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Biotechnology Research Project Part 1 (SCIE90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On 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
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 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
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This subject provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct independent research under supervision. Specific research projects will depend upon the availability of appropriate expertise, but may address a broad range of biotechnology issues.
Students will also develop skills in writing scientific reports and giving oral presentations.
Biotechnology Research Project Part 1 (12.5 points) plus Biotechnology Research Project Part 2 (12.5 points) are equivalent to SCIE90016 Biotechnology Research Project (25 points).
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this subject students should have:
- discovered the challenge of research in biotechnology;
- a deeper knowledge of biotechnology;
- completed a substantial piece of research; and
- a sound preparation for future research in biotechnology.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills
- problem-solving skills including the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems, identify relevant solution strategies and conduct research;
- analytical skills through the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
- presentation skills, both written and oral; and
- time management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have obtained an H1 average for subjects completed in their first year of Masters study. Students should contact the subject coordinator for permission to enrol
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 |
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A research proposal
| At the end teaching week 3, first semester of project enrolment | 10% |
An oral presentation on findings to date within the host department
| At the end of week 28 | 10% |
A thesis up to 10,000 words
| At the end of teaching week 12, second semester of enorlment in the project | 80% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Matthew Digby Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 30 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 30 June 2020 - Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Matthew Digby Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 24 December 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 24 December 2020
Time commitment details
Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Over Part 1 and Part 2 of the project, an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected over 36 weeks.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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