BIOL8704 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Essay

Offered By	School of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Biology
Offered in	Summer Session, 2009, First Semester, 2009, Autumn Session, 2009, Winter Session, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, Spring Session 2009, Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value Range	6 units to 24 units
Course Description	Students will define an essay topic in discussion with the course co-ordinator. The course involves researching the scientific literature relevant to the topic and writing a detailed review.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will: 1. plan, and engage, in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic relevant to the study of biochemistry and molecular biology 2. systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions 3. engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources 4. appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data 5. understand and apply ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data and other resources 6. communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.
Indicative Assessment	The nature and weightings of assessment items will be customised in negotiation with each student, but will be based on: Research essay on an agreed topic, showing evidence of wide reading and understanding as well as critical analysis and/or appropriate use of advanced techniques (LO 1-6) Presentation of research in an academic seminar (LO 6)
Workload	This is a variable unit load course and the unit weighting and contact hours must be discussed with the convener before enrolling.
Areas of Interest	Health, Medicine and the Body
Eligibility	Bachelor degree;
Requisite Statement	As a guide, this course requires a Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or academic achievement. First year Biology and first year Chemistry are essential.
Consent Required	Departmental consent is required to enrol in this course, contact bambi.admin@anu.edu.au

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