BRM5015 · Biotechnology research studies

Overview

This unit provides the opportunity for Master of Biotechnology students to undertake laboratory work with a research group in a biotechnology/biotechnology related field. You will be allocated to research groups by the unit coordinator, where you will learn essential laboratory skills by performing experiments under the supervision of experienced researchers. You will also be required to attend a series of workshops on research methodologies, experimental design, ethics application, statistical analyses, literature review and scientific communication.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Conduct laboratory-based experiments in accordance with ethical and safety regulations
2. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in a research context
3. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of experimental procedures, results and outcomes
4. Identify, interpret and critically evaluate relevant published scientific literature
5. Explain and apply the methodologies of scientific research (e.g. research question and hypothesis formulation, experimental design, statistical analysis)

Workload

12 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self-directed learning including tutorials, workshops, practical activities, and working on assignments. Please refer to Moodle for additional details.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.