Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 242)
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597-497 Medical Biology Advanced Coursework (20 Points)

Note: Must be taken concurrently with 597-496 Medical Biology Research Project (80 points).

Credit points: 100 in total

Coordinator: Professor G J V Nossal

Prerequisite: First class Honours or very high H2A in third year subjects.

Objectives:

The Honours program in Medical Biology is designed to:

• enhance students' knowledge of medical biology in the areas of immunology, haematology, molecular biology, developmental biology or immunoparasitology;
• introduce students to the current literature in specialised areas;
• engage the students in their own research by participation in the activities of a research laboratory of the Hall Institute.

Content:

Subject 597-497 comprises:

• The Department of Medical Biology Postgraduate Student Lecture Series;
• Unit and specialist lectures;
• Unit/laboratory journal clubs; .
• An essay of between 1000-2,000 words on a topic related to the Postgraduate Student Lecture Series.

Assessment:

Hurdle Requirements

• Attendance at Postgraduate Student Lectures and the formal weekly Institute Seminar
• Attendance at Unit/Laboratory meetings
• Presentation to Unit/Laboratory part way through the year

Assessed Items

• The 1000-2000 word essay (20% of total Honours mark)

To successfully complete the Honours program in Medical Biology, students must obtain passes of between 65% or better in both 597-496 and 597-497.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 242)

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