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Experimental Developmental Biology (CEDB30003) // Assessment

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Students will practice using microscopes and pipettes and receive EHS induction

  • 3 hours
Hurdle requirement: Attendance is required at this Introductory Practical, as it will provide essential training to prepare for the remaining practicals.		Week 1N/A

Four practical summary reports that can be completed during practical session (each report equiv. 150 words, worth 5% each)

  • 800 words
Hurdle requirement: 3 out of 4 reports are required. Each submitted report must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement.		From Week 2 to Week 1020%

One essay

  • 800 words
From Week 7 to Week 920%

Mid-Semester Test

  • 60 minutes
From Week 5 to Week 615%

Mid-Semester Test

  • 60 minutes
From Week 10 to Week 1215%

An examination

  • 2 hours
During the examination period30%

Last updated: 8 February 2026