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Biotechnology Research Project Part 2 (SCIE90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-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 (Early-Start)
Overview
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This subject provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct independent research under supervision. Specific research projects will depend upon the availability of appropriate expertise, but may address a broad range of biotechnology issues.
Students will also develop skills in writing scientific reports and giving oral presentations.
This subject must be taken as a pair with SCIE90028. SCIE90028 Biotechnology Research Project Part 1 (12.5 points) plus SCIE90029 Biotechnology Research Project Part 2 (12.5 points) are equivalent to SCIE90016 Biotechnology Research Project (25 points).
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this subject students should have:
- discovered the challenge of research in biotechnology;
- a deeper knowledge of biotechnology;
- completed a substantial piece of research; and
- a sound preparation for future research in biotechnology.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- problem-solving skills including the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems, identify relevant solution strategies and conduct research;
- analytical skills through the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
- presentation skills, both written and oral; and
- time management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SCIE90028 | Biotechnology Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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
Additional details
See SCIE90028 Biotechnology Research Project Part 1
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Mark Green Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Over Part 1 and Part 2 of the project, an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected over 36 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 January 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 23 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 12.5 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of 10 hours per week.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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