Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

RAD0001
30 Credit Points
Radiochemistry and Radiopharmacy
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This intensive unit will introduce students to basic principles of
radiochemistry and radiopharmacy. Students will develop skills
necessary to work in a nuclear medicine/Positron Emission
Tomography department dispensing diagnostic
radiopharmaceuticals according to the Australian Code of Good
Manufacturing Practice. A degree or equivalent in pharmacy,
chemistry or physics is required for this course.
RAD0002
30 Credit Points
Positron Emission Tomography Technology
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This intensive unit will introduce students to basic principles of
radiochemistry and radiopharmacy. Students will develop
necessary skills to work in a nuclear medicine/Positron Emission
Tomography department dispensing diagnostic
radiopharmaceuticals at Good Manufacturing Practice level and
operate Positron Emission Tomography/Computed
Tomography camera to scan patients. The unit requires students to
have a nuclear medicine technologist qualification or experience.
RAD0003
30 Credit Points
Clinical Positron Emission Tomography
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This intensive unit will introduce students to the basics of
radionuclide physics and radiation safety, and to the
various aspects of clinical Positron Emission Tomography
(PET), including normal 2-[ 18 F]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose ( 18 F-
FDG) uptake, PET artifacts, PET & PET/Computer Tomography
(CT) in lymphoma, PET & PET/CT in glioma and the role of PET
& PET/CT in lung carcinoma. This unit is intended for practising
physicians.
RCS111N
15 Credit Points
Applied Social Science Research
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This is an introductory unit in applied social science research
methods. The unit is designed to prepare students for advanced
studies in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and
their application.
REE4111
15 Credit Points
Religious Education Studies
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed for students who aspire to teach in a
religious school setting. It explores issues in curriculum design
with particular emphasis on major learning outcomes related to
religious education. It aims to equip students with basic skills
necessary for participation in a religious education program.
REE5106
15 Credit Points
Encountering Religion
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The theme of this unit is the human search for meaning and
purpose in life. To examine this theme, students will be
introduced to diverse belief systems, with emphasis on historical
development and significant beliefs. Other aspects such as rituals
and ethics will also be explored. Application to the classroom
setting will be addressed.
REE5107
15 Credit Points
The Christian Tradition
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit offers an overview of the central texts and tenets of the
Christian tradition. The unit has four components: the Christian
Bible (Old and New Testaments); the development of Christian
doctrine; the history of the Christian church(es); and the in-depth
study of one of the Christian denominations.
REE5108
15 Credit Points
Religious Education
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed for educators who either aspire to teach in a
religious school setting or who are already employed in the
sector. It explores the place of religious education within such a
setting, overviews faith and educational theories pertaining to
religious education, and examines a variety of issues in
curriculum design.
REL6200
0 Credit Points
Master of Arts Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The Master of Arts by Thesis consists entirely of research. The
purpose of the thesis is to train students in the use of research
methodology and techniques and in a critical evaluation
appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their candidature
the student should be capable of conceiving, designing,
implementing and evaluating a research based study.
REL7200
0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The Doctor of Philosophy consists entirely of research that makes
a contribution to and development of new knowledge in the field.
The purpose of the thesis is to train advanced students in the use
of research methodology and techniques, the development of
conceptual and theoretical perspectives on educational problems
while undertaking critical inquiry appropriate to their field of
study. By the end of their candidature the student should be
capable of conceiving, designing, implementing, evaluating and
publishing a research based study.
RES5101
20 Credit Points
Research Preparation: Methods of Research
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is designed for students without prior training in
research methods in the social sciences. It is assumed that students
have not yet begun the design of a postgraduate research study
(Honours, Master or PhD) or are at an early stage in the design of
that study. For this reason the unit addresses both quantitative and
qualitative research methods, recognising that most postgraduate
students will choose one or other of these paradigms to frame
their inquiries. The unit will provide the foundations and address
the fundamental issues in social science research. It cannot
encompass every possible research method. Students will be
expected to build on these foundations when adopting a particular
method for their research study. Students will be expected to
develop basic level skills in applications of statistics in the social
sciences. It is assumed that students have basic computational
skills. Notwithstanding the limitations described above, the unit
will require a sophisticated understanding of the basic concepts
and issues and students will be expected to contribute at a
postgraduate standard of competence.
RES5102
20 Credit Points
Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is designed to assist students conducting qualitative
research to prepare a research proposal for a thesis or research
project. It includes consideration of issues and methods relevant to
qualitative research; and the gathering, analysis and presentation
of qualitative findings.
RES5103
20 Credit Points
Research Preparation: Quantitative Research Methods
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
In this unit, students have the opportunity to develop the
knowledge and skills to critically evaluate quantitative research
and to design quantitative research projects. Students will apply
this knowledge to the development of a proposal for a research
project.
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