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Pathology Research Project Part 1 (PATH40001)
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
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Contact:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Fees | Look up fees |
The Honours program in the Department of Pathology provides an introduction to the challenging area of investigation of disease processes at the cellular and molecular level. This program involves candidates undertaking a full-time research project based in a laboratory within the Department of Microbiology & Immunology or at one of our affiliated institutions. A student undertaking the Pathology Honours Research Project will have an interest in understanding the mechanisms of disease.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to formulate a title, hypothesis and relevant aims for a project.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, design and execute scientific experiments.
- Demonstrate skills in data acquisition and critical analysis of data.
- Demonstrate skills in reporting of experimental data in a concise and scientific manner through the preparation of a thesis that is consistent with that published in scientific manuscripts.
- Demonstrate skills in oral communication of results via presentations to a scientific audience.
Generic skills
• Develop an appreciation for working in a laboratory research environment.
• Become an expert in the area relating to the research project.
• Acquire oral communication skills for discussion of research ideas.
• Develop skills in time management and planning.
• Become proficient in a number of technical laboratory skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Online)
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12.5 |
Note: This subject can be completed concurrently.
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH40002 | Critical Analysis of Pathology Research | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have a Pathology major that includes the below subject as their elective.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH30004 | Advanced Investigation of Human Disease | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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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Literature review
| Week 11 of semester 1 | N/A |
Introductory oral presentation (10 minutes presentation plus 5 minutes questions)
| During the semester 1 examination period | 5% |
Research thesis, includes final literature review
| Week 12 of semester 2 | 80% |
Final oral presentation (20 minutes presentation plus 5 minutes questions)
| During the semester 2 examination period | 15% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (PATH40001) and 2 (PATH40005) of the subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Theo Mantamadiotis 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 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Contact:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
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 (PATH40001 and PATH40005).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) to enroll in this subject.
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- 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