Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 242)
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Note: Must be taken concurrently with 543-496 Medicine Research Project (70 points).
Credit points: 100
Coordinator:
Prerequisite: A good undergraduate degree in subjects relevant to biomedical sciences, including but not restricted to physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, genetics, cell biology and epidemiology.
Objectives:
The Honours course in the Department of Medicine (Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre) is designed to:
- Provide an introduction to the process and practice of biomedical research.
- Encourage a broad understanding of biomedical science in addition to the acquisition of specific research skills.
- Ensure a critical understanding of experimental scientific information in the literature and data.
Content:
Lectures and seminars describing research by members of the Department and invited outside speakers on selected topics in the cardiovascular, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal systems, drug treatment and therapeutics.Experimental design and statistical analysis, receptor biology, neurosciences, biology of hormones and cardiovascular biology. Additional practical lectures on ethics, library resources, laboratory safety, writing and presentation skills and computer skills will be given.
A written review and talk summarising the laboratory techniques and literature relevant to the research project.
An assessment based on the lecture series.
Assessment:
- Literature Review 10%
- Assignment based on lectures 10%
- Presentation of Results (20 minute presentation with 10 minutes for discussion) 10%
To successfully complete the Honours program in Medicine (Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre) students must obtain an overall grade of 65%.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 242)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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