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DENT 4710B - Honours Dental Science T/Y Part B

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

This course offers an opportunity to explore in some depth a specific aspect of dental science, or a discipline related to dentistry, of particularly interest to the student. Underpinning a research-based degree, the main component of the course is a research project, leading to the production of a research report or thesis. Honours project in dentistry requires commitment and a mature approach to learning. Students will be guided and supported by their supervisor(s) but the onus is on the individual student to be organised and self-directed in their studies.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code DENT 4710B
    Course Honours Dental Science T/Y Part B
    Coordinating Unit Dental
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Contact Up to 10 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites DENT 4005 and DENT 4710A
    Restrictions Restricted to Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (Honours) students only
    Assessment Research Project & Thesis, Negotiated Research Piece and Research Presentation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Kostas Kapellas

    Course Timetable

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

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1 Work effectively as an individual to plan and deliver outcomes.
    2 Work effectively in teams in small group and research contexts.
    3 Communicate scientific information including research context, approach, findings and significance clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.
    4 Critically interpret, evaluate and synthesise understanding of background literature, and critically interpret and evaluate the methodology used and results obtained in a research context.
    5 Understand and demonstrate professional and ethically-appropriate research principles and workplace behaviours.
    6 Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge, and advanced research skills including competency in investigative techniques and technologies relating to one or more disciplines in dental science.
    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.

    4, 6

    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.

    4, 6

    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, 4

    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 - 6

    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.

    5

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    N/A

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    N/A

    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, 2
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    All Honours students, whether internally or externally located, have full access to infrastructure and support staff in the School.

    Software
    As Honours students in the Adelaide Dental School, they are entitled to access to the following licensed software:
    • MyUni, for program materials, relevant web sites, communications regarding the Honours year, Discussion groups, Calendar and To Do lists and more.
    • A variety of software is also available via the ITS website: /technology/yourservices/software/  

    It is highly recommended that students use (as required):
    • EndNote for establishing your reference database
    • GraphPad Prism: a straightforward package for data analysis and graphing
    • Adobe Acrobat: for modifying pdfs

    Depending on Honours project, additional access may be required and is to be negotiated with supervisors

    Recommended Resources

    IT support
    The Adelaide Dental School receives support via the University IT Services (ITS). Help is available by phoning the ITS Helpdesk on 8313 3000 (24 hours) or via the Self-service portal. A wireless secure LAN connection is available while on campus.

    Data Backup
    All students using standard 成人大片 computers provide automatic access to the secure file stores (usually via an “U” drive mapping).

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • 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

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    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.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

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    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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  • Policies & Guidelines
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