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Biochemistry Research Project Part 1 (BCMB40009)
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:
Justine Mintern
jmintern@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Mrs Irene Koumanelis
i.koumanelis@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Students complete a major research project in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology under the supervision of a member of the Department or affiliated institution.
Intended learning outcomes
- Acquire the ability to obtain information, analyse it critically, and integrate it into the current state of knowledge in the area relevant to the project.
- Develop hypotheses, propose experiments, engage in discussion with other scientists.
- Acquire and hone experimental skills at the bench and develop technical knowledge specific to the research project.
- Acquire oral and written presentation skills to present original scientific data to an expert audience.
- Generate a body of original scientific results that could form part of a peer-reviewed, primary research publication.
Generic skills
Following completion of this program, students will have developed skills required for;
• critical analysis of the scientific literature
• oral presentation skills
• technical report and thesis writing
• electronic database searching
• time management
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB40002 | Advanced Studies in Biochemistry | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
BCMB40007 | Advanced Studies in Biochemistry B | No longer available |
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 (BCMB40009) and 2 (BCMB40010) of the subject:
- Research thesis 66%
- Supervisors mark 22%
- Research seminar 12%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Justine Mintern 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 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:
Justine Mintern
jmintern@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Mrs Irene Koumanelis
i.koumanelis@unimelb.edu.au
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 (BCMB40009 and BCMB40010).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022