Dental Science: Oral Biology Adv C'work

Subject 511-497 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - 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

Semester 2, - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: tba
Total Time Commitment: tba
Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science degree with study in a relevant field and results that meet the Bachelor of Science (Honours) entry requirements.
Corequisites: Students must also enrol in 511496 Dental Science: Oral Biology Research.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Subject Overview:

This subject aims to entend the student's education and intellectual development in the field of biomedical science. You are required to attend Research Design 1 and 2 seminars as well as Oral Biology Section weekly seminars and the eight-week lecture series.

Students undertake:

  • lectures and seminars on selected topics of oral biology including oral molecular biology, oral microbiology, growth and development, oral biochemistry, biomaterials and biostatistics;
  • lectures or workshops on the critical analysis of a scientific paper, library resources, research design, and writing and communication skills;
  • participation in the school and research unit's research seminars.
Assessment: Students must complete the following requirements:attendance at no less than 75% of lectures, workshops and seminars;give an oral presentation of the aims and methods of the research project;give an oral presentation to the School on the research project towards the end of second semester;an essay of not more than 2000 words on a selected topic in dental science;a written assignment (scientific critique of a journal article) of not more than 2000 words; anda written assignment or 2hr examination based on the lecture series.
Prescribed Texts: none
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://www.dent.unimelb.edu.au/dsweb/postgrad_programs/honours.html http://www.science.unimelb.edu.au/honours/requirements.php

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