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Research Project in Comp Biology Pt2 (SCIE90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
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The research project option within the Master of Computational Biology will be available for students who have demonstrated a strong aptitude for research to perform a short research project under the direction of a supervisor. The research project will build on the skills obtained in the course. Students will determine the structure they follow in consultation with the project coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students will have:
- The ability to apply existing or new techniques to perform research under general direction
- The ability to produce a research report containing results that could lead to publication
- A sound preparation for future research in Computational Biology
- The ability to present results in oral form at a career-ready level
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
Admission into the MC-COMPBIO Master of Computational Biology
AND
An average of at least 80% in associated coursework in the Master of Computational Biology; and agreement of a supervisor.
Enrolment in second semester of this subject is dependent on successful completion of first semester.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A literature survey and research plan
| Week 8 of Research Project part 1 | N/A |
An intermediate report on the progress in the research project Hurdle requirement: Pass/Fail | Week 8 of Research Project part 2 | N/A |
An oral presentation on the content of the research project
| In the final weeks of the teaching period in which the research report is due | 10% |
A research report. The research report is expected to be 40 – 60 pages in length, excluding references, appendices, figures and tables
| Two weeks prior to the end of the final semester of enrolment in the full 50 point research | 90% |
Additional details
The assessment requirements above are applicable to the entire 50 point Research Project.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor, one hour weekly or fortnightly. Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected (per 12.5 loading) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 January 2023 to 30 June 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 30 June 2023 - Semester 2 (Extended)
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor, one hour weekly or fortnightly. Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected (per 12.5 loading). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 July 2023 to 24 December 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 24 December 2023
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024