pha4gp group project
GROUP PROJECT
PHA4GP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will work in groups of a maximum of eight (8) students, to conduct a project under the supervision of academic staff. Students will choose a topic on an issue relevant to chemical, biological or pharmaceutical science or pharmacy practice. Each group will be allocated a supervisor. The group will meet each week with the supervisor to discuss the project's progress and come up with strategies to move forward. The supervisor will act as a guide (or facilitator) in the completion of the project and the preparation of a report.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in SVPB and complete 120 Credit Points of 2nd year subjects OR students must be enrolled in SBPB and SHPB and PHA4BT and 120 Credit Points of 2nd year subjects OR students must be enrolled in one of: SBMSSI, SBSSI.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students need to be in their final year of study. Alternatively - approval of the course coordinator
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | First Year Survival Guide. Available at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/628290/Science,-Health-and-Engineering-Survival-Guide.pdf | Recommended | College of Science, Technology and Engineering (2015) | La Trobe University |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Work in a team and employ strategies to make team work a productive collaboration.
- Activities:
- Group meetings, reflections and reporting on them and continuous re-assessment of group functioning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Research a topic in science or pharmacy practice at a depth appropriate for the final semester, and gain experience in literature searching and critically examining that literature for relevance and quality
- Activities:
- Library workshop(s), meetings with group members and supervisor, independent study coordinated by the group
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Communicate reasearch findings in written and oral form to a general audience.
- Activities:
- Group meetings, oral presentation, panel discussion, report writing.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Defend the approach taken to solving a research question when queried.
- Activities:
- Meetings with group members and supervisor, oral presentation, panel discussion, written report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"(Where projects are laboratory based, laboratory time will be organised by the students on a needs basis.)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| First oral presentation (10 minutes) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Peer assessment of participation | 10 | 01 | |
| Panel discussion (20 minutes) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Fortnightly critical reflections (1,000 words total) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written group report (5,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Five 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"(Where projects are laboratory based, laboratory time will be organised by the students on a needs basis.)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| First oral presentation (10 minutes) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Peer assessment of participation | 10 | 01 | |
| Panel discussion (20 minutes) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Fortnightly critical reflections (1,000 words total) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written group report (5,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Singapore, 2015, Week 37-41, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 37 - 41
Five 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 37 - 41
Four 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 41 and delivered via face-to-face.
"(Where projects are laboratory based, laboratory time will be organised by the students on a needs basis.)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| First oral presentation (10 minutes) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
| Peer assessment of participation | 10 | 01 | |
| Panel discussion (20 minutes) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Fortnightly critical reflections (1,000 words total) | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Written group report (5,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |