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Pathology Research Project Part 1 (PATH40001)
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:
Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Contact:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The Honours program in the Department of Pathology provides an introduction to the challenging area of investigation of disease processes at the cellular and molecular level. This program involves candidates undertaking a full-time research project based in a laboratory within the Department of Pathology or at one of our affiliated institutions. A student undertaking the Pathology Honours Research Project will have an interest in understanding the mechanisms of disease.
Intended learning outcomes
The course objectives include the development of an individual student’s skills in the areas of -
- Planning and design of experiments.
- Constructing a hypothesis and relevant aims for a project.
- Acquisition, interpretation and critical analysis of results.
- Reporting of experimental data in a concise and scientific manner consistent with that published in scientific articles.
- Communication of the research project via oral presentations to a scientific audience.
Generic skills
• Develop an appreciation for working in a laboratory research environment.
• Become an expert in the area relating to the research project.
• Acquire oral communication skills for discussion of research ideas.
• Develop skills in time management and planning.
• Become proficient in a number of technical laboratory skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH40002 | Critical Analysis of Pathology Research | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have a Pathology major that includes the below subject as their elective.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH30004 | Advanced Investigation of Human Disease | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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 (PATH40001) and 2 (PATH40005) of the subject:
- Submission of draft literature review due in May (hurdle)
- An introductory seminar (15 minute duration) due in May (6.7%)
- A literature Review due in October (13.3%)
- Research thesis due in October (66.7%)
- A defense-of-thesis seminar (30 minute duration) due in November (13.3%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Theo Mantamadiotis 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:
Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Contact:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@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 (PATH40001 and PATH40005).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) to enroll in this subject.
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- Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022