Defence & Disease: Frontier Technologies (BMSC90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Principal Coordinator
A/Prof Mark Davies
Subject Coordinator
Dr Yannick Alexandre
Dr Jessica Welch
A/Prof Odilia Wijburg
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce a range of specialised and emerging research techniques and technologies and apply them to understanding contemporary research problems relating to infection and immunity. The principles and scientific basis underpinning methods to study (i) the expression and regulation of host and/or pathogen genes/proteins and (ii) techniques to visualise these factors will be explained. The application of these techniques to current cutting-edge science and technology will be analysed and explored. This subject will be taught by scientists who are research leaders in the discipline using relevant pathogen and disease-specific case examples. Students will engage with the content of this subject through a series of online pre-recorded lectures, live seminars and workshops, and laboratory based practical classes.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the scientific concepts underpinning selected techniques used to investigate current problems in infection and immunity
- Evaluate the utility of advanced techniques and technologies used to study (i) the expression and regulation of host genes/proteins and (ii) to visualise key host and pathogen specific factors associated with infection and immunity.
- Determine the key elements of an investigation into a research question in infection and immunity.
- Select, implement and present experimental approaches to address specific research problem/s in infection and immunity.
- Critically analyse key challenges in delivering research outputs in infection and immunity
Generic skills
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Planning and time management skills
- Communication of new ideas in oral and written form
- Ability to integrate theory and practise and apply to novel situations
- Conducting research in biomedical and health science in a professionally appropriate manner
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
This subject assumes knowledge of third year level concepts in microbiology and immunology.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Multimedia Presentation
| From Week 5 to Week 7 | 15% |
Multimedia Presentation
| From Week 9 to Week 11 | 15% |
Attendance at practical classes Hurdle requirement: Attendance is compulsory. Students who miss more than 20% of the scheduled practical component of this subject will not be eligible for final assessment. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Completion of a laboratory notebook
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Writing experimental protocols
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Written Report
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mark Davies Coordinators Jessica Welch, Yannick Alexandre, and Odilia Wijburg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hrs per semester consisting of asynchronous lectures, and synchronous seminars and workshops (up to 3 hrs per week); plus up to 20 hours in total in practical classes during semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Principal Coordinator
A/Prof Mark Davies
Subject Coordinator
Dr Yannick Alexandre
Dr Jessica Welch
A/Prof Odilia Wijburg
Administrative Coordination
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Additional delivery details
This subject has a quota of 96 students. Selection is decided on first in, based on enrolment into the subject.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science Course Master of Biomedical Science
Last updated: 4 March 2025