bio5thd thesis d
THESIS D
BIO5THD
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject forms the last of 4 thesis subjects which are usually run as a group over two semesters. In this subject students will complete their laboratory-based experimental work and bring together all of their work from BIO5THA, BIO5THB, BIO5THC and BIO5THD in the form of a written thesis of approximately 10,000-12,000 words.
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 semi-independent laboratory experiments as the core phase of the research project
- Activities:
- Laboratory-based research of around 25-30 hours/week divided between subjects BIO5THC and BIO5THD.
03. Critically analyse and consolidate experimental data.
- Activities:
- Students need to critically assess and analyse their research data. This is a major part of the task of composing the research thesis (major assessment for this subject).
04. Presentation of research data and its interpretation
- Activities:
- This forms a major component for the preparation of the research thesis for this subject.
05. Compose a research thesis
- Activities:
- Writing workshops will be timetabled to assist the students in developing writing skills toward this ILO.
06. 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.
07. 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.
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These workshops are designed to focus on writing and data presentation skills toward the completion of a research thesis as the major component of assessment for this subject."
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."
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 BIO5THC and BIO5THD."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15,000-word thesis | Each thesis will be examined by two external examiners. | 80 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Supervisor mark | A marking rubric will be provided to all supervisors for this purpose. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Seminar attendance and 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 contribute 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 5 | 06, 07 |
| Poster presentation | This assessment will contribute 5% to the total mark given for the subject BIO5THD. | 5 | 01, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These workshops are designed to focus on writing and data presentation skills toward the completion of a research thesis as the major component of assessment for this subject."
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."
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 BIO5THC and BIO5THD."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15,000-word thesis | Each thesis will be examined by two external examiners. | 80 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Supervisor mark | A marking rubric will be provided to all supervisors for this purpose. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Seminar attendance and 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 contribute 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 5 | 06, 07 |
| Poster presentation | This assessment will contribute 5% to the total mark given for the subject BIO5THD. | 5 | 01, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 48-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 48
Two 7.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day in week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work 25-30 hours a week on laboratory research in total between BIO5THC and BIO5THD."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15,000-word thesis | Each thesis will be examined by two external examiners. | 80 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Supervisor mark | A marking rubric will be provided to all supervisors for this purpose. | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Seminar attendance and 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 contribute 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 5 | 06, 07 |
| Poster presentation | This assessment will contribute 5% to the total mark given for the subject BIO5THD. | 5 | 01, 03, 04 |