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Research Project in Comp Biology Pt2 (SCIE90022)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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The research project option within the Master of Computational Biology will be available for students who have demonstrated a strong aptitude for research to perform a short research project under the direction of a supervisor. The research project will build on the skills obtained in the course. Students will determine the structure they follow in consultation with the project coordinator.

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of this subject students will have:

 

  • The ability to apply existing or new techniques to perform research under general direction
  • The ability to produce a research report containing results that could lead to publication
  • A sound preparation for future research in Computational Biology
  • The ability to present results in oral form at a career-ready level

Generic skills

Upon completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • problem-solving skills including the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems, identify relevant solution strategies and conduct research;
  • analytical skills through the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
  • presentation skills, both written and oral; and
  • time management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the MC-COMPBIO Master of Computational Biology

AND

An average of at least 80% in associated coursework in the Master of Computational Biology; and agreement of a supervisor.

Enrolment in second semester of this subject is dependent on successful completion of first semester.

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A literature survey and research plan 

  • 2 pages
Hurdle requirement: Pass/Fail		Week 8 of Research Project part 1N/A

An intermediate report on the progress in the research project

Hurdle requirement: Pass/Fail		Week 8 of Research Project part 2N/A

An oral presentation on the content of the research project

  • 30 minutes
In the final weeks of the teaching period in which the research report is due10%

A research report. The research report is expected to be 40 – 60 pages in length, excluding references, appendices, figures and tables 

  • 40-60 pages
Two weeks prior to the end of the final semester of enrolment in the full 50 point research90%

Additional details

The assessment requirements above are applicable to the entire 50 point Research Project.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 (Extended)
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular meetings with supervisor, one hour weekly or fortnightly. Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected (per 12.5 loading)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 January 2024 to 30 June 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends30 June 2024
  • Semester 2 (Extended)
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular meetings with supervisor, one hour weekly or fortnightly. Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected (per 12.5 loading).
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 24 December 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends24 December 2024

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

Last updated: 31 January 2024