GROUP PROJECT
PHA4GP
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Teamwork, research, project management, and evidence-based practice are important aspects of science and professional pharmacy practice. In this subject, you will undertake a team-based research project. You will be able to choose a topic relevant to pharmacy practice, or chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical science. Your project team will meet regularly to discuss strategies, manage progress, distribute roles within the team, and analyse results. Your team will be mentored to achieve completion of your research project, communication of your findings, and development of skills in effective teamwork and project management.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have completed at least 90 Credit Points of 2nd year subjects in their respective program (or have permission from the Subject Coordinator) or be admitted into SBSSI or SBMSSI or SBSCSI
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral presentation of research plan (5 minutes per student) (500 words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will outline their individual role and contribution to the overall team as part of the presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Peer assessment of participation( 700-words equivalent)Individual peer assessment of the contribution of all team members using a specific rubric, which accounts for the quantity and quality of contribution of each team member to the project. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Final oral presentation (10 mins per student) (850-words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will specify their role and their contribution to the project outcomes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research journal (1,000-words total)Five short entries are required, distributed over the semester Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written group report (1350-words equivalent, per student)Team-based assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 4 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
(Where projects are laboratory based, laboratory time will be organised by the students on a needs basis.)
SeminarWeek: 4 - 15
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 4 to week 15 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral presentation of research plan (5 minutes per student) (500 words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will outline their individual role and contribution to the overall team as part of the presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Peer assessment of participation( 700-words equivalent)Individual peer assessment of the contribution of all team members using a specific rubric, which accounts for the quantity and quality of contribution of each team member to the project. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Final oral presentation (10 mins per student) (850-words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will specify their role and their contribution to the project outcomes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research journal (1,000-words total)Five short entries are required, distributed over the semester Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written group report (1350-words equivalent, per student)Team-based assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 4 - 15
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 4 - 15
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays at night from week 4 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
(Where projects are laboratory based, laboratory time will be organised by the students on a needs basis.)
SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral presentation of research plan (5 minutes per student) (500 words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will outline their individual role and contribution to the overall team as part of the presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Peer assessment of participation( 700-words equivalent)Individual peer assessment of the contribution of all team members using a specific rubric, which accounts for the quantity and quality of contribution of each team member to the project. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Final oral presentation (10 mins per student) (850-words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will specify their role and their contribution to the project outcomes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research journal (1,000-words total)Five short entries are required, distributed over the semester Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written group report (1350-words equivalent, per student)Team-based assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 21 - 31
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
(Where projects are laboratory based, laboratory time will be organised by the students on a needs basis.)
SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral presentation of research plan (5 minutes per student) (500 words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will outline their individual role and contribution to the overall team as part of the presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Peer assessment of participation( 700-words equivalent)Individual peer assessment of the contribution of all team members using a specific rubric, which accounts for the quantity and quality of contribution of each team member to the project. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Final oral presentation (10 mins per student) (850-words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will specify their role and their contribution to the project outcomes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research journal (1,000-words total)Five short entries are required, distributed over the semester Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written group report (1350-words equivalent, per student)Team-based assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term 2, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 21 - 31
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays at night from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
(Where projects are laboratory based, laboratory time will be organised by the students on a needs basis.)
SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral presentation of research plan (5 minutes per student) (500 words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will outline their individual role and contribution to the overall team as part of the presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Peer assessment of participation( 700-words equivalent)Individual peer assessment of the contribution of all team members using a specific rubric, which accounts for the quantity and quality of contribution of each team member to the project. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Final oral presentation (10 mins per student) (850-words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will specify their role and their contribution to the project outcomes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research journal (1,000-words total)Five short entries are required, distributed over the semester Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written group report (1350-words equivalent, per student)Team-based assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Singapore (PSB), 2021, Term L1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 4 - 9
Twenty four 1.00 hour lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 4 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 30 - 42
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
(Where projects are laboratory based, laboratory time will be organised by the students on a needs basis.)
SeminarWeek: 4 - 9
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays at night from week 4 to week 9 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oral presentation of research plan (5 minutes per student) (500 words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will outline their individual role and contribution to the overall team as part of the presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Peer assessment of participation( 700-words equivalent)Individual peer assessment of the contribution of all team members using a specific rubric, which accounts for the quantity and quality of contribution of each team member to the project. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Final oral presentation (10 mins per student) (850-words equivalent, per student)Present as a team, but individually assessed. Each student will specify their role and their contribution to the project outcomes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research journal (1,000-words total)Five short entries are required, distributed over the semester Individual assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written group report (1350-words equivalent, per student)Team-based assessment | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |