bio5thb thesis b
THESIS B
BIO5THB
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject forms the second of 4 thesis subjects which are usually run as a group over two semesters. In this particular subject students will focus on their research project and the literature associated with their field of research.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SMBB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify, read and understand scientific literature relevant to the research project.
- Activities:
- Students are expected to continue accumulating knowledge about their research project and the fundamental biological and biochemical principles behind it throughout their research year.
02. Carry out the initial stages of laboratory-based experiments as the first phase of the research project.
- Activities:
- Laboratory-based research of around 25-30 hours/week divided between subjects BIO5THA and BIO5THB.
03. Appreciate and digest scientific information in the form of seminar presentations by leading researchers in their fields.
- Activities:
- Attend weekly departmental research seminars presented by research leaders from scientific institutes from outside the La Trobe.
04. Report research progress and analyses of experimental results in an oral format.
- Activities:
- Laboratory meetings or timetabled weekly workshops with the student's supervisor or mentor. These meetings may take place individually or in a group setting.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
Two 7.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work 25-30 hours a week on laboratory research in total between BIO5THA and BIO5THB."
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be required to attend the weekly Department of Biochemistry/Genetics seminar, presented by a leading researcher from outside La Trobe University. A short quiz will follow the seminar."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Departmental seminar attendance with associated quiz. | A simple quiz will follow each Departmental seminar presented by a researcher from outside La Trobe University. The combined score for these quizzes throughout the term of the research year will contribure 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 100 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Two 7.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work 25-30 hours a week on laboratory research in total between BIO5THA and BIO5THB."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be required to attend the weekly Department of Biochemistry/Genetics seminar, presented by a leading researcher from outside La Trobe University. A short quiz will follow the seminar."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Departmental seminar attendance with associated quiz. | A simple quiz will follow each Departmental seminar presented by a researcher from outside La Trobe University. The combined score for these quizzes throughout the term of the research year will contribure 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 100 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 48-07, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 48 - 07
Two 7.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work 25-30 hours a week on laboratory research in total between BIO5THA and BIO5THB."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Departmental seminar attendance with associated quiz. | A simple quiz will follow each Departmental seminar presented by a researcher from outside La Trobe University. The combined score for these quizzes throughout the term of the research year will contribure 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 100 | 03 |