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Pathology Research Project Part 1 (PATH40001)
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:
Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Contact:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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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
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PATH40002 | Critical Analysis of Pathology Research | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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 (On Campus - 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 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 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 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.
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- 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.
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.
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024