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HHSC498 Special Topic in Human Health Bioscience

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HHSC398
Notes None
Combined Units HHSC398 - Special Topic in Human Health Bioscience
Coordinator(s) Graham Lloyd Jones (gjones2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

To enrol in this unit students must provide evidence that they have a sound knowledge and understanding of the bioscientific basis of human health. The unit provides them with the opportunity to investigate, under the supervision of an appropriate lecturer, a specific aspect of human health bioscience. This investigation requires a critical examination of relevant and recent literature, but may also involve practical laboratory and/or field work. The major piece of assessment is a written report based on this investigation. As an alternative students may also complete an advanced study in occupational health and safety/ergonomic issues in this unit. Students enrolled in HHSC498 are expected to complete the major assignment at a higher level then students enrolled in HHSC398.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 5% 500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Assignment 2 10% 1000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Assignment 3 85% 8000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. examine in depth an area of human health science of interest to the student under the supervision of a specific member of staff;
  2. critically analyse the literature in regard to this specific area;
  3. report, if appropriate, the results of the student's own research in this area;
  4. present a polished and professional report on the current state of knowledge in the chosen area.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome with specific details outlined in unit handouts and elaborated on in other information supplied with the unit material. The student will then map this knowledge onto further problem-solving tasks in assignments, where the identification of central concepts in the discipline, and the student's ability to articulate them, will be assessed. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication is taught by example, assessed and practised in assignments, examinations and on-line discussions as appropriate. Written communication skills, particularly with regard to construction and presentation of logical expositions and arguments, will be taught and assessed. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Global perspective is included through readings and is most important to health science students. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
This unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature and information technology. The student will be guided in the use of on-line resources, library and internet access to recommended references, particularly in conjunction with assignment tasks. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Life-long learning is practised in all Human Biology and Physiology units. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving is an important part of on-line class discussion and is implicit in assessments. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
This unit includes components on social implications and ethical considerations. 		True
8 Team Work
An ability to interact effectively with others is an important part of the unit. The student will be encouraged to participate in interactive discussion with other students regarding ideas and problems addressed in the unit. Written assignment submissions must be the student's own work, but may be the outcome of group discussion. 		True
   

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