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Biotechnology Research Project Part 2 (SCIE90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1 (Early-Start)
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.
This subject must be taken as a pair; SCIE90028 Biotechnology Research Project Part 1 (12.5 points) plus SCIE90029 Biotechnology Research Project Part 2 (12.5 points). These subjects are equivalent to SCIE90016 Biotechnology Research Project (25 points).
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
At the completion of this subject, students should have gained skills in:
- 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
Additional details
See SCIE90028 Biotechnology Research Project Part 1
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Alex Johnson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Over Part 1 and Part 2 of the project, an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected over 36 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 January 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 12.5 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of 10 hours per week.
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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