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Biotechnology Research Project (SCIE90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct independent research under supervision. Specific research projects will depend upon the availability of appropriate expertise but may address a broad range of biotechnology issues.
Students will also develop skills in writing scientific reports and giving oral presentations.
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this subject students should have:
- evaluate and critically integrate relevant literature and scientific findings for a biotechnology research project;
- formulate a process by which a researcher can translate an original idea into a final written thesis;
- design and initiate experimental studies to generate data for a biotechnology research project; and
- develop and apply effective communication practices in written, oral and other forms.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- identifying, compiling and synthesising new knowledge from observations and the literature;
- acquiring the skills required to make and record scientific observations;
- evaluating and analysing data in an objective manner;
- developing the abilities to formulate hypotheses, succinctly convey and defend a rationale;
- mastering presentation skills, both written and oral; and
- implementing time management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have obtained an H1 average for subjects completed in their first year of Masters study. Students gain Subject Coordinator approval through raising Enrolment Assistance Form (https://students.unimelb.edu.au/your-course/manage-your-course/course-enrolment/enrolment-assistance)
Corequisites
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An individual written research proposal
| Week 11 | 10% |
An individual oral presentation on findings to date given within the host department/lab
| Week 28 | 10% |
An individual written thesis up to 7,000 words
| Week 44 | 70% |
A final individual oral presentation given within the host department/lab
| Week 42 | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinator Alex Johnson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor, one hour weekly or fortnightly. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 6-8 hours per week is expected over 36 weeks.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology - Links to additional information
- 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: 31 January 2024