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Advanced Studies in Biochemistry (BCMB40002)
HonoursPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students undertaking this subject must complete five modules.
The first module will introduce the concept of biomedical research and will cover advances in genome sciences, structural biology, bioinformatics and molecular cell biology.
Three professional skills modules aim to teach students skills in reading scientific literature, scientific writing and scientific communication.
The ‘Experimental Design and Statistics’ module will cover aspects of experimental design, ethics and biostatistical methods used in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the subject the student should be able to:
- 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
- To develop a mature understanding of the experimental framework of hypothesis formulation and testing as applied to research in the broad area of biochemical and molecular biology.
- To develop skills in critical analysis of published experimental data and findings.
- To develop skills in oral and written presentation of scientific concepts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Master of Science to complete this subject. Students must have completed a minimum of two 3rd year units in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate three year sequence with major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (or equivalent)
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written examination
| During the teaching period | 25% |
One 1000-word essay (12.5%), one 500-word essay (7.5%) and participation in one tutorial (5%)
| During the teaching period | 25% |
One 3-minute talk (5%), one 15-minute oral presentation (10-minute talk and 5-minute questions) (15%) and participation in one tutorial (5%)
| During the teaching period | 25% |
One 5-minute oral presentation (5%), one 30-minute oral presentation (10-minute presentation and 20-minute questions) (20%)
| During the teaching period | 25% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator David Stroud Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 18 Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 15 February 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 26 February 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biomedical Science Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022