%	STUVAC	300 words
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Assignment	Developing and using an assessment tool (teaching projects) Development of assessment tool and evaluation of its use,	0%	STUVAC	300
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Assignment	Project report (Teaching project) Description of planned clinical epidemiology teaching resources	0%	Week -05	1000
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Assignment	Research proposal Written assessment	0%	Week 05	1000 words
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Presentation	Research presentation and marked discussion Oral presentation of research project followed by marked discussion	0%	Week 08	5 mins
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Presentation	Video recording of teaching (teaching projects) Video recording of teaching for assessment of teaching	0%	Week 10	60 mins
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Assessment summary

There are two streams of assessment based on whether students are undertaking a research project or a teaching project.

Research Project

Assessment 1 – Project management	10%
Assessment 2 – Research proposal	10%
Assessment 3 – Video presentation and marked discussion	10%
Assessment 4 – Project report	70%

Teaching Project

Assessment 1 – Project report	15%
Assessment 2 – Delivering a teaching and learning resource	30%
Assessment 3 – Developing and using assessment tool	10%
Assessment 4 – Developing and using method of evaluation	10%
Assessment 5 – Submission of video recording of teaching	10%
Assessment 6 – Participation and project management	25%

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes

Attendance and class requirements

Class requirements: It is compulsory for students to attend a minimum of 5 meetings with the local supervisor and/or University of Sydney supervisor.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. integrate learning from other units relevant to the development of research project and report (research projects)
LO2. understand the practical and ethical issues involved in the conduct of clinical studies (research projects)
LO3. develop a research project and report in a structured, concise, and scientifically robust manner (research projects)
LO4. Develop a teaching and learning resource in Clinical Epidemiology relevant to the target audience and setting (teaching projects)
LO5. Develop and use an assessment tool appropriate for the teaching and learning resource (teaching projects)
LO6. Develop and use a method of evaluation appropriate for the teaching and learning resource (teaching projects)

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Changes have been made since this unit was last offered with the integration of teaching projects into this unit of study.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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CEPI5507: Clinical Epidemiology Project

Semester 1, 2022 [Supervision] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect