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Advanced Studies in Biochemistry (BCMB40002)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Justine Mintern
jmintern@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Mrs Irene Koumanelis
i.koumanelis@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Students undertaking this subject must complete five modules.
The first module will introduce the concept of biomedical research and will cover advances in genome sciences, structural biology, bioinformatics and molecular cell biology.
Three professional skills modules aim to teach students skills in reading scientific literature, scientific writing and scientific communication.
The ‘Experimental Design and Statistics’ module will cover aspects of experimental design, ethics and biostatistical methods used in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the subject the student should be able to:
- describe major advances in research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- write formal scientific reports
- critically analyse of the current scientific literature
- communicate research findings in oral presentations
- design experiments and apply appropriate statistical tests
Generic skills
- To develop a mature understanding of the experimental framework of hypothesis formulation and testing as applied to research in the broad area of biochemical and molecular biology.
- To develop skills in critical analysis of published experimental data and findings.
- To develop skills in oral and written presentation of scientific concepts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Master of Science to complete this subject. Students must have completed a minimum of two 3rd year units in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate three year sequence with major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (or equivalent)
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research project synopsis accompanied by an original figure.
| Week 11 | 7.5% |
10 minute journal club presentation of a primary research article followed by the facilitation a discussion of the article for 20 minutes.
| Week 12 | 15% |
2 hr written exam on experimental design and statistics.
| Week 10 | 25% |
3 minute talk about biochemical methodology to group of peers.
| Week 7 | 5% |
Attendance and participation in a journal club conducted by another student. | Week 12 | 5% |
2 hour tutorial that includes an abstract writing task. | Week 6 | 5% |
15 minute oral presentation that summarises research project background.
| During the examination period | 15% |
5 minutes journal club presentation to laboratory group. | Week 8 | 5% |
Peer review feedback for a 3 minute talk conducted by another student. | Week 7 | 5% |
Essay to describe advance in biochemical research. Essay based on a 30 minute online lecture and discussion of a primary research article.
| Week 10 | 12.5% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Justine Mintern Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 18 Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Justine Mintern
jmintern@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Mrs Irene Koumanelis
i.koumanelis@unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biomedical Science Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022