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Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 1 (BCMB40011)
HonoursPoints: 50Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Students will undergo extensive research training with their own individually supervised research project in the field of biochemistry or pharmacology under the supervision of a member of the Department or affiliated institution, acquiring skills in experimental design, technical expertise, critical thinking, analysis and interpretation, and communication. Research projects will be offered in a wide variety of research areas allowing students to choose a topic that interests them. Students will learn how to communicate their science in oral presentations and thesis writing.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in biochemistry or pharmacology
- 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 biochemistry or pharmacology
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of biochemistry or pharmacology research
- Communicate the methods and findings of a research project in oral and written form
- Interpret and critically evaluate novel research findings
Generic skills
Following completion of this program, students will have developed skills required for;
• critical analysis of the scientific literature
• oral presentation skills
• technical report and thesis writing
• electronic database searching
• time management
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Biochemistry or Pharmacology 300 level or related biomedical discipline subjects in Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Oral presentation of research project plan. 10 minutes plus 3 minutes answering questions
| Due around week 4 of Semester 2 | 5% |
Oral presentation of research project findings. 15 mins plus 5 minutes answering questions
| Due in Examination period of Semester 1 | 15% |
Literature review
| Due around Week 12 of Semester 2 | 5% |
Research thesis
| Due around Week 12 of Semester 1 | 65% |
Quality of research, engagement with the project and contribution to local research environment, as assessed by supervisor | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (BCMB40011) and 2 (BCMB40012) of the subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
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 680 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
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 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.
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 (BCMB40011 and BCMB40012).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Pharmacology Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Pharmacology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024