516-307 Project Study in Anatomy & Cell Biology

Note

  • Admission to the subject will depend upon the student's background and the availability of a suitable project. This subject may involve the use of animals in experiments.

  • Students must contact the coordinator prior to enrolling to arrange a supervisor.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Dr C Anderson, Dr G Hime

Prerequisites

A total of 25 points at 200-level in any combination of anatomy, cell biology, physiology or biochemistry and molecular biology, or with permission of Head of Department. Approval to take this subject must be obtained from the coordinator.

Semester

1, repeat 2, Summer (view timetable)

Contact

At least 60 hours of laboratory work

Subject Description

By the end of the subject students should:

  • comprehend the principles of research;

  • develop skills to critically analyse research papers in anatomy, cell biology, developmental biology or neuroscience; and research laboratory skills;

  • develop laboratory skills in a particular aspect of anatomy, cell biology, developmental biology or neuroscience;

  • appreciate the extent and limitations of research in anatomy, cell biology, developmental biology or neurosciene; and

  • have participated in a supervised research project focused on anatomy, cell biology, developmental biology or neuroscience

Assessment

Review or journal article (no more than 1500 words) (20%); written report of research project (no more than 4000 words) (60%); and oral presentation of research report (10 minutes) (20%).



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