BC5002 - Advanced Research in Molecular and Cell Biology 1 of 2

Credit points:	12
Year:	2018
Student Contribution Band:	Band
Subject chain:	BC5002 BC5003
Administered by:	College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

BC5002 and BC5003, in combination, constitute the full year Masters research project in the Discipline of Molecular & Cell Biology. The subject is a combination of a major research project and assignments: · To extend the students understanding of molecular genetics, cell biology and/or bioinformatics by completing assignments; · To allow students to develop practical skills in molecular genetics, cell biology and/or bioinformatics by undertaking a major research project. These outcomes will contribute to your overall achievement of course learning outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• prepare a dissertation of a high standard on the original research topic and compare and contrast the results obtained with those reported in the literature;
• incisively review the scientific literature on a particular topic and devise a research program of a high standard to answer questions raised on that topic;
• formulate prose for a scientific audience;
• prepare a research project proposal;
• conduct a research project in a professional manner;
• present a research project to a scientific audience.

Availabilities
As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Contact hours:	520 hours - Laboratory Research
Assessment:	presentations (15%); thesis (50%); viva (oral defense) (10%); assignments (10%); evaluation of professional conduct (15%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2018
Contact hours:	520 hours - Laboratory Research
Assessment:	presentations (15%); thesis (50%); viva (oral defense) (10%); assignments (10%); evaluation of professional conduct (15%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.