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Bioinformatics Research Project Pt 2 (BINF90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
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This subject involves the development and application of the tools of bioinformatics to address a significant research problem. The subject also provides students with skills and knowledge for understanding original research and enhanced written and oral communication skills.
The process of matching students with supervisors and research projects will occur in the first semester of enrolment of the Bioinformatics stream of the Master of Science. Apart from the help and guidance from their supervisor(s) each student also has a committee that regularly meets with them and provides additional help and expertise. This committee is responsible for assessment of the research project subject.
Students need to ensure they have completed a total of 50points Research Project by the end of their course.
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this subject, students will have skills in the:
- critical appraisal of scientific literature;
- planning of research;
- development and application of bioinformatics tools in the analysis of scientific data;
- writing research proposals, reports and a thesis
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students will gain skills in:
- articulating the breadth of knowledge gained in a particular discipline;
- critically evaluating the data and interpretation of data presented in scientific papers;
- developing the ability to exercise critical judgement;
- expressing persuasive intellectual arguments
- rigorous and independent thinking;
- managing time and competing deadlines;
- writing research reports;
- giving oral presentations.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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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Stream A: One research proposal incorporating a literature review
| In the first semester of this subject | 15% |
Stream A: An oral presentation on the proposed research
| In the first semester of this subject | 5% |
Stream A: A progress report on the research project
| In the second semester of this subject | 10% |
Stream A: A final oral presentation
| At the end of the third semester of this subject | 10% |
Stream A: One written thesis
| At the end of the third semester of this subject | 60% |
Stream B: One research proposal incorporating a literature review
| In the first semester of this subject | 15% |
Stream B: An oral presentation on the proposed research
| In the first semester of this subject | 5% |
Stream B: A progress report on the research project
| In the second semester of this subject | 10% |
Stream B: A final oral presentation
| At the end of the fourth semester of this subject | 10% |
Stream B: One written thesis
| At the end of the fourth semester of this subject | 60% |
Additional details
Stream A: Three semesters and comprises BINF90008, BINF90009 and BINF90010, sequentially.
Stream B: Four semesters and comprises BINF90008, BINF90009, BINF90011 and BINF90012, sequentially.
The assessment requirements above are applicable to the entire 50 point Research Project.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Vicky Perreau Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor, one hour weekly or fortnightly. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Vicky Perreau Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor, one hour weekly or fortnightly. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week for a 12.5 points subject is expected.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Type Name Course Master of Science (Bioinformatics)
Last updated: 31 January 2024