Micro & Immuno Research Project Part 1 (MIIM40005)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
June
Subject Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@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 |
The research project for Honours in Microbiology and Immunology aims to extend a student’s knowledge of microbiology/immunology and related areas; provide experience in research techniques and approaches with the advice and guidance of one of the research groups within or affiliated with the department; enhance the student’s ability to find and critically assess existing scientific information; to develop skills in communication (both written and oral) of scientific concepts related to microbiology/immunology and related areas.
Intended learning outcomes
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in microbiology/immunology and related areas
- 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 microbiology/immunology and related areas
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of microbiology/immunology research
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should have developed the capacity for critical review and synthesis of arguments based on evidence, the capacity to work cooperatively with others, experience in design, execution, analysis and presentation of experimental approaches and data, experience in giving oral scientific presentations, the ability to manage information effectively including the use computer technologies for scholarly pursuits, and the ability to communicate effectively in a public forum away from the scientific discipline.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIIM40002 | Advanced Microbiology and Immunology I | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MIIM40007 | Advanced Microbiology and Immunology II | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A solid background in biological sciences (2nd year level biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, genetics) is ideal but not essential. The subject is structured to provide all the necessary background information for completion.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Research thesis consisting of a literature review, materials and methods, results and discussion
| During examination period Semester 2 | 75% |
Oral examination of research project (5-minute presentation and 25-minute questions)
| During examination period Semester 2 | 10% |
One oral presentation
| Mid-Year | 5% |
Supervisors mark, submitted by research supervisor | At end of year | 10% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (MIIM40005) and 2 (MIIM40006) of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Scott Mueller 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
Subject Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
- June
Principal coordinator Scott Mueller Coordinators Katherine Kedzierska and Damian Purcell 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 Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
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 (MIIM40005 and MIIM40006).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Microbiology and Immunology Informal specialisation Microbiology and Immunology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022