Major Project in Biotechnology

Subject BTCH90002 (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:

January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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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: .

Coordinator

Dr David Tribe

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 Biotechnology

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