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Surgery Research Project Part 1 (SURG40005)
HonoursPoints: 25On 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
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Theodora Fifis
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Kim McAughtry
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject aims to provide students with an understanding in the practice of biomedical research. Students are required to complete a research project within the Department of Surgery and/or affiliated institution under the guidance of at least one supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
The research project is designed to provide students with skills including:
- Design of scientific project and consideration of ethical principles and processes used in biological research;
- Develop the ability to propose hypotheses for testing;
- Locating and utilising information available in scientific and medical literature, and an understanding of experimental data in order to construct a rational scientific argument;
- Research techniques to apply to a specific project;
- Skills and techniques relevant to the research in surgery and biomedicine including the use of humans and animals in science;
- Enhanced problem solving skills by undertaking methodological approaches to research;
- Time management skills to manage the completion of specific tasks;
- Collection and critical analysis of data and information, including statistical assessment of experimental data;
- Communication of research results in both written and oral form, including the organisation of knowledge and identification of the potential scope of the research project.
Generic skills
Students should expect to develop skills in the following areas:
• critical analysis of complex scientific issues
• ability to make decisions and problem solve based on current knowledge
• seeking and retrieving relevant and key information from a large body of data;
• how to work effectively in a team environment;
• time management: planning and organization;
• extended observation and ability to contribute in intellectual discussion;
• good oral and written communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SURG40002 | Advanced Studies in Biomedicine: Surgery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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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Written literature review in the area of the research project under study
| Due end of March | 10% |
Written thesis
| To be submitted mid-end October | 75% |
An abstract and poster presentation describing the findings of the research project | Poster presentation due mid-October | 7.5% |
An oral presentation of thesis results and response to questions | Due early November | 7.5% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (SURG40005) and 2 (SURG40001) of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Theodora Fifis 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 Coordinator:
Dr Theodora Fifis
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Kim McAughtry
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 (SURG40005 and SURG40001).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Surgery (Austin Health) Informal specialisation Surgery (Austin Health) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022