bio5tha thesis a
THESIS A
BIO5THA
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject forms the first of 4 thesis subjects which are usually run as a group over two semesters.In this particular subject students will focus on their research project and the literature associated with their field of research. A draft thesis introduction (in the form of a literature review) is generated during this subject.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SMBB.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify, read and understand scientific literature relevant to the research project
- Activities:
- Writing workshops will be timetabled to assist the students in developing writing skills toward this ILO.
02. Prepare a draft introduction of the thesis (literature review)
- Activities:
- Writing workshops will be timetabled to assist the students in developing writing skills toward this ILO.
03. Carry out the initial stages of laboratory-based experiments as the first phase of the research project.
- Activities:
- Laboratory-based research of around 25-30 hours/week divided between subjects BIO5THA and BIO5THB.
04. Appreciate and digest scientific information in the form of seminar presentations by leading researchers in their fields.
- Activities:
- Attend weekly departmental research seminars presented by research leaders from scientific institutes from outside La Trobe University.
05. Report research progress and analyses of experimental results in an oral format.
- Activities:
- Laboratory meetings or timetabled weekly workshops with the student's supervisor or mentor. These meetings may take place individually or in a group setting.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be required to attend the weekly Department of Biochemistry/Genetics seminar, presented by a leading researcher from outside La Trobe University. A short quiz will follow the seminar."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 16
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These workshops are designed to devlop writing skills torward the completion of a project literature review."
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
Two 7.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work 25-30 hours a week on laboratory research in total between BIO5THA and BIO5THB."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of literature review and brief research plan (6000 words) | Literature review will need to be submitted to the subject coordinator by a specified date. This is a hurdle requirement for successful completion of BIO5THA. | 1 | 01, 02 |
| Weekly Departmental seminar attendance with associated quiz. | A simple quiz will follow each Departmental seminar presented by a researcher from outside La Trobe University. The combined score for these quizzes throughout the term of the research year will contribure 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 99 | 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be required to attend the weekly Department of Biochemistry/Genetics seminar, presented by a leading researcher from outside La Trobe University. A short quiz will follow the seminar."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"These workshops are designed to devlop writing skills torward the completion of a project literature review."
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Two 7.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work 25-30 hours a week on laboratory research in total between BIO5THA and BIO5THB."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of literature review and brief research plan (6000 words) | Literature review will need to be submitted to the subject coordinator by a specified date. This is a hurdle requirement for successful completion of BIO5THA. | 1 | 01, 02 |
| Weekly Departmental seminar attendance with associated quiz. | A simple quiz will follow each Departmental seminar presented by a researcher from outside La Trobe University. The combined score for these quizzes throughout the term of the research year will contribure 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 99 | 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 48-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMegan Maher
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 48
Two 7.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day in week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will be expected to work 25-30 hours a week on laboratory research in total between BIO5THA and BIO5THB."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of literature review and brief research plan (6000 words) | Literature review will need to be submitted to the subject coordinator by a specified date. This is a hurdle requirement for successful completion of BIO5THA. | 1 | 01, 02 |
| Weekly Departmental seminar attendance with associated quiz. | A simple quiz will follow each Departmental seminar presented by a researcher from outside La Trobe University. The combined score for these quizzes throughout the term of the research year will contribure 5% of the mark for BIO5THD. | 99 | 03, 04, 05 |