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GEN3990 · Genetics in action research project
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3School of Biological Sciences
Overview
This unit provides the opportunity for high-achieving students to undertake an individual research project in Genetics with an academic supervisor. It includes a critical literature review, experimental design and data analysis. You must maintain regular contact with supervisor(s) and subject coordinator.
Areas of study: Ecology and conservation biology Genetics Plant sciences Zoology
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminary oral presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 2 | Poster presentation | Presentation | 15% | — |
| 3 | Final written report | Written | 65% | — |
| 4 | Supervisors assessment | Demonstration | 10% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
PREREQUISITE: You must have your proposed project and supervisor approved by the unit coordinator prior to enrolment. In addition, you must have at least a distinction average across 24 credit points of second level units, including a minimum of 12 credit points from BMS2011, BMS2042, GEN2041, GEN2052, MCB2011 or MCB2022.
BMS2011BMS2042GEN2041GEN2052MCB2011MCB2022Learning outcomes
- Comprehend the fundamental process and requirements of scientific research;
- Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within a relevant discipline;
- Demonstrate skills in experimental design, data collection and statistical analysis;
- Interpret experimental results, and place the results in the broader context of the research discipline;
- Communicate scientific findings and their implications, via oral presentations and written reports.
Workload
This unit requires the equivalent of 12 hours per week of work. You will largely undertake work associated with this unit independently.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 3 hours |
| Seminars | 9 hours |
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