Undergraduate - UnitMIC4200 - Advanced studies in microbiology

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12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2013 (Day) Clayton Full year 2013 (Day) Clayton Second semester to First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Professor Julian Rood and Dr John Boyce

Synopsis

Candidates may commence at the beginning of either first or second semester. Students will undertake two colloquia on advanced research topics not related to their research project, each of which will be assessed by oral presentation and a written assignment of up to 2,500 words.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

Critically review scientific literature in the discipline area of research;

Apply knowledge of current methodologies and concepts to appraise scientific literature in the discipline area;

Apply analytical and data analysis techniques relevant to the discipline area of research;

Effectively communicate concepts in the discipline area of research both in writing and orally.

Assessment

Oral presentations: 50%
Written assignments: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Julian Rood

Co-requisites

MIC4100