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Vet Bioscience Research Project Part 1 (VETS40020)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This honours research project in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences aims to develop a student's ability to design and undertake a substantial body of work, to find solutions to a particular problem, and to report on this in written and verbal form. Project definition is completed shortly after commencement of the semester of enrolment in the subject, and requires approval from the subject coordinator.
Students will enrol in the 25 point iteration of this subject in one semester and the 50-point iteration in the second semester to ensure they have completed a total of 75 points for the research project by the end of their course
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:
- An understanding of the scientific process including the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments
- Appropriate knowledge and the ability to critically evaluate knowledge gained from a range of scientific sources
- The ability to disseminate scientific information
- Skills to effectively analyse, and scientifically evaluate scientific problems and reach appropriate solutions
- The ability to collect and interpret data for interpretation
- An understanding of the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments
Generic skills
Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:
- An ability to evaluate scientific and professional literature
- The ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental data
- A capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations
- A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed experimental work
- A capacity to enhance teamwork skills as required
- Respect for integrity in the conduct and reporting of scientific investigations
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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 is a total combined assessment for VETS40020 Veterinary Bioscience Research Project Part 1 and VETS40021 Veterinary Bioscience Research Project Part 2
- Project proposal - 500 to 1000 words outline of the project to be submitted four to six weeks from commencement of Semester 1 - HURDLE
- Proposal seminar, 15-minute presentation based on the proposal to be given four to six weeks from commencement of Semester 1 - HURDLE
- Final presentation, 30-minute presentation to be given two weeks before the end of Semester 2 worth 20%
- Thesis, One written thesis of between 15,000 and 20,000 words to be submitted for examination during the last week of Semester 2 worth 80%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ken Snibson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. 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
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 continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in VETS40020 Veterinary Bioscience Research Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in VETS40021 Veterinary Bioscience Research Project Part 2, the second part of this subject, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points.
- Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (VETS40020 and VETS40021)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Honours Program - Veterinary Bioscience Major Honours Program - Veterinary Bioscience - 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022