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Biochemical Engineering Research Project (BIEN90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
January
Prof Frank Caruso
Email: fcaruso@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Prof Frank Caruso
Email: fcaruso@unimelb.edu.au
June
Prof Frank Caruso
Email: fcaruso@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | January Semester 1 June |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Students will undertake as individuals or as a member of a team a designated investigative project which could involve a critical literature review, experimental research and/or development, theoretical modelling, process simulation and/or the solution of an industrial problem. Rigorous planning and scheduling of the project, time management, written and verbal technical communication, interpretation of results and team work will be required. Lectures will be presented on laboratory safety, and the use of statistical methods for experimental data analysis.
Engineering graduates need the ability to research topics and to perform structured investigations. This research project subject provides students with an opportunity to develop these skills and to develop an appreciation of the importance of lifelong learning.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The exact content covered in the subject will depend to some extent on the nature of the research project. Topics covered will most probably include literature searches, laboratory safety, risk assessment, data modelling, data analysis, error analysis and report writing.
This subject has been integrated with the Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and contains activities that can assist in the completion of the Engineering Practice Hurdle (EPH).
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Plan and conduct an independent research project in the biomolecular engineering field
- Communicate their research results orally to an audience of their peers
- Analyse experimental data using appropriate statistical methods
- Present a detailed written report.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
- In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed at least 125 points towards the 300 point Master of Engineering (Biochemical) degree. This is inclusive of any advanced standing (i.e. For example, 100 points of advanced standing would only require a student to have completed 25 points of credit before enrolling).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Credit will not be given for this subject and the following subjects:
BIEN40001 Biomolecular Engineering Research Project
CHEN40008 Research Project
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEN90023 | Chemical Engineering Research Project |
June (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
CHEN90026 | Chemical Engineering Minor Research Proj |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A written report of up to 35 pages, not including appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output (50%). Time commitment of approximately 180-200 hours. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2 to 4 will be assessed through the student's written report. Written reports will be submitted during the first week of the exam period.
- A 15 minute oral presentation supported either by powerpoint slides or a poster with a further 15 minutes for response to questions (25%). Time commitment of approximately 80-100 hours. ILOs 2 to 4 will be assessed through the student's presentation. Oral presentations will be scheduled in the last 2 weeks of semester.
- Conduct will be assessed on your understanding of the project and your active participation in the project (25%). ILO 1 will be assessed through the student's performance in research workspace. Assessed throughout the teaching periods within semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator Frank Caruso Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture (first week of semester only), 5 x 1 hour lectures in the next few weeks of semester Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 21 November 2016 to 12 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 13 January 2017 Census date 13 January 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 January 2017 Assessment period ends 24 February 2017 January contact information
Prof Frank Caruso
Email: fcaruso@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Frank Caruso Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture (first week of semester only), 5 x 1 hour lectures in the next few weeks of semester Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 20 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 31 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Prof Frank Caruso
Email: fcaruso@unimelb.edu.au
- June
Principal coordinator Frank Caruso Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture (first week of semester only), 5 x 1 hour lectures in the next few weeks of semester Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 26 June 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 31 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 June contact information
Prof Frank Caruso
Email: fcaruso@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated 400 hours
Additional delivery details
Laboratory, computer or literature-based research project (independent or team-based).
Research Project is usually completed in Semester 2. However, as a special arrangement, Research Project may be undertaken in Summer Semester with the approval of the Subject Co-ordinator.
Three weeks prior to the semester commencing students will be informed of available research projects on offer for the upcoming semester. Students will then need to inform the subject coordinator of their 3 preferred projects. Allocations will be finalised and students informed 1 week prior to the semester commencing.
It may be possible to complete your Research Project overseas at another university. If this is of interest, please discuss it with the Subject Co-ordinator.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
Students will receive one-on-one instruction on how to complete an open-ended research project on some topic in biochemical engineering. They will undertake a project either individually or as part of a team of two or three students. Students will take responsibility for their time management setting priorities and establishing a program that will allow them to complete their project within the time allowed.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
The exact content covered in the subject will depend to some extent on the nature of the research project. Topics covered will most probably include literature searches, laboratory safety, risk assessment, data modelling, data analysis, error analysis and report writing.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Many of the projects that will usually be available to the students will relate to some problem or activity found in the process industries.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biochemical) Specialisation (formal) Biochemical - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022