Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 243)
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577-497 Otolaryngology Advanced Coursework (20 Points)

Note: Must be taken concurrently with 577-496 Otolaryngology Research Project (80 Points).

Credit points: 100 in total

Coordinator: Dr. R C Dowell

Prerequisite: See Faculty requirements. In general, students should have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant area including, but not restricted to, Physiology, Psychology, Physics or Mathematics. Students should have completed 300-level studies with an average grade of C or above.

Objectives:

The Honours program in Otolaryngology aims to:

• provide students with the skills required to carry out research related to the function of the auditory system and the clinical treatment of hearing loss.

In achieving this objective, students should develop abilities to critically analyse research literature, formulate research plans based on hypotheses and statistical requirements, present and defend research results and write a coherent research report.

Content:

• lectures and seminars in the areas of Research Methods in Communication Science, and Introduction to Hearing Science.

Assessment:

The coursework will be assessed by two written examinations in the middle of the year and will count for 20% of the total Honours mark.

To successfully complete the Honours program in Otolaryngology, students must obtain passes of 65% in both 577-496 and 577-497.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 243)

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Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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