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IMM3990 · Immunology in action research project
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Faculty of Science
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit will provide high achievers a structured research experience by participating in a research project supervised by research academics within, or associated with, the Department of Immunology. Research projects can be selected from a list of projects available from the Department of Immunology and Pathology. You will learn skills in research design, implementation, data analysis and interpretation. In addition, you will develop skills in scientific communication through written assignments and reports and oral presentations based on their project.
Areas of study: Immunology
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Summer semester A | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First 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 | Assessment Task 1: Progress report - Satisfactory / Non satisfactory | Written | 0% | — |
| 2 | Assessment Task 2: Seminar 1 | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 3 | Assessment Task 3: Literature Review | Written | 10% | — |
| 4 | Assessment Task 4: Seminar 2 | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 5 | Assessment Task 5: Final written report | Written | 50% | Threshold |
| 6 | Assessment Task 6: Assessment of laboratory / research work | Demonstration | 20% | — |
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
- Undertake a research project with regard to ethical and safety regulations;
- Demonstrate technical skills in experimental methods and the ability to collect, analyse and interpret data using methods relevant to the discipline of Immunology;
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with supervisors, laboratory staff and students;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of experimental procedures, results and outcomes;
- Identify relevant published scientific literature and critically analyse and evaluate the content in the context of the discipline of Immunology;
- Construct written reports.
Workload
12 contact hours per week
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 7 hours |
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