Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2012

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Synopsis
This unit provides a focused deeper understanding of the individual student's research program through study of an advanced topic(s) in the field of medical radiation technology.

Rational
The specialised and technically specific nature of each student's research program requires a customised foundation. The availability of the unit is necessary to provide an appropriate focussed support program.

Aims

The main aim of this unit is to expand the student's knowledge in an advanced topic in medical radiation technology.

Objectives

To provide a high level of understanding of the principles of selected topics relevant to the medical radiation profession.

Content

A course of lectures or a reading program on a topic selected by the supervisor and student. The content and topic will be determined by the student's current research and availability of appropriate staff, visiting academics and specialist external personnel.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The unit will comprise an appropriate combination of a self paced reading program, lectures, tutorials, laboratory work and field visits. The exact nature will be dependent on the student's research topic.

Assessment

Assessment is negotiated and approved in consultation with the supervisor.Students will receive regular appropriate feedback from academic staff and practicing professionals in the clinical workplace.

Assessment name: Student negotiated assessment
Description: Students negotiate the topic and the nature or scope of the assessment in consultation with the supervisor.
Relates to objectives: 1.
Weight: 100%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard Site

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty means that you are expected to exhibit honesty and act responsibly when undertaking assessment. Any action or practice on your part which would defeat the purposes of assessment is regarded as academic dishonesty. The penalties for academic dishonesty are provided in the Student Rules. For more information you should consult the QUT Library resources for avoiding plagiarism.

Resource materials

Reference texts and journals as applicable.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 28-Sep-2011