Pharmacology and Toxicology

Subject PHRM90004 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Year Long, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Year Long, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Approximately 20 hours a week in an approved laboratory for 6 weeks.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Nil
Corequisites: Nil
Recommended Background Knowledge: .
Non Allowed Subjects: .
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Dr David Tribe, detribe@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: As a research investigation and written report, this subject encompasses several generic skills relating to problem-solving and communication. On completion of the thesis, students should:
  • have an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research;
  • have an improved capacity for managing competing demands on time; and
  • have well developed and flexible problem-solving abilities.

Objectives: On completion of this subject it is expected that students will have:
  • skill at testing a scientific hypothesis;
  • rigor in analysis of a problem and interpretation of evidence; and
  • clarity and professionalism in written communication.
Assessment:

By means of a written report in the format of a scientific paper, including review of the literature, totalling about 8000 words.

Prescribed Texts: Nil
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject it is expected that students will have:
  • skill at testing a scientific hypothesis;
  • rigor in analysis of a problem and interpretation of evidence; and
  • clarity and professionalism in written communication.

Notes:

Project proposal needs to be approved by co-ordinator prior to commencement.

Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Drug Evaluation and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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