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Advanced Genetic Research (GENE90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
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Overview
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This subject involves laboratory or field-based experimental research in an area of Genetics. The research projects cover a broad range of research from molecular to population and evolutionary genetics in micro-organisms, insects, plants and animals. The project will be based in the laboratory of an academic staff member in the department or an approved external supervisor, depending on the particular research project. The research project aims to develop a range of experimental and technical skills, a capacity to set goals and to design and plan experiments. Apart from the help and guidance from their supervisor(s) each student also has a committee which regularly meets with them and provides additional help and expertise. This committee is responsible for assessment of the research project subject. The subject also provides students with skills and knowledge for understanding original research and enhanced written and oral communication skills.
Intended learning outcomes
Objectives of this subject are for students to:
The subject involves experimental research in the area of genetics under the direction of a supervisor.
- understand the way in which experiments in genetics are designed, communicated and interpreted;
- extend their abilities in oral and written scientific communication;
- gain the ability to read and assimilate specific research papers and to understand how the research reported relates to the broad field of genetics;
- acquire experience in planning and executing laboratory or field-based experimental research;
- develop effective skills in data collection and analysis, and postulating testable hypotheses based on this data.
Generic skills
This subject should provide students with the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:
- the ability to evaluate scientific literature;
- the ability to use conceptual models to assess experimental data;
- the ability to conduct research;
- the capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations;
- the capacity for high level written report presentation skills;
- the capacity for oral communication and presentation skills;
- time management and self-management skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science with a major in Genetics or equivalent.
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
The entire research project consists of 125 points:
50 points is taken in the first year and the assessment consists of one 5,000-word written research proposal and literature review, due mid-first semester (30%); one 8,000-word written minor thesis, due at the end of first year (70%);
75 points is taken in the second year and the assessment consists of one 15,000-word written thesis, due at the end of second year (90%); and an oral presentation at the end of second year (10%).
Students would normally enrol in a combination of Research Project subjects to ensure they have completed 50 points in their first year and 75 points in their second year, for a total of 125 points by the end of the course.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator John Golz Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is part of a larger 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
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator John Golz Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is part of a larger research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 50 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of forty hours per week or 800 hours for the semester. Students enrolled in a 37.5, 25 or 12.5 point research subject would be expected to be engaged in their research on a pro-rata basis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Recommended texts and other resources
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Last updated: 3 November 2022