Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

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.
RES5104 20 Credit Points
Research Preparation: Textual Research
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit develops the student’s understanding of modes of
reading historical and literary texts since classical antiquity, with
particular attention paid to the post-Enlightenment period. The
relationship of modes of reading to prevailing philosophical
currents is examined. Methodological problems attending the use
of historical and literary texts in the study of history and religion
are also investigated.
RES5105 20 Credit Points
Research Preparation:The Context of Research
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit offers an introduction to the social and political context
of research, the nature of research, ethical aspects of research and
the relationship between theoretical perspectives, methodology
and the conduct of research.
RES5111 20 Credit Points
Research Preparation: Strategies of Evaluation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
An examination of issues in evaluation research and the range of
strategies that may be applied to the evaluation of human services.
Topics addressed include, evaluation of research as well as
policies, organisations and programs. The role of the evaluator,
practical, political and ethical issues in evaluation and the
reporting of findings will be considered.
RES5112 20 Credit Points
Specified Study
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit shows students how to extend and develop critical
research by applying it to a specified topic.
RES5113 20 Credit Points
Directed Study
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Students in this unit will select a topic for study in consultation
with the postgraduate coordinator and/or supervisor and, with
tutorial support, write an in depth study in the selected field using
appropriate research/study techniques.
RMH4101 20 Credit Points
Foundations of Rural and Remote Mental Health Practice
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The links between aetiology, mental illness, rurality and culture
will all be explored with a focus on the aetiology of mental health
in rural and remote settings and among indigenous Australians.
The unit builds on practical knowledge clinicians have and
facilitates an understanding of the context of mental health and
illness in rural and remote Australia.
RMH4102 20 Credit Points
Assessment and Practice in Rural and Remote Mental Health
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit focuses on developing the student's knowledge and skills
in the assessment of clients in rural and remote areas in Australia.
The focus is on the biopsycho-social assessment and the accurate
assessment of a client’s mental state set within a cultural frame of
reference.
RMH4103 20 Credit Points
Issues in Rural and Mental Health Practice
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Within the context of mental health and wellness of the
individual, this unit focuses on developing the student's
knowledge and skills in mental health practice related to major
mental health issues, behaviours and disorders. Students will be
expected to critically evaluate the effectiveness of strategies in the
context of their own rural community and link best practice
strategies to a framework of primary health and community health
care. The use of reflection as a method of learning and teaching
through critical incident analysis will be explored facilitating the
problem solving abilities of students.
RPS5010 15 Credit Points
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
FACULTY OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
This unit will examine the theory, methods and problems of
project monitoring and evaluation. Students will examine the
strengths and weaknesses of case studies and critically analyse
monitoring and evaluation outputs and their use across the project
life cycle.
RPS7200 0 Credit Points
Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
FACULTY OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree. The purpose of the
degree is to develop in students the capacity to conduct research
independently at a high level of originality and quality. An
interdisciplinary approach recognises that solutions to problems
often rely on knowledge gained across traditional disciplines. In
the selection of fields of research, students are encouraged to
examine the broad perspective within which the problem lies and
to adopt problem-solving techniques applicable across disciplines.
SAN5101 20 Credit Points
Indigenous Health: Context and Policy
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit examines the social and cultural context of Australian
Indigenous health in the past and present, focusing on health and
social policies and practices which have had the greatest impact
on contemporary Indigenous health. It includes: traditional
patterns of health and disease, traditional medical systems, the
effects of European contact on Indigenous health, and policy and
practice in the development of mainstream and community
controlled health services for Indigenous people.
SCB5131 20 Credit Points
Advances in Biology 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will contain a selection of topics from the history and
philosophy of science, modern evolutionary theory, and
animal/plant interactions. The unit will be supplemented by talks
from visiting lecturers and research fellows where appropriate.
SCB5132 20 Credit Points
Advances in Biology 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will contain a selection of topics from current issues in
biology, fire ecology, and community biology. The unit will be
supplemented by talks from visiting lecturers and research fellows
where appropriate.
SCE4110 10 Credit Points
Teaching Secondary Science
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is intended to develop knowledge and understanding of
the aims, content and organisation of curricula in science in the
lower secondary school. It will develop an understanding of the
relationship between the outcomes of these curricula and
appropriate teaching strategies. Students will acquire skills in
planning and presenting teaching procedures, the use of relevant
science materials and organising for safety in the science
laboratory.
300 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008