ODONT 6016A - Forensic Odontology Research Part 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025

Students will undertake a small research project in an aspect of Forensic Odontology or related discipline.

Course Details

Course Code	ODONT 6016A
Course	Forensic Odontology Research Part 1
Coordinating Unit	Dental
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Available to Grad Dip Forensic Odontology students only
Assessment	Seminar presentation, research report

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Denice Higgins

Director and Senior Specialist Odontologist
Forensic Odontology Unit/ Adelaide Dental School
Helen Mayo South, North Terrace Campus

Phone: 8313 6292

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Full details will be made available in MyUni.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Adopt and employ professional attitudes and standards/values by displaying the highest levels of integrity in all aspects of professional life.
2	Use highly effective interpersonal skills to enable empathetic and effective communication with a range of audiences.
3	Provide forensic odontology services of the highest quality in a contemporary, ethical and legal environment and apply a broad understanding of social, political and cultural perspectives to inform quality practice.
4	Be committed to take a leadership role in actively promoting the importance of forensic odontology in dental, judicial, and community settings with emphasis on world “best practice” standards.
5	Effectively seek, analyse and evaluate data, materials and technology, as well as to produce expert opinions relating to the scope of forensic odontology.
6	Be committed to furthering the scientific base of knowledge in the specialised area of forensic odontology and to disseminate this knowledge to the dental, allied professions and the scientific community.
7	Effectively join or lead a national or international forensic odontology team in Disaster Victim Identification by working effectively with other odontology personnel and with allied professional teams. Utilise information technology for communication, data management and identification methods.
8	Engage in self-directed, life-long learning by using reflection and critical self-assessment to inform evidence-based practice and by undertaking continuing professional development.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	3, 5, 6, 7
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 3, 5, 7, 8
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	2, 3, 6, 7
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 3, 4, 7
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	2, 3, 6, 8
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1, 3, 6, 8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Details will be made available on MyUni.

Recommended Resources

Details will be made available on MyUni.

Online Learning

Details will be made available in MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The foundations for research will have been provided for the student in the Research Methods and Ethics Course which is available on MyUni

Research is to be undertaken independently. Weekly supervisor meeting will be organised either in person or via ZOOM. The location of the actual research endeavor will depend on the exact nature of the project which will be decided by the supervisor in consultation with the student.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Self directed research for approximately 8hr a week is expected.

Learning Activities Summary

Activities will include

Literature review
Collection and analysis of research data
Data presentation and scientific writing

Specific Course Requirements

The student will be expected to be familiar with the content of the research Methods and Ethics course and have an approved research proposal befor undertaking data collection.

Further details will be made available on MyUni.
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary

Formation of research Materials and Methods
Completion of a literature review
Oral or poster presentation of research proposal

Further details are provided in the Program handbook

Assessment Detail

Science communication is a very important skill that we hope to teach to all our students. To facilitate

this, it is expected that all students will produce a scientific manuscript reporting on the outcomes of

their individual research project. The format of this document will be somewhat dependent on the

journal to which it is to be submitted and will be discussed with you at the relevant time. As the

primary researcher on your project you will be the first author on your paper and your supervisors and

collaborators will be listed as co-authors. If your project fits within a larger project being undertaken

within our group, you may have the opportunity to be a co-author on other publications.

Submission

Oral presentation may be given in person or via ZOOM
Written pieces of work will be submityed to the supervisor via email

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)

Grade Description

CN Continuing

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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