Biocellular Engineering Research Proj 1

Subject BMEN40001 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

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Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

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Research feasibility study based on literature review with possible laboratory or computer work (independant or team based)

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: Forty-eight hours of supervised research (literature-based, experimental or computer)
Total Time Commitment: Estimated non-contact time commitment of 96 hours.

Prerequisites:

411-336 Process Dynamics and Control, 411-391 Bionanoengineering, 411-394 Tissue Engineering, 534-301 Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, and 436-387 Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics.

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 Andrea O'Connor

Contact

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

General telephone enquiries:
+ 61 3 8344 6703
+ 61 3 8344 6507

Facsimiles:
+ 61 3 9349 2182
+ 61 3 8344 7707

Email: eng-info@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	Students in Biocellular Engineering Research Project 1 will undertake a designated investigative project as individuals or as a member of a team, involving a critical literature review and feasibility study, designed to lead on to a more substantial research task to be undertaken in BMEN40002 - Biocellular Engineering Research Project 2 . Rigorous time management, written and verbal technical communication and team work will be required.
Objectives:	On completion of this subject/ course students should be able to: Be familiar with the methodologies of research in Biocellular Engineering Conduct an independent review of published literature sources Formulate and plan an individual or team-based research project Present research findings both orally and in writing
Assessment:	A written report of up to approximately 8,000 words, not including appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output, due towards the end of semester, contributing 50% to the total assessment; An oral presentation contributing 25% An assessment of the quality of the student's research work contributing 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 independant 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 (Biomedical)Biocellular

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