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Advanced Biomolecular Neuroscience (BMSC90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On 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 2
Subject Coordinator
Prof Ethan Scott
ethan.scott@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
biomedsci-gradstudent@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Students and leading neuroscience researchers will discuss, debate and analyse research programs that examine the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neural function in health and disease. In-depth consideration of these programs will examine what dictates the choices of model systems and the methods of analysis; what sort of technical and analytical skills researchers need to conduct their research; the factors that limits progress in the research programs, and what opportunities exit for the translation of research discoveries into therapies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe and discuss the key elements and phases of an investigation into a research question in modern neuroscience.
- Design, explain, and defend experimental approaches to research problems in fundamental and applied neuroscience research.
- Evaluate the different approaches for the molecular analysis of neural function and neurological disease.
- Explain and critique the significance, current status, and potential impacts of current research paradigms in neuroscience research.
- Identify key challenges in establishing research programs and delivering research outputs.
Generic skills
- The ability to work collaboratively and constructively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team environment
- Time management, self-regulation, project management and problem-solving skills
- The ability to collect, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate authentic scientific data
- The ability to communicate with varied audiences and stakeholders using appropriate written, oral and visual communication skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students should have completed an undergraduate degree in a biomedical science, bioengineering, or bioscience discipline.
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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8 Weekly reports on research presentations
| From Week 2 to Week 10 | 80% |
Research Position Application and project proposal
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ethan Scott Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Prof Ethan Scott
ethan.scott@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
biomedsci-gradstudent@unimelb.edu.au
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science Course Master of Biomedical Science
Last updated: 31 January 2024