BioSciences Minor Research Project Part2 (BIOL90031)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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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
  • ability to use conceptual models to assess experimental data
  • ability to conduct research
  • capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations
  • capacity for high level written report presentation skills
  • capacity for oral communication and presentation skills
  • time management and self-management skills

Last updated: 4 March 2025