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Advanced Investigation of Human Disease (PATH30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-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 2
Subject Coordinators
Dr Sophie Paquet-Fifield
sophie.paquet@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Alexander Barrow
alexanderdavid.barrow@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
In PATH30004 Advanced Investigation of Human Disease students will extend their understanding of human disease in the context of library or laboratory based research projects. This subject will give students the opportunity to work within a research group investigating diseases of significance to society and provide them with an appreciation of the relationship between basic research and the investigation of complex diseases and how research discoveries can contribute to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease.
This subject is an elective subject for Science and Biomedicine students intending to take a major in Pathology and is recommended for students interested in doing Honours in Pathology.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of the subject are:
- to provide experience in research methods and
- to develop written and oral communication skills specific to the investigation of human disease
Generic skills
The emphasis of this subject is to introduce students to the importance of research in the understanding of disease by undertaking short experimental or library-based research projects.
This will enable students to:
- enhance practical skills by undertaking scientific techniques used for the investigation of disease.
- develop a variety of skills in the experimental design, analysis and interpretation of scientific data which may be applied across the various scientific disciplines.
- develop their critical thinking and problem solving techniques by the analysis and interpretation of scientific data.
- develop an understanding of the importance of accurate recording, storage and retrieval of scientific information .
- understand the ethical considerations of reliably performing, recording, storing and reporting scientific information.
- improve written and oral communication skills by the preparation of a detailed written scientific report and the presentation of a seminar based on the research project.
- develop inter-personal skills by working as a member of a team.
- develop the capacity to work independently.
- develop information management skills necessary for undertaking an informed research project.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH30001 | Mechanisms of Human Disease | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PATH30002 | Techniques for Investigation of Disease | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH30003 | Frontiers in Human Disease | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
B.Biomedicine students doing a Defence and Disease major MUST consult the Majors Information Booklet for additional requisite requirements and choices.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who complete this subject cannot also gain credit for
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM30003 | Biomedical Science Research Project |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Off Campus)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Off Campus)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Pathology and Biochemistry
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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Self-assessment | During the teaching period | 3% |
Assessment of Laboratory performance | Throughout the teaching period | 7% |
1x Draft Literature review | During the teaching period | 5% |
1x Draft report | During the teaching period | 5% |
1x Written Library or Experimental research report
| End of semester | 50% |
1x research seminar
| in October | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: attendance at all pre-practical talks, all practical sessions, tutorials, research discussions and seminar practice sessions as indicated in the subject practical manual or by subject coordinator and/or the research project supervisor. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sophie Paquet-Fifield Coordinator Alexander Barrow Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 72 hours (6 hours per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 3 July 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
Subject Coordinators
Dr Sophie Paquet-Fifield
sophie.paquet@unimelb.edu.auDr Alexander Barrow
alexanderdavid.barrow@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 30 students applies to this subject.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the School of Biomedical Sciences Current Student Information webpage: http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
- Subject notes
- Laboratory coat and safety glasses are required.
- Students should be familiar with the University policy on Plagiarism and must sign and
attach an Anti-Plagiarism declaration to each Assessment Activity. - Completion and submission of Experimental and Library-based Research Reports by the
submission date indicated in the subject practical manual is a compulsory requirement of
the subject. - Students will need to access research journal articles and selected texts as outlined in the research project descriptions indicated by research and teaching staff.
Students concerned they may be asked to participate in animal use activities to which they have a conscientious objection should raise the matter with their subject coordinator at the earliest opportunity to increase the chances that alternative arrangements can be made. In line with the policy relative to Conscientious Objection to Animal Use (MPF1182), the University will endeavour to make reasonable accommodation for conscientious objections of students in this area, although it will not always be possible to excuse students from particular activities. For more details on this policy, please go to http://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1182.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Pathology Major Pathology - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
quota subject - application deadline as per http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
- 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