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BioSciences Minor Research Project Part2 (BIOL90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
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This subject is Part 2 of the 50-point research project offered through the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) stream in BioSciences. The subject involves laboratory and/or field-based experimental research in an area of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. The research projects cover a broad range of research from molecular to population and evolutionary biology in micro-organisms, insects, plants and animals. The project will be based in the research group of an academic staff member in the School of BioSciences or an approved external supervisor, depending on the particular research project. The research project aims to develop a range of experimental and technical skills, a capacity to set goals and to design and plan experiments. The subject also provides students with skills and knowledge to interpret and critically analyse original research and enhanced written and oral communication skills.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of Part 1 and 2 of this subject, students will:
- understand the way in which experiments are designed, communicated and interpreted;
- have extended their abilities in oral and written scientific communication;
- have gained the ability to read and assimilate specific research papers and to understand how the research reported relates to the broad field of biological sciences;
- have experience in planning and executing laboratory or field-based experimental research;
- have effective skills in data collection and analysis, and postulating testable hypotheses based on this data.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- the ability to evaluate scientific literature;
- the ability to use conceptual models to assess experimental data;
- the ability to conduct research;
- the capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations;
- the capacity for high level written report presentation skills;
- the capacity for oral communication and presentation skills;
- time management and self-management skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOL90028 | BioSciences Minor Research Project Part1 |
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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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Research proposal (3,000 words), due at the endof Part 1
| End of semester | 10% |
Oral presentation (20 min), due at the end of Part 2
| End of semester | 10% |
Research report (8,000 words), due at the end of Part 2
| End of semester | 80% |
Additional details
The assessment for the Research Project is spread across Parts 1 and 2.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Mike Haydon 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. Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 37.5 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of 30 hours per week. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 2 January 2024 to 26 May 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 21 June 2024 - Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Mike Haydon 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. Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 37.5 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of 30 hours per week. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 20 October 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 15 November 2024
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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