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Anatomy & Physiology Research Project P1 (PHYS40005)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The student will conduct an original research project under supervision in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology or an affiliated institute from February to November. The student will be introduced to current literature and techniques in specialised areas. The student will acquire skills in experimental design, critical thinking, interpretation, and assessment of literature. The student will gain skills in communicating their research and complex research ideas in oral presentations and thesis writing. The research project will typically form part of a larger project or the basis of an expanded project. In either case, the work may culminate in a contribution to an original research publication.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • Apply advanced knowledge in their field of biomedical research.
  • Analyse and critically assess scientific literature in the context of their specialised research.
  • Design and conduct scientific experiment within their specialised research area, acquire, analyse and evaluate the quality of research data.
  • Describe and apply technical skills in advanced, modern biomedical research techniques, and solve complex problems in real-world situations.
  • Work effectively independently, and collaboratively under supervision within a research team, to direct and guide their independent learning and research.
  • Direct and guide their independent learning and research.
  • Clearly and effectively communicate scientific knowledge and information to a range of audience in both written and oral format.
  • Identify and follow appropriate risk assessment and ethical conduct.

Generic skills

  • Critical analysis and evaluation of complex scientific issues.
  • Identification of critical and essential factors from a large body of information from a variety of scientific databases.
  • To develop skills in communication of complex scientific ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
  • To develop ability to self-directed and independent research.
  • To enhance and develop abilities to work effectively in a team environment.

Last updated: 24 January 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BIOM40001 Introduction To Biomedical Research
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Corequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
PHYS90008 Advanced Seminars in Biomedical Sciences
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

None

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

Literature review

  • 5000 words
Due around Week 6 to 7 of Semester 110%

Oral presentation. 5 minutes plus 5 minutes answering questions.

  • 10 minutes
Due middle of Semester 15%

Research thesis

  • 10,000 words
Due late in Semester 265%

Laboratory performance

Throughout the teaching period10%

Oral presentation. 10 minutes plus 5 minutes answering questions.

  • 15 minutes
Due end of Semester 210%

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (PHYS40005) and 2 (PHYS40006) of the subject

Last updated: 24 January 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAngelina Fong
    CoordinatorAvnika Ruparelia
    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 Angelina Fong
    angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.au

    Dr Avnika Ruperelia
    avnika.ruparelia@unimelb.edu.au

    Administrative Coordination:
    biomedsci-gradstudent@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 (PHYS40005 and PHYS40006).

Last updated: 24 January 2023

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    None

  • Subject notes
  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationAnatomy and Physiology, and Neuroscience
    Informal specialisationAnatomy and Physiology, and Neuroscience
  • Links to additional information

    http://www.physiology.unimelb.edu.au/

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 24 January 2023