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Surgery Research Project Part 1 (SURG40005)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (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:
Dr Theodora Fifis
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Kim McAughtry
Overview
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This subject aims to provide students with an understanding in the practice of biomedical research. Students are required to complete a research project within the Department of Surgery and/or affiliated institution under the guidance of at least one supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Understand the position of their research, development of the hypothesis and the supporting aims to test the hypothesis.
- Solve problems and troubleshoot throughout the research period.
- Develop strong skills in extended observation and to formulate ideas for future scope of the research.
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in an area of clinical and biological sciences.
- Identify and apply ethical conduct of animal and human experimental ethics, including regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate critical analysis and decision-making skills.
- Compare and contrast the relevant literature in understanding the research question posed.
- Conduct supervised research on a chosen research project and able to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously at times.
- Effectively plan and organise research methodologies and techniques to be implemented.
- Show excellent time management skills.
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form. Engagement with the audience/examiner, maintaining interest from the audience and demonstrating adequate stage presence (eye contact, steady pace, confidence). Strong ability to answer questions confidently and with sound knowledge of the research area.
Generic skills
Students should expect to develop skills in the following areas:
• critical analysis of complex scientific issues
• ability to make decisions and problem solve based on current knowledge
• seeking and retrieving relevant and key information from a large body of data;
• how to work effectively in a team environment;
• time management: planning and organization;
• extended observation and ability to contribute in intellectual discussion;
• good oral and written communication.
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 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SURG40002 | Advanced Studies in Biomedicine: Surgery | 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 and research plan
| Due before end of March | 10% |
A research abstract (250 words) describing the research findings to date, followed by a 10-minute oral presentation Hurdle requirement: Minimum H3 grade | Due in September | 5% |
A written research thesis
| To be submitted before end of October | 75% |
A 15-minute oral presentation of research project plus 5 minutes question time Hurdle requirement: Minimum H3 grade | Due early November | 10% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (SURG40005) and 2 (SURG40001) of the subject
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Theodora Fifis Mode of delivery On Campus (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:
Dr Theodora Fifis
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Kim McAughtry
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 (SURG40005 and SURG40001).
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 Surgery (Austin Health) Informal specialisation Surgery (Austin Health) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024