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BIO4200

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 25 November 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
Organisational UnitSchool of Biological Sciences
OfferedClayton Full year 2013 (Day)
Clayton Second semester to First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Dave Chapple

Synopsis

Students submit an essay on an advanced topic in biology that is distinct from the topic of the BIO4100/GEN4100 research project. In addition, they will attend lectures and complete practice exercises in Advanced Data Analysis. Candidates may commence the honours year at the beginning of either first or second semester. Further information is available from the course coordinator and at a meeting held with prospective students during second semester of third year.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Describe and give examples of the breadth and diversity of biology;

  1. Recognise the place of biology within the broader scope of science and medicine;

  1. Demonstrate skills in writing reports of scientific experiments;

  1. Demonstrate skills in searching the scientific literature;

  1. Demonstrate skills in oral communication of scientific information.

Assessment

Essay: 50%
Lectures and exercises in Advanced Data Analysis: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Dave Chapple

Prerequisites

BIO3011 or by permission of the Head of School

Co-requisites

BIO4100 or GEN4100