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Anatomy & Neurosci Research Proj Part 1 (ANAT40001)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
June
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 June Semester 2 |
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This subject may require either partial or full attendance in person over the winter intensives period. For more information please check the LMS.
The student will conduct an original research project in a research laboratory under supervision of a research scientist in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience from February to November.
The student will be introduced to current literature and techniques in specialised areas.
The research project will typically form part of a larger project or the basis of an expanded project. In either case, the work may culminate in a contribution to an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
- Communication of science in oral presentations
- Thesis writing and evaluation of scientific literature.
- Extensive research training, completion of own research project, skills in experimental design and analyses.
Generic skills
- Statistical analyses
- Oral communication
- Technical writing
- Database searching
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANAT40002 | Seminars in Anatomy and Neuroscience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Biological / Biomedical 300 level knowledge
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A literature review on a topic related to the research project
| To be submitted in April | 7% |
A grade submitted by the research supervisor for the student's performance in the laboratory during the year. The mark will take into account effort, ability, independence, initiative, punctuality and reliability | Throughout the teaching period | 6% |
A research thesis
| To be submitted in late October | 80% |
An oral presentation on the research project
| To be delivered after submission of the thesis | 7% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (ANAT40001) and 2 (ANAT40005) of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
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. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - June
Coordinator Peter Kitchener Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 15 June 2020 to 31 July 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 June 2020 Census date 24 July 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 July 2020 Assessment period ends 31 July 2020 June contact information
- Semester 2
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. (Note: Semester 2 entry is only available to the students whose study is impacted by COVID-19.) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
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 (ANAT40001 and ANAT40005).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Anatomy and Neuroscience Informal specialisation Anatomy and Neuroscience - 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