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- Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 2BCMB40010
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
Please refer to Part 1 - BCMB40009 for details
- Semester 2
Coordinators Graham Mackay and Michael Menden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Please refer to Part 1 - BCMB40009 for details Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
Dr Graham Mackay
A/Prof Michael Menden
Administrative Coordination
- Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 2BCMB40012
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
Please refer to Part 1 - BCMB40011 for details
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Graham Mackay Coordinator Michael Menden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Please refer to Part 1 - BCMB40011 for details Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Graham Mackay
A/Prof Michael Menden
Administrative Coordination
- Biogeography and Ecology of FireGEOG30025
Undergraduate subject Offered:January Year:2024Quotas apply
Fire is one of the most important controls over the distribution of vegetation on Earth. This subject examines the role of fire in natural systems, with a particular emphasis on the importance of fire in determining global vegetation patterns and dynamics over long periods of time. The aim is to ...
- January - Off Campus
Coordinator Michael-Shawn Fletcher Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 12 x 1 hr lectures (12 hours); 7 days field work (40 hours); Practicals: 1x2 hr pre-field practicals, 5x3 hr post-field practicals(17 hours) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 19 January 2024 to 13 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 November 2023 Census date 2 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 February 2024 Assessment period ends 9 March 2024 January contact information
- Biological Modelling and SimulationMAST30032
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject introduces the concepts of mathematical and computational modelling of biological systems, and how they are applied to data in order to study the underlying drivers of observed behaviour. The subject emphasises the role of abstraction and simplification of biological systems, where r...
- Semester 1
Coordinator Edward Hinton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 24 x one-hour lectures (2 per week), 12 x two-hour practice classes (1 per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 contact information
- Biological PsychologyPSYC20006
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject studies the relationship between brain mechanisms and behaviour. Its major aim is to develop an appreciation of the neurobiological basis of psychological function and dysfunction via two approaches. The first emphasises a top-down method that links psychological functions to their b...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Xue Jun Cheng Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 contact information
- Biology: Life's ComplexityBIOL10011
Undergraduate subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024
This subject builds on students’ prior knowledge of biology and will investigate five core concepts in biology: evolution, structure & function, regulation, transmission of information and interconnectedness. These concepts will be studied at the level of the individual, population, community...
Not available in 2024
View details - Biology: Life's MachineryBIOL10009
Undergraduate subject Offered:Not offered in 2024 Year:2024
This subject builds on students’ prior knowledge of biology, exploring the diversity and unity of life through the lens of five core concepts: evolution, cell theory, regulation, transmission of information and interconnectedness in biological systems. These concepts will be studied at the molecu...
Not available in 2024
View details - Biology of Australian Flora & FaunaBIOL10001
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
This subject will introduce you to the natural history of Australia from the Cretaceous to the present and the influence of Australia's First Peoples and Europeans on Australia’s environments. You will explore the major biomes and climatic zones that have existed across the continent in the past,...
- Semester 2
Coordinator Lisa Godinho Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 36 hours of lectures (3 hrs per week), 6 one-hour tutorials (1 hr per fortnight), and 2 three-hour self-guided field trips. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Biomedical Advanced CourseworkMEDI40006
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject provides students with an introduction to biomedical research via lectures, workshops and tutorials. It comprises a range of coursework to complement the accompanying research subjects (MEDI40005 and MEDI40013). This subject is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the broad...
- Semester 1
Coordinator Amanda Edgley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Amanda Edgley
aedgley@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Eastern Hill Graduate Research Team
easternhill-gr@unimelb.edu.au
- Biomedical Science Research ProjectBIOM30003
Undergraduate subject Offered:Summer Term, Semester 1 (Early-Start), Semester 2 (Early-Start) Year:2024
In this subject students participate in an individual program of supervised research within the School of Biomedical Sciences, or elsewhere within the faculty, at a research institute or overseas institution in which the student contributes to the design of a research project, in consultation wit...
- Summer Term - On Campus
Principal coordinator Laura Edgington-Mitchell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hr per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 December 2023 to 16 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 19 December 2023 Census date 5 January 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2024 Assessment period ends 23 February 2024 Summer Term contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Laura Edgington-Mitchel
laura.edgingtonmitchell@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
- Summer Term - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Laura Edgington-Mitchell Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Distribution of time betwen specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment for 10 hrs per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 December 2023 to 16 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 19 December 2023 Census date 5 January 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2024 Assessment period ends 23 February 2024 Summer Term contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Laura Edgington-Mitchel
laura.edgingtonmitchell@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 1 (Early-Start) - On Campus
Coordinator James Ziogas Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hr per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 16 February 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
Subject Coordinator
Dr Laura Edgington-Mitchel
laura.edgingtonmitchell@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Off Campus
Coordinator James Ziogas Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10hrs is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 16 February 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
Subject Coordinator
Dr Laura Edgington-Mitchel
laura.edgingtonmitchell@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Off Campus
Coordinator James Ziogas Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hr per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Laura Edgington-Mitchel
laura.edgingtonmitchell@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2 (Early-Start) - On Campus
Coordinator James Ziogas Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hr per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Laura Edgington-Mitchel
laura.edgingtonmitchell@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
- Biomedicine: Molecule to MaladyBIOM30002
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject provides students with an insight into how medical problems are approached in the 21st century. Students spend 5-6 hours addressing each of six “maladies”, selected to demonstrate the holistic nature of medical practice and the integration of biomedical research into the development ...
- Semester 1
Coordinators Christopher McDevitt and Jessica Welch Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three 1-hour lectures per week plus six 1-hour tutorials per semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Jessica Welch
M2M-BIOM30002@unimelb.edu.auDr Keit Loi
Prof. Christopher McDevitt
M2M-BIOM30002@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
- Biomedicine Research Project Part 1MEDI40014
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject aims to provide opportunities for students to gain an understanding in, and extend the practice of biomedical research. The student will conduct an original research project in a basic or clinical research laboratory under the supervision of a research scientist from the Dept during ...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Barbara White Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Barbara Fam
bcfam@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Ms Jo Mayall
jmayall@unimelb.edu.au
- Biomedicine Research Project Part 2MEDI40015
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2024
Please refer to Part 1 - MEDI40014 for details
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Barbara White Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Please refer to Part 1 - MEDI40014 for details Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Barbara Fam
bcfam@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator
Ms Jo Mayall
jmayall@unimelb.edu.au
- Biomolecules and CellsBIOL10002
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2024
This subject builds on students’ prior knowledge, exploring the diversity and unity of life through the lens of five core concepts: evolution, cell theory, regulation, transmission of information and interconnectedness in biological systems. These concepts will be studied at the molecular, cellul...
- Semester 1
Coordinator Lauren Salo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours of interactive seminars (2 x 1 hour per week across semester) 15 hours of practical classes (5 x 3 hours, approximately fortnightly across semester) 12 hours of workshops (6 x 2 hours, fortnightly across semester) Students are also expected to undertake up to 24 hours of independent online activities including watching videos and instant feedback activities (2 hr per week) Total time commitment 175 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 contact information
- BioSciences Honours Research Project Pt1BIOL40006
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 (Extended), Semester 2 (Extended) Year:2024
This subject is part of a sequence that together constitute the 75-point research project offered through the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) stream in BioSciences. The subject involves laboratory or field-based experimental research in an area of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Gene...
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 ends 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
- BioSciences Honours Research Project Pt1BIOL40004
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 (Extended), Semester 2 (Extended) Year:2024
This subject is part of a sequence that together constitute the 75-point research project offered through the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) stream in BioSciences. The subject involves laboratory or field-based experimental research in an area of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Gene...
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 ends 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
- BioSciences Honours Research Project Pt1BIOL40005
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 (Extended), Semester 2 (Extended) Year:2024
This subject is part of a sequence that together constitute the 75-point research project offered through the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) stream in BioSciences. The subject involves laboratory or field-based experimental research in an area of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Gene...
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 26 February 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 ends 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
- BioSciences Honours Research Project Pt2BIOL40007
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 (Early-Start), Semester 2 (Early-Start) Year:2024
This subject is part of a sequence that together constitute the 75-point research project offered through the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) stream in BioSciences. The subject involves laboratory or field-based experimental research in an area of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Gene...
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 340 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
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
- BioSciences Honours Research Project Pt2BIOL40009
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 (Early-Start), Semester 2 (Early-Start) Year:2024
This subject is part of a sequence that together constitute the 75-point research project offered through the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) stream in BioSciences. The subject involves laboratory or field-based experimental research in an area of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Gene...
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 680 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
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
- BioSciences Honours Research Project Pt2BIOL40008
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 (Early-Start), Semester 2 (Early-Start) Year:2024
This subject is part of a sequence that together constitute the 75-point research project offered through the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) stream in BioSciences. The subject involves laboratory or field-based experimental research in an area of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Gene...
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 510 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
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Bhawana Bhatta Kaudal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information