BMS105 Science Communication and Methodology (8)
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This subject is designed to provide a firm foundation for developing skills in scientific communication. Students will learn information, digital and academic literacy skills relevant to their discipline of study. The subject will also introduce students to critical analysis of the scientific literature and the scientific method. This subject will also raise awareness in students to professional and ethical issues relating to health and medical sciences. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS105
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to express and apply communication skills appropriate for health and medical science
- be able to demonstate information digital and academic literacy skills appropriate for health and medical sciences
- be able to describe and apply the scientific method as it applies to the featured disciplines
- be able to critically analyse a scientific paper
- be able to demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical issues related to health and medical science, including research
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Communication skills: library familiarisation, literature searches, written communication, scientific report writing; academic literacy skills (referencing, avoiding plagiarism)
- The scientific method and an introduction to experimental design (including critical analysis of the scientific literature)
- Laboratory mathematics
- Working safely in laboratories and other workplaces
- Professional and ethical issues: patient confidentiality, patenting, research ethics, professional development, professional associations and membership.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
