Oral Health Sci Research Proj Part 1 (DENT40010)

HonoursPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject aims to provide opportunities for students to gain an understanding in, and extend the practice of biomedical research. You are required to complete a research project and to produce a written thesis under the guidance of your supervisor(s). The research component offers students the opportunity to use state-of-the-art techniques in protein chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, anatomy, mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, molecular modelling, skeletal biology, histomorphometry, image analysis, vaccines, biofilms, biophysics and proteomics.

Intended learning outcomes

In undertaking a research project and writing up a thesis of approximately 10,000 words and presenting two oral talks, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:



  • take joint responsibility for their learning and to accept responsibility for moving towards intellectual independence;
  • read the literature and determine that a problem can be addressed;
  • state the problem in the form of a hypothesis that can be tested experimentally;
  • design and conduct this experiment;
  • develop methods, collect data and analyse the results using the appropriate statistical methods;
  • discuss the findings in light of the limitations of the experiment and in relation to previously published work;
  • consider what further work might arise from the conclusion;
  • express the study in correct English and present it in a form consistent with the acceptable scientific conventions for the particular discipline in both written and oral forms.

Generic skills

  • critical analysis and decision making;
  • how to seek and retrieve relevant information;
  • how to work effectively in a team environment;
  • planning and organization;
  • problem solving;
  • time management;
  • extended observation;
  • good oral and written communication.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BIOM40001 Introduction To Biomedical Research
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

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

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (DENT40010) and 2 (DENT40011) of the subject:

  • A thesis of 10,000 words that includes an analysis of the experiments and methods used and a comprehensive discussion of results obtained during the research they have undertaken worth 80%.
  • Two oral presentations each of 15 min plus 5 min question time duration, each worth 10%.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorLaila Huq
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    Melbourne Dental School

    Currently enrolled students:

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorLaila Huq
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    Melbourne Dental School

    Currently enrolled students:

Time commitment details

Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.

Additional delivery details

This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.

Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (DENT40010 and DENT40011).

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022