96068 Industrial Research Project A
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
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Description
In this subject students develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate scientific evidence and formulate a research proposal. With a focus on quality systems research, students gain an understanding of the research process, addressing research methodologies, sound research design and analysis of results. By the end of this subject students have developed and gained ethics approval for their own research project.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 047. | Disseminate research findings in a manner appropriate to the target audience |
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| 048. | Utilise information retrieval skills to identify reference sources appropriate to the problem |
| 049. | Design and implement a research project relevant to a specific issue within the industry landscape |
| 050. | Write a research report for publication, following the guidelines of the target journal |
| 051. | Communicate orally to present findings in a logical, succinct and engaging manner to a target audience |
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
In addition, this Subject addresses the following Course-intended Learning Outcomes
2 Test, audit and validate pharmaceuticals manufacturing and distribution processes using appropriate methodologies.
3 Design, implement and evaluate control systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
4 Demonstrate ethically and legally accountable approaches to pharmaceuticals manufacturing and control.
5 Evaluate evidence and engage in systematic inquiry in order to deliver evidence-based solutions.
8 Contribute as leader and collaborator in the assurance of safe manufacturing practice.
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is delivered on the City campus and requires attendance for three face-to-face contact hours per week. The formal input from the lectures is applied in weekly workshops, focusing on industry-based cases.
Content (topics)
This subject follows the process of conceiving and designing a research project. The topics addressed are the initial steps required before starting a project, including research question, methodology, research design, risk assessment and ethical considerations. Analysis and reporting are also addressed.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Oral Presentation
| Intent: | Explaining a research project to informed peers is a fundamental of the scientific method. Students are required to present their project and take questions from peers. |
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| Objective(s): | 047, 049 and 051 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 10 minutes oral presentation with 5 minutes question time |
| Criteria: | Provided in UTSOnline |
Assessment task 2: Manuscript
| Intent: | The customary way to disseminate research outcomes is by publication. Students are required to report their research in a form fit for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. |
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| Objective(s): | 047, 048, 049 and 050 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 60% |
| Length: | 3000 Words |
| Criteria: | Provided in UTSOnline |
Assessment task 3: Supervisor assessment and sign off
| Intent: | Research is a collaborative undertaking, requiring high-level teamwork and communication skills. The supervisor assessment rewards students for effective collaboration with their supervisor and other stakeholders. |
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| Objective(s): | 049 |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 10% |
| Criteria: | Provided in UTSOnline |
Minimum requirements
In order to meet the standard for a six credit point Subject, students are required to commit at least 10 – 12 hours per week to their research project. This may include compulsory attendance at meetings with supervisor(s), on-campus research activities, attendance at all assessment tasks and presentations by other students.
Required texts
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