Oral Health Sci Research Proj Part 1 (DENT40010)
HonoursPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 June Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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This subject aims to provide opportunities for students to gain an understanding in, and extend the practice of biomedical research. You are required to complete a research project and to produce a written thesis under the guidance of your supervisor(s). The research component offers students the opportunity to use state-of-the-art techniques in protein chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, anatomy, mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, molecular modelling, skeletal biology, histomorphometry, image analysis, vaccines, biofilms, biophysics and proteomics.
Intended learning outcomes
In undertaking a research project and writing up a thesis of approximately 10,000 words and presenting two oral talks, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:
- take joint responsibility for their learning and to accept responsibility for moving towards intellectual independence;
- read the literature and determine that a problem can be addressed;
- state the problem in the form of a hypothesis that can be tested experimentally;
- design and conduct this experiment;
- develop methods, collect data and analyse the results using the appropriate statistical methods;
- discuss the findings in light of the limitations of the experiment and in relation to previously published work;
- consider what further work might arise from the conclusion;
- express the study in correct English and present it in a form consistent with the acceptable scientific conventions for the particular discipline in both written and oral forms.
Generic skills
- critical analysis and decision making;
- how to seek and retrieve relevant information;
- how to work effectively in a team environment;
- planning and organization;
- problem solving;
- time management;
- extended observation;
- good oral and written communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
A thesis that includes an analysis of the experiments and methods used and a comprehensive discussion of results obtained during the research they have undertaken.
| 80% | |
Two oral presentations each of 15 min plus 5 min question time duration, each worth 10%.
| 20% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (DENT40010) and 2 (DENT40011) of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Glen Scholz 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 408 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
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: This study period is only available to students who are required to re-enrol in the subject due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.) Total time commitment 408 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 - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Glen Scholz 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 408 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 (DENT40010 and DENT40011).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Oral Health Science Informal specialisation Oral Health Science - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022