Course Title: Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

PUBH1384

City Campus

Postgraduate

135H Applied Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2015

PUBH1384

City Campus

Postgraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017

PUBH1384

City Campus

Postgraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2019

Course Coordinator: Katrin Leifels

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2813

Course Coordinator Email: katrin.leifels@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 8.8.27

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment, Weds 2.00-4.00pm


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course provides an introduction into postgraduate learning. It will assist you to develop skills in acquiring information related to OHS theories, research and practices, and making decisions related to OHS. You will specifically explore:

  • Literature search and reviews
  • Data relevant to OHS
  • Research methods including action research
  • Ethical decisions in research and professional practice


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 

In this course you will develop the following Program Learning Outcomes:

  • You will demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the OHS Body of Knowledge allowing you to reflect critically on OHS theory and professional practice.
  • You will have skills to investigate, analyse and 4.1 You will have communication and research skills to interpret OHS issues and justify OHS decisions for specialist and non-specialist audiences.synthesise OHS information, problems, concepts and theories.
  • You will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice.
  • You will have communication and research skills to interpret OHS issues and justify OHS decisions for specialist and non-specialist audiences.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Locate, evaluate, interpret and provide health and safety information appropriate to the workplace
  2. Use different techniques to convey information about workplace issues
  3. Understand different research methods and how each contributes to the knowledge base of OHS
  4. Critically evaluate the information, logic and processes that underpin OHS decisions 

 

 


Overview of Learning Activities

This course is provided in mixed mode with lectures provided at the beginning of the semester, followed by online real time tutorials to further explore the issues raised in the block lectures. 

  • Lectures: Note – it is a mandatory requirement for students to be present in the intensive face-to-face teaching week at the beginning of the semester.
  • Presentations and group discussions 
  • Practical exercises; and 
  • Independent study.

Total Study hours:  A total of 120 hours of study is expected during this course, comprising: 

  • Teacher-guided activities: lectures at the beginning of the semester, practical classes and on-line real time tutorials
  • Student-directed activities: You are expected to study independently managing your own learning progress


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems (including Canvas).

Lecture notes, reference lists, library resources and specialised software will also be made available to students in this course. ‘Collaborate’ and other web-based tools will be used to provide online real time discussion in tutorials.

 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment consists of:

Task 1: Individual work: Critical Literature review. 20% Weighting. CLO1, CLO4.

Task 2: Individual work: Written assignment to assess students’ understanding of OHS incidents and/or data. 25% Weighting. CLO1,CLO2, CLO4.

Task 3: Individual work: Written assignment to assess students’ ability to make profound decisions. 25% Weighting. CLO3, CLO4.

Task 4: Individual work: Written assignment – Reflective Journal. 30% Weighting. CLO2, CLO4.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.