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Micro & Immuno Research Project Part 1 (MIIM40005)
HonoursPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MIIM40002 | Advanced Microbiology and Immunology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Scott Mueller Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Scott Mueller Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Note that Semester 2 is only available to students in special circumstances and enrolment requires Faculty approval. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
Professor Scott Mueller
A/Prof. Katherine Kedzierska
A/Prof. Damian Purcell
Administrative Coordination:
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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
- 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: 31 January 2024