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Advanced Studies in Biomedicine: Surgery (SURG40002)
HonoursPoints: 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
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Theodora Fifis
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Kim McAughtry
Overview
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This subject aims to extend the student’s education and intellectual development in Biomedicine, Physiology and Surgery through the attendance and participation in Workshops, Research Seminars and Journal Club presentations. The students will be exposed to experimental design and development of a question as an approach to research, covering the main research areas of the department; Cancer, Transplantation, Liver regeneration, and Immunobiology. The students will attend three different series of seminars; The first series of lectures/workshops is designed to assist the student in acquiring necessary skills to successfully complete the B Sc Hons/B Biomed Honours course. This program includes workshops covering information relating to oral presentations, making scientific posters, and preparation of abstracts (approximately 12 hours in total). The second series is the Surgery/Ludwig Research Seminar Series (LICR/DOS) held on a weekly basis (approximately 12 hours in total). These talks cover a wide range of topics of central interest to contemporary biomedical research and are presented by external invited speakers and senior scientists within the departments. Thirdly, students will attend the weekly Departmental Research In Progress and Journal Club Seminars (50 minutes duration, which are given by research staff and postgraduate students and are held throughout the year on a weekly basis (approximately 12 hours).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in an area of clinical sciences.
- Identify and describe the variety of scientific topics in the medical community.
- Work as part of a team by participating in lectures and showing general interest in the course (includes good attendance and punctuality in the laboratory and all associated forums, showing respectful attitudes towards fellow students and staff, general understanding and adherence to departmental and university policies).
- Compare and contrast the relevant literature in understanding the research question posed.
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form.
Generic skills
Overall the aim of this subject is to provide students with first-rate skills that will enhance their application for a Research Higher Degree or provide the necessary skills to pursue a successful career in one of the many science and technology fields:
• Design of a scientific project and consideration of ethical principles and processes used in biological research;
• Utilising information and data available in scientific and medical literature, and identification of key data and essential factors from a large body of information;
• Critical analysis of complex information, including statistical assessment of experimental data;
• Ability to contribute to intellectual discussion in research;
• Development of understanding of research concepts to generate new ideas for experiments;
• Acquiring excellent oral and written communication skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SURG40005 | Surgery Research Project Part 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate 3 year sequence in relevant experimental science discipline.
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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A written assignment on a selected topic that is far removed from the students' research project theme
| Due mid-May | 45% |
An oral presentation in a seminar forum of the written assignment
| Before end of May | 45% |
Regular attendance at weekly seminars and continuing education program workshops (1 per week) | During the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Theodora Fifis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 Total time commitment 170 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 Coordinator:
Dr Theodora Fifis
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Kim McAughtry
Time commitment details
36 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
No specific text. Recommended reading may be provided prior to some seminars/journal clubs/workshops.
- Subject notes
- 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
- 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: 31 January 2024