Dental Science: Oral Biology Adv C'work

Subject DENT40003 (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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Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
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Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

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

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: At least 1 hour per week to attend a seminar or consult with their supervision about assignments.
Total Time Commitment: 10 hours per week (commensurate with 25% of full-time commitment).

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:

Dependent on the research project chosen by the student in consultation with the subject co-ordinator.

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. 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/

Coordinator

Dr Laila Huq

Contact

Kim Hanson
Email: khanson@unimelb.edu.au
T: +61 3 93411507

Subject Overview:	This subject aims to extend the student’s education and intellectual development in the field of biomedical science.
Objectives:	Students are required to: write an essay based on a topic relevant to your proposed research project. make an oral presentation, which will review the background of their research project and identify the aims of the project. complete a 2,000-word assignment based on a scientific critique of a published manuscript. make a final oral presentation of their research at a special session of the departmental seminar series. This presentation should be an overview of the student’s research project, the methods used, analysis of results and conclusions reached
Assessment:	Assignment 1 - a literature review in the area of the project under study = 25%; Assignment 2 – scientific critique of a selected journal article = 25%; Oral presentation 1 = 25% Oral presentation 2 = 25%
Prescribed Texts:	None.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Students should expect to develop skills in the following areas: critical analysis and decision making; how to seek and retrieve relevant information; how to work effectively in a team environment; planning and organization; problem solving; time management; extended observation; good oral and written communication.

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