RESEARCH PROJECT B
BIO5RPB
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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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
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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 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students are encouraged 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 hours 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* |
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Poster presentation (equivalent to 2700 words). | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Laboratory final performance (supervisor's mark) (equivalent to 3600 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Thesis (equivalent to 12000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 30-46, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeff Yeoman
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 30 - 46
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students are encouraged 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 - 46
Five 7.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 46 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* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Poster presentation (equivalent to 2700 words). | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Laboratory final performance (supervisor's mark) (equivalent to 3600 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Thesis (equivalent to 12000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |