Biomolecular Engineering Research Proj

Subject BIEN40001 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, 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

Semester 2, 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

Laboratory, computer or literature-based research project (independent or team-based).

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two hours of lectures and seventy-two hours of supervised research (experimental, computer or literature-based).
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

411-392 Fermentation Process Principles; 411-391 Bionanoengineering; 411-432 Particle Mechanics and Processing; 411-303 Reactor Engineering; 411-204 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics; 411-366 Process Dynamics and Control; 411-377 Practical and Computer Laboratory.

Corequisites: None
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 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.
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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Malcolm Davidson

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering Office
Building 173, Grattan Street
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010 Australia


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Email: eng-info@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: Candidates will undertake as individuals or as a member of a team a designated investigative project, which could involve a critical literature review, experimental research and/or development, theoretical modelling, process simulation and/or the solution of an industrial problem. Rigorous planning and scheduling of the project, time management, written and verbal technical communication, interpretation of results and teamwork will be required
Objectives:

At the completion of this subject students should be able to;

- understand the methodologies of research in Biomolecular Engineering,

- plan and conduct an individual or team-based research project

- present orally and in writing the results of their research.
Assessment: A written report of approximately 30 pages with associated diagrams and computations contributing 50% to the total assessment, along with an oral presentation (25%) and an assessment of the quality of the research work (25%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: The subject will enhance the following generic skills:

  • The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
  • Capacity for independent thought.
  • The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • The ability to plan work and use time effectively.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering)

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