Biochemistry Research Project Part 1 (BCMB40009)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
June
Subject Coordinator:
Dr David Stroud
david.stroud@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
biomedsci-gradstudent@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 June |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in biochemistry
- Formulate a research hypothesis based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence
- Design and undertake appropriate research experiments to answer a research hypothesis in biochemistry
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of biochemistry research
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB40002 | Advanced Studies in Biochemistry | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (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
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 |
|---|---|---|
Oral presentation of research project (15 minutes presentation and 5 minutes questions)
| During Examination Period - Semester 2 | 12% |
Research thesis | During Examination Period - Semester 2 | 66% |
Supervisor Marks, submitted by research supervisor | End of year | 22% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (BCMB40009) and 2 (BCMB40010) of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David Stroud 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 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 Semester 1 contact information
- June
Coordinator David Stroud Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact 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
Subject Coordinator:
Dr David Stroud
david.stroud@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
biomedsci-gradstudent@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
- 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022