HSCI 485: Capstone Project I
Credit Hours: 3 credits
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HSCI 300 and HSCI 395.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.
Catalog Description
Health-related concepts and applications are integrated through systematic examination of a selected topic. The relevant literature is evaluated and used to develop a capstone project. This course is the first part of a two-semester project.
Course Content
Orientation |
Professional Goals |
Health Sciences Research Topic – Project Focus |
Research Question – PICOT |
Literature Review Databases, Keywords, and Search Strategy |
Literature Abstract Review and Selection |
Literature Review Tables-Extraction |
Spring Break |
Literature Review Tables – Extraction and Synthesis |
Literature Review Document Outline |
Capstone Project Proposal Goals |
Literature Review Draft and Capstone Project Proposal Action Plan Methodology |
Capstone Project Proposal Action Plan Timeline |
Literature Review Document Revisions and Capstone Project Proposal Action Plan Budget |
Literature Review Final and Capstone Project Proposal Slides |
Capstone Project Proposal Final Presentation |
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This is an online, distance learning, course organized around student-centered learning modules, experiential activities, films/videos, lecture, case studies, guest speakers, and individual investigation of published literature. This is not a self-paced course, students are required to complete weekly course content. Students are required to attend three synchronous sessions throughout the semester.
Student Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Assessment Measures
Assessment measures may include a range of strategies such as attendance and required hour attainment, hour logs, weekly assignments, journal entries, independent and group projects project reports, presentations, self and mentor evaluations, discussion boards, quizzes, exams, papers, research reports, annotations, virtual trainings training, case-studies, and online survey tools.
Other Course Information
The instructor or record will update the course as new materials become available.
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021
Revised June, 2023