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MIC3990 · Action in microbiology research project
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Faculty of Science
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to work with an academic supervisor and complete a research project in Microbiology. The research project may be chosen from a list of projects available at the beginning of semester from the Department of Microbiology. The unit convener and supervisor must approve the project topic at the time of the enrolment. You will work in a research laboratory to obtain data, will complete a written preliminary and final report and will give a series of oral presentations on your work.
Areas of study: Microbiology
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 | Progress report - Satisfactory / Non satisfactory | Demonstration | 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% | — |
| 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 Microbiology;
- 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 Microbiology;
- Construct written reports.
Workload
12 hours per week
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