96068 Industrial Research Project A
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 96057 GMP for Manufacturing Operations AND 96134 Validation Principles and Practices AND 96059 International GMPs and Quality Assurance AND 96060 Good (Quality Control) Laboratory Practices AND 96069 Contamination Control AND 96062 Good Aseptic Practices and Sterile Products AND 96063 GxP and Quality Auditing Practices AND 96064 Risk Management for Pharmaceutical Operations
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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)
| 050. | Disseminate research findings in a manner appropriate to the target audience |
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| 051. | Utilise information retrieval skills to identify reference sources appropriate to the problem |
| 052. | Design and implement a research project relevant to a specific issue within the industry landscape |
| 053. | Write a research report for publication, following the guidelines of the target journal |
| 054. | 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 graduate attribute:
Lifelong learning
Graduates of the Master of GMP are lifelong learners, committed to and capable of reflection and inquiry in their quest for personal development and excellence in professional practice.
Professional capacity
Graduates of the Master of Good Manufacturing Practice are quality-focussed, ethical professionals with the understanding and proficiency to be leaders in their profession, capable of effectively researching and communicating solutions in a global context.
Global citizenship
Graduates of the Master of Good Manufacturing Practice contribute to society, resolving to undertake those actions and responsibilities that will enhance their role in local, national and global communities.
Teaching and learning strategies
The formal input from the lectures is applied in the development of an individual research project (on campus or industry). The student will meet twice weekly to discuss the progress of the research project.
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): | This task is aligned with the following subject learning objectives: 050, 052 and 054 This task is aligned with the following course learning outcomes: .01, .02, .03, .04, .05, .06, .09, .10 and .11 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 10 minutes oral presentation with 5 minutes question time |
| Criteria: | Provided in Canvas |
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): | This task is aligned with the following subject learning objectives: 050, 051, 052 and 053 This task is aligned with the following course learning outcomes: .01, .02, .03, .04, .05, .06, .09, .10 and .11 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 60% |
| Length: | 3000 Words |
| Criteria: | Provided in Canvas |
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): | This task is aligned with the following subject learning objectives: 052 This task is aligned with the following course learning outcomes: .01, .02, .03, .04, .05, .08, .09, .10 and .11 |
| Type: | Demonstration |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 10% |
| Criteria: | Provided in Canvas |
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.
Note: there are must-pass assessments in this subject. Please check assessment descriptions for details.
Required texts
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