Advanced Coursework in Medical Biology (BIOL40014) // Assessment
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Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Meg Taylor
Administrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
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Semester 2
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Meg Taylor
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Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Journal Club presentation: 30mins presentation followed by 30mins student-led discussion with small group of peers
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 25% |
Written critique of Journal Article, submitted two weeks after presentation
| From Week 5 to Week 14 | 15% |
Participation (have read the article and contribute to group discussion) Hurdle requirement: 100% Attendance at Journal clubs within a group (~5 one hour sessions) | From Week 3 to Week 12 | 10% |
Experimental Design and Statistics Online Quizzes (3 x quizzes)
| From Week 5 to Week 11 | 12% |
Experimental Design and Statistics plan
| Mid semester | 13% |
Research Proposal, in the context of research experience to date, but not an assessment of research project itself (1,500 words plus figure)
| Late in the teaching period | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance at postgraduate Lecture series (12 one hour lectures) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 21 March 2025