| Instructors | Course Description | Course Outcomes |
| Required Textbook(s) | Learning Strategies | Distance learning |
Core Philosophy: Faculty in the College of Health Professions believe there is a common core of knowledge, values and behaviors intrinsic to all disciplines and that holistic learning experiences are greater than the sum of individual discipline specific experiences. Acquisition of this common core is strengthened through early and ongoing collaborative experiences in an interdisciplinary learning environment. This enables students to develop an understanding and appreciation of roles and contributions of all disciplines and practitioners toward holistic health care delivery. Integration of this common core into each program curriculum fosters interdisciplinary insight, provides foundations for higher level of skills and forms of College of Health Profession's identity.
The course will be taught by Dr.Sharon Bevins. Professor Thomas Bevins is assisting in managing the web pages for the course.
How to contact your professors:
Thomas Bevins, MS PT Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy
Phone: (941) 590-7534
Fax: (941) 590-7474
Email: tbevins@fgcu.eduSharon Bevins, PhD, PT Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
Phone: (941) 590-7533
Fax: (941) 590-7474
Email: sbevins@fgcu.edu
Course Description
This interdisciplinary health professions course introduces the student to the research process. The course focuses on methods of inquiry and acquisition of knowledge in health professions; critical evaluation and determination of the applicability of research reports to health care; and scientific writing for the health professions. Students will conduct literature searches; develop research questions and hypotheses; select appropriate research methods; and examine research as critical consumers.
Course Learning Outcomes (Goals)
By the end of the semester, students will be able to
- compare and give examples of different methods of acquiring knowledge
- differentiate between quzlitative and quantitative research methods
- select a research method appropriate to the area being investigated
- demonstrate ability to develop a research proposal, including an introduction, literacture review, method section, legal and ethical isues, and summary.
- demonstrate the ability to work with others in research proposal development
- adopt an interdisciplinary perspective on the reseach process
- critique research literature in the health professions.
DePoy, E. , & Gitlin, L.N. (1998). Introduction to Research: Understaanding and Applying Multiple Strategies (2nd. ed.), St. Louis: Mosby.
Required Textbook(s)Optional Resources:
LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (1997). Nursing research: Methods, critical appraisal, and utilization (4th ed.), St. Louis: Mosby.Bailey, D.M. (1997). Research for the Health Professional: A Practical Guide (2nd. ed.), Philiadelphia: F.A. Davis.
Portney, L.G., & Watkins, M.P. (1993). Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Clinical Practice. Norwalk: Appleton&Lange.
Students will be responsible for completing all assignments listed in each lesson. Discussion will take place through the use of bulletin board postings, e-mail, and telephone, as well as class discussion for on-campus students.
Learning Strategies
Tips for Success/Study Skills
See: How to Succeed
Computer and Technology Requirements
For Research Methods and Applications in Health Care Systems (IHS 4504), you must have a working email account and access to the Internet. As a registered FGCU student, you will have a student email account. If you have never used your FGCU email, check out FGCU students' email homepage. You can access the Internet through computers at the FGCU Computer Lab or at ECC in Charlotte or Collier Counties.You will find it beneficial to own a home computer and to subscribe to an Internet connection through an Internet service provider (ISP). For a home computer, it is recommended that you have the following minimum configuration: Windows 95, 16 MB RAM (32 or higher preferred), 28.8 KB Modem (36 or higher preferred), black and white printer, and color monitor (SVGA preferred). You will use word processing and email, access the course web page, and conduct Internet searches.
The WebBoard(http://courses.fgcu.edu/~28)
The WebBoard is used to:Students are required to participate and contribute to the class discussion on a weekly basis.
- Facilitate class discussion
- Share information and resources
- Provide feedback regarding course projects
- Post assignments for critique
- Answer questions regarding homework and exams
- Facilitate the formation of individual study groups.
To access the WebBoard (online discussion program), you will need to use Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer 3.0 or above.
Ground rules for online discussion and group work for IHS 4504 :
It is important that participants to the online group discussions need to adhere to the principles of engagement. Failure to abide by the rules may result in loss of participation points at the discretion of the instructor and may also result in a face-face-meeting with the instructor before the student is allowed to continue in the course.
- Be fair and courteous to others
- It requires all the members to reach a projected goal
- Do not procrastinate with your involvement in group process
- Completed group assignments need to have input from all members.
- Assignments are due no later than 12:00 noon every Wednesday.
- Instructors may become directly involved in online discussions and will be "lurkers" to observe the interaction and exchange between and among participants.
Disability Accommodation Services
Florida Gulf Coast, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the University's guiding principles, will provide classroom and academic accommodation to students with documented disabilities. If you need to request accommodation in this class due to a disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is affected by a disability, please see one of the faculty or contact the Office of Multi Access Services. The office is located in Student Services building #5, room 214. The phone number is 590-7925 or TTY 590-7930.