BMS4100

Biomedical science research project ( 36 points, SCA Band 3, 0.750 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Ross Young

Offered:
Clayton Full year 2005 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1-02 2005 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of the Honours year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, students will: 1. be able to critically review the scientific literature in their discipline; 2. understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project; 3. be able to execute and analyse an appropriate set of studies; 4. be proficient in computer-based data acquisition, analysis, presentation, and word processing; 5. be able to write up scientific work in a potentially publishable way; 6. show communication skills in both oral and written presentation to a scientific audience; 7. have acquired a range of technical skills appropriate to their discipline; 8. have the capability to perform a variety of scientific procedures and techniques that are essential to the satisfactory completion and reporting of a research project; 9. have the ability to pursue higher studies in selected disciplines of biomedical science; and 10. have gained insight into the breadth and diversity of the biomedical sciences.

Assessment: Literature review: 10% + Seminars: 10% + Research report: 80%

Prerequisites: A distinction level average in 24 credit points at third year level, including at least 12 points in 3rd year BMS units

Corequisites: BMS4200