BIOL8701 Research Project
BIOL8701 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Biology Teaching and Learning Centre |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Biology |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 24 units |
| Course Description |
The principal component of second year of the Biology Master by Coursework programs is a research project conducted under supervision. In addition, students present seminars on their research work and prepare a thesis for examination. The research project runs from early February to early November or mid-July to mid-May. In addition to meeting the entry requirements for admission to the Research year of their Master by Coursework program, students must have the agreement of a member of the School's academic staff to supervise their project, and the agreement of the Head of Biology Teaching & Learning. Academic staff from the Research School of Biology, John Curtin School of Medical Research, CSIRO and Canberra Hospital may be supervisors or co-supervisors. Students should discuss their intention to undertake a research project with potential supervisors and the Master by Coursework coordinator, several months before the proposed starting date. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Carry out a specific set of experiments in biology to address a particular research question |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload |
Full time or as determined by individual research project. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Bioinformatics, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology, Genetics, Immunology and Microbiology, Marine Biology, Medical Science, Neuroscience, Physiology, Plant Science, and Zoology |
| Eligibility |
Requires (as a guide) Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or academic achievement. Requires second year Molecular Biology or Biochemistry and first year Chemistry. |
| Requisite Statement |
Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or academic achievement. |
| Consent Required | Permission from course co-ordinator |
| Prescribed Texts |
To be decided by student and supervisor based on topic chosen. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Tony Millar and Associate Professor Barbara van Leeuwen |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
