gen4hna honours genetics
HONOURS GENETICS
GEN4HNA
2015
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
The honours program lasts approximately nine months and usually commences in February each year. The program consists of a guided research project, a research essay on the area of the research project, two seminars on the topic of the research project and its findings, seminar presentation on a published journal article, production and presentation of a research poster, a thesis written at the completion of the research project and an oral examination. Potential students should contact the Genetics Honours co-ordinator in the Department Biochemistry and genetics for a full and comprehensive list of available research projects.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorAdam Hart
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in SHBIS or SHS or SHMES or SHSWCB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This unit of study represents one semester of a year-long Honours program comprising GEN4HNA and GEN4HNB. This unit is available to students who have fulfilled the requirements of a science degree, provided their previous record is of a sufficient standard.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Extend students general knowledge of biochemistry and genetics
- Activities:
- Review, synthesise and evaluate current literature Instructions on how to write a literature review will be given in the honours handbook Students will receive feedback on a draft submitted to their supervisor Students will attend all Departmental seminars (invited speakers and postgraduate seminars)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Provide experience of laboratory practice
- Activities:
- Safety and good laboratory practice briefings will be conducted at the beginning of the Honours year Students will receive regular instruction from their supervisors and senior laboratory colleagues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Conduct an original experiment based research project
- Activities:
- Plan and carry out experimental procedures Students will keep a laboratory book with detailed records of their work Analyze and evaluate results interpret the obtained outcomes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Acquire scientific communication skills
- Activities:
- Prepare and present a research poster at a Departmental symposium A workshop on how to research poster will be given to the students Prepare a research thesis Instructions on how to write a thesis will be given in the honours handbook. Supervisors will provide feedback on a draft copy and examiners will provide feedback on the final copy Students will receive feedback from their supervisor and receive comments from their examiners. Conduct a final oral presentation Instructions on how to give a seminar presentation will be given in the honours handbook Students will also receive feedback on a practice seminar to their supervisor as well as colleagues in their group. Articulate a high level of understanding of both their research field and research project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdam Hart
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attend about 12 Departmental Seminars per semester"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 7.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students would be expected to spend 35 hours a week in the lab"
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Two 0.3 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Each student gives 2x15min seminars"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| research component | Breakdown of marks as per Honours handbook | 70 | 01, 02, 03 |
| course-work | Breakdown of marks as per Honours handbook | 30 | 01, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdam Hart
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attend about 12 Departmental Seminars per semester"
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Five 7.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students would be expected to spend 35 hours a week in the lab"
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Two 0.3 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Each student gives 2x15min seminars"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| research component | Breakdown of marks as per Honours handbook | 70 | 01, 02, 03 |
| course-work | Breakdown of marks as per Honours handbook | 30 | 01, 04 |