Advanced Microbiology and Immunology II (MIIM40007)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On 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:
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 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
To become effective research scientists, students need to develop the skills such as critical review and analysis of data, appropriate design and execution of experiments, appropriate documentation of experimental plans and results, interpretation of data and presentation and communication of data. Drawing on recent advances in microbiology and immunology, this subject will involve critical review and presentation of scientific data in an oral and written form. This subject is designed to give level 4 honours year experience in skills required for critical analysis and communication of scientific concepts. This subject is designed to provide students with experience to help enable the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study. The material covered will complement that covered in MIIM40002 Advanced Microbiology and Immunology I.
Intended learning outcomes
- To demonstrate a mature understanding of experimental design, experimental implementation, data evaluation and communication as it relates to modern biomedical research, in a broad ethical context.
- To demonstrate skills in the written communication of research data.
- To demonstrate skills in the oral communication of research data.
- To demonstrate skills in critical evaluation of scientific data and manuscripts.
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, an advanced capacity for written and oral scientific presentation, 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 |
| MIIM40005 | Micro & Immuno Research Project Part 1 |
June (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A solid background in biological sciences (2nd and 3rd year level biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, genetics) is ideal but not essential. The subject is structured to provide all the necessary background information needed 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 |
|---|---|---|
One written exam (6%), One 1200-word essay (25%), and participation in tutorials (3%) | From Week 2 to Week 4 | 34% |
One research poster (15%), one oral presentation of the research poster (15%) and participation in tutorials (3%) | From Week 5 to Week 7 | 33% |
One research proposal (30%) and participation in tutorials (3%) | From Week 8 to Week 12 | 33% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Scott Mueller Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 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 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
Time commitment details
24 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
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