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Micro & Immuno Research Project Part 1 (MIIM40005)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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The research project for Honours in Microbiology and Immunology aims to extend a student’s knowledge of microbiology/immunology and related areas; provide experience in research techniques and approaches with the advice and guidance of one of the research groups within or affiliated with the department; enhance the student’s ability to find and critically assess existing scientific information; to develop skills in communication (both written and oral) of scientific concepts related to microbiology/immunology and related areas.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the subject, students should be able to:

  • Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in microbiology/immunology and related areas
  • Formulate a research hypothesis based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence
  • Design and undertake appropriate research experiments to answer a research hypothesis in microbiology/immunology and related areas
  • Conduct supervised research in a specific area of microbiology/immunology research
  • Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form

Generic skills

Upon completion of this subject, students should have developed the capacity for critical review and synthesis of arguments based on evidence, the capacity to work cooperatively with others, experience in design, execution, analysis and presentation of experimental approaches and data, experience in giving oral scientific presentations, the ability to manage information effectively including the use computer technologies for scholarly pursuits, and the ability to communicate effectively in a public forum away from the scientific discipline.

Last updated: 24 January 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MIIM40002 Advanced Microbiology and Immunology
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

A solid background in biological sciences (2nd year level biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, genetics) is ideal but not essential. The subject is structured to provide all the necessary background information for completion.

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: 24 January 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Research thesis consisting of a literature review, materials and methods, results and discussion

  • 15,000-20,000 words
During examination period Semester 275%

Oral examination of research project (5-minute presentation and 25-minute questions)

  • 30 minutes (total)
During examination period Semester 210%

One oral presentation

  • 10 minutes
Mid-Year 5%

Supervisors mark, submitted by research supervisor

At end of year10%

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (MIIM40005) and 2 (MIIM40006) of the subject

Last updated: 24 January 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorsAshraful Haque and Amy Chung
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    Subject Coordinators:

    Dr Ashraful Haque

    ashraful.haque@unimelb.edu.au

    Dr Amy Chung

    awchung@unimelb.edu.au

    Administrative Coordination:

    BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.

What do these dates mean

Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:

  • Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
  • And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
    - Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
    - Completion rate. Students who started their course from 2022 and are in a CSP or receiving a HELP Loan (eg FEE-HELP) must meet the completion rate to continue to receive Commonwealth Support for that course.

Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement, and as a fail toward the completion rate, unless there are approved ‘special circumstances’.

Additional delivery details

This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.

Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (MIIM40005 and MIIM40006).

Last updated: 24 January 2023

Further information

Last updated: 24 January 2023