BTH4100 - Biotechnology research project - 2017

36 points, SCA Band 2, 0.750 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Science

Coordinator(s)

Dr Cheow Yuen Lin

Unit guides

Offered

Malaysia

  • Full year 2017 (Day)
  • Second semester 2017 to First semester 2018 (Day)

Synopsis

Students will undertake a supervised research project. Candidates may commence the honours year at the beginning of either the first or second semester. Students will carry out a research project and present the results of their study in both written and oral form. Information about research projects will be available from the course coordinator towards the end of the preceding semester.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Critically review the scientific literature that underpins the selected area of biotechnology research;
  2. Undertake a supervised research project in an area of biotechnology and contribute to project design and management;
  3. Apply appropriate laboratory techniques, research methodologies and data analysis methods to collect, interpret and report the findings;
  4. Effectively present the research and findings orally showing a firm grasp of the area;
  5. Analyse the research in the context of the discipline area and report the findings in an extended written report.

Assessment

Assessment will include a written thesis and oral defence. Final assessment methods will be advised by the unit coordinator prior to commencement.

Workload requirements

Full year

See also Unit timetable information

Chief examiner(s)

Prerequisites

Completion of the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Biotechnology Honours year or for the Science Honours Program

Co-requisites