mic4pga grad diploma microbiology

GRADUATE DIPLOMA MICROBIOLOGY

MIC4PGA

2018

Credit points: 60

Subject outline

This is a one-year research project (under the supervision of a senior academic) and a minor course-work component. In most cases it is identical to the fourth year honours program, but in some circumstances some elements of the course can be tailored to suit a candidate's special interests or needs. This may involve, for example, additional course work. The broad research areas are the same as those described for the honours program.

SchoolSchool of Life Sciences

Credit points60

Subject Co-ordinatorSteve Petrovski

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be admitted in SGSC.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects MIC4HNA

Equivalent subjects MIC4HNA

Special conditions This subject of study represents the first semester of a year-long program. Students MUST complete both MIC4PGA and MIC4PGB in the one academic year.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop intellectual independence and laboratory experience and demonstrate advanced knowledge in microbiology

Activities:
Developed with guidance from supervisors and interaction with postgraduate students and laboratory personnel as well as the statistics workshop and honours lectures. The assessment activities for this ILO will include the oral and written (i.e. Scientific abstract, Literature review and Thesis) presentations throughout the year.

02. Demonstrate writing ability and presentation skills at a level that is consistent with international discipline standards and the use of correct terminology to communicate coherent explanation of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences, such as peers and scientific community.

Activities:
Students will be provided with information on writing and presentation skills by the honours coordinator and their supervisors. The written activities will include (1) Literature review, (2) Writing an abstract and (3) Thesis. The oral presentation activities will include (1) Research proposal, (2) Lecturette and (3) Final results presentation. In addition students will regularly present in their laboratory meetings. All these activates will be run in-house and students are encouraged to seek feedback from postgraduate students and academic staff prior to submission.

03. Develop rational to interrogate assumptions, comprehend scientific information, formulate hypothesises, draw unbiased conclusions and defend scientific ideas consistent with international discipline standards.

Activities:
Students will develop these skills via regular weekly meetings with their supervisors and other academic staff in the discipline. Students will further develop these skills through (1) Attendance at all research seminars and honours lectures in the discipline, (2) Literature review, (3) Lecturettes, (4) Their presentations to the discipline and (5) the abstract writing test.

04. Employ academic integrity and scientific rigor in conducting and evaluating scientific research and developing professional practice consistent with international discipline standards.

Activities:
This will be developed working in an academic research laboratory environment however students will also be provided with appropriate training in good laboratory practice and attend workshops on recombinant DNA and/or Animal/human ethics as required. Additional workshops will be provided which include database library services and Endnote. Students will attend a compulsory statistics workshop followed by the completion of an online assessment.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSteve Petrovski

Class requirements

Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 days supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The lectures are compulsory (medical certificate needed for non-attendance)"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
10,000-word thesis6501, 02
3,000-word literature review1001, 02, 03
Workshop assessment and abstract writing test (1000 words equivalent)801, 02, 03, 04
Laboratory and research skills assessment (500 words equivalent)501, 04
Seminar and lecturette presentations totalling approx. one-hour (1500 words equivalent)1201, 02, 03