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Anatomy & Physiology Research Project P1 (PHYS40005)
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 Coordinators:
Dr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Michelle Rank
michelle.rank@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination:
biomedsci-gradstudent@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
The student will conduct an original research project under supervision in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology or an affiliated institute from February to November. The student will be introduced to current literature and techniques in specialised areas. The student will acquire skills in experimental design, critical thinking, interpretation, and assessment of literature. The student will gain skills in communicating their research and complex research ideas in oral presentations and thesis writing. The research project will typically form part of a larger project or the basis of an expanded project. In either case, the work may culminate in a contribution to an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge in their field of biomedical research.
- Analyse and critically assess scientific literature in the context of their specialised research.
- Design and conduct scientific experiment within their specialised research area, acquire, analyse and evaluate the quality of research data.
- Describe and apply technical skills in advanced, modern biomedical research techniques, and solve complex problems in real-world situations.
- Work effectively independently, and collaboratively under supervision within a research team, to direct and guide their independent learning and research.
- Direct and guide their independent learning and research.
- Clearly and effectively communicate scientific knowledge and information to a range of audience in both written and oral format.
- Identify and follow appropriate risk assessment and ethical conduct.
Generic skills
- Critical analysis and evaluation of complex scientific issues.
- Identification of critical and essential factors from a large body of information from a variety of scientific databases.
- To develop skills in communication of complex scientific ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- To develop ability to self-directed and independent research.
- To enhance and develop abilities to work effectively in a team environment.
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)
|
12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHYS90008 | Advanced Seminars in Biomedical Sciences | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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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Literature review
| Due around Week 6 to 7 of Semester 1 | 10% |
Oral presentation. 5 minutes plus 5 minutes answering questions.
| Due middle of Semester 1 | 5% |
Research thesis
| Due late in Semester 2 | 65% |
Laboratory performance | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Oral presentation. 10 minutes plus 5 minutes answering questions.
| Due end of Semester 2 | 10% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (PHYS40005) and 2 (PHYS40006) of the subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Angelina Fong and Michelle Rank 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 Coordinators:
Dr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.auDr Michelle Rank
michelle.rank@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination:
biomedsci-gradstudent@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 (PHYS40005 and PHYS40006).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Anatomy and Physiology, and Neuroscience Informal specialisation Anatomy and Physiology, and Neuroscience - 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