Biocellular Engineering Research Proj 1

Subject BMEN40001 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

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

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

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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:

Students must have taken the following subjects (or equivalent) prior to enrolling in this subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
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

Email: a.oconnor@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
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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