RESEARCH PROJECT A
BIO5RPA
2021
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
This subject is one of two research-based subjects (BIO5RPA and BIO5RPB) completed back-to-back in the Research Project pathway of Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. During the research program students will participate in an individual research project under academic supervision where they will gain experience with planning and performing independent research. Students will develop research and communication skills by writing a literature review on the area of the research and presenting a research plan, attend Departmental seminars to expose them to cutting-edge biotechnology techniques, and prepare and present a research poster detailing the goals and progress of their project. The full research program culminates with the submission of a research thesis discussing the year's work.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorJeff Yeoman
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Special conditionsThis subject of study represents one of two subjects that constitute the year-long research program. Students must complete BIO5RPA in one teaching period and BIO5RPB in the following teaching period.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 06-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeff Yeoman
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 6 - 24
One 1.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will be required to attend the weekly Department of Biochemistry/ Genetics seminar, presented by a leading researcher in the fields of biochemistry, genetics and biotechnology.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 6 - 24
Five 7.00 h supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will be expected to spend 30-35 hours a week on laboratory research in total.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Literature review (5400 words). Student will be given feedback by their supervisor and through the timetabled writing workshops. Literature review will need to be submitted to the subject coordinator by a specified date during the first semester of research. | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Evaluation of research seminars (equivalent to 3600 words). Student will complete several short written evaluations of selected Departmental seminars given by leading external researchers. | N/A | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Research plan presentation (equivalent to 1800 words) Students will present a short seminar describing their research plan in the context of current literature and answer questions related to their project. | N/A | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Laboratory progress performance (supervisor's mark) (equivalent to 7200 words). Supervisors will evaluate research work based on laboratory performance, including employability criteria described on the assessment sheet. Criteria are circulated to students & supervisors. | N/A | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 30-50, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeff Yeoman
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 30 - 47
One 1.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will be required to attend the weekly Department of Biochemistry/Genetics seminar, presented by a leading researcher in the fields of biochemistry, genetics and biotechnology.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 30 - 47
Five 7.00 h supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students will be expected to spend 30-35 hours a week on laboratory research in total.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Literature review (5400 words). Student will be given feedback by their supervisor and through the timetabled writing workshops. Literature review will need to be submitted to the subject coordinator by a specified date during the first semester of research. | N/A | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Evaluation of research seminars (equivalent to 3600 words). Student will complete several short written evaluations of selected Departmental seminars given by leading external researchers. | N/A | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO4 |
Research plan presentation (equivalent to 1800 words) Students will present a short seminar describing their research plan in the context of current literature and answer questions related to their project. | N/A | Individual | No | 10 | SILO2 |
Laboratory progress performance (supervisor's mark) (equivalent to 7200 words). Supervisors will evaluate research work based on laboratory performance, including employability criteria described on the assessment sheet. Criteria are circulated to students & supervisors. | N/A | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |