Advanced Microbiology and Immunology II (MIIM40007)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators:
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Dr Scott Mueller
Administrative Coordination:
Overview
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To become effective research scientists, students need to develop the skills such as critical review and analysis of data, appropriate design and execution of experiments, appropriate documentation of experimental plans and results, interpretation of data and presentation and communication of data. Drawing on recent advances in microbiology and immunology, this subject will involve critical review and presentation of scientific data in an oral and written form. This subject is designed to give level 4 honours year experience in skills required for critical analysis and communication of scientific concepts. This subject is designed to provide students with experience to help enable the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study. The material covered will complement that covered in MIIM40002 Advanced Microbiology and Immunology I.
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of the subject students should be able research, critically review, present and discuss various perspectives related to bacteriology, virology and/or immunology. Students will gain experience in how to document, analyse and present scientific procedures, data, conclusions and their implications in both oral and written form by synthesising scientific hypotheses based on provided data, and their experience in appropriate experimental design to test the hypotheses and both of these concepts.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should have developed the capacity for critical review and synthesis of arguments based on evidence, the capacity to work cooperatively with others, an advanced capacity for written and oral scientific presentation, the ability to manage information effectively including the use computer technologies for scholarly pursuits, and the ability to communicate effectively in a public forum away from the scientific discipline.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIIM40002 | Advanced Microbiology and Immunology I | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MIIM40005 | Micro & Immuno Research Project Part 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A solid background in biological sciences (2nd and 3rd year level biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, genetics) is ideal but not essential. The subject is structured to provide all the necessary background information needed for completion.
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
- The design and presentation of a scientific poster (30 %). Week 2 of subject.
- Written essay (approximately 2,500 words) modelled on a research project proposal including analysis and presentation of preliminary data (50%) (Week 4 of semester).
- Peer review task (approximately 1000 words) where students are assigned and assess a colleague’s research proposal under anonymity. (20 %). Week 6 of semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Damian Purcell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 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
Subject Coordinators:
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Dr Scott Mueller
Administrative Coordination:
Time commitment details
24 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Microbiology and Immunology Informal specialisation Microbiology and Immunology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022