UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

BTH4100 Biotechnology research project

Faculty of Science

BTH4100 Biotechnology research project is a level 4, 36-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 and Full year at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
36
Offered in 2020
Semester 2, Full year
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before BTH4100

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After BTH4100

1 unit list BTH4100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

COREQUISITE: BTH4200 and BTH4280

PREREQUISITE: Enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Biotechnology

Overview

You will undertake a supervised research project. Candidates may commence the honours year at the beginning of either the first or second semester. You will carry out a research project and present the results of their study in both written and oral form. Information about research projects will be available from the course coordinator towards the end of the preceding semester.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semester to First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Full yearMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Thesis
    93%
  • Presentation
    7%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically review the scientific literature that underpins the selected area of biotechnology research;

  2. 2

    Undertake a supervised research project in an area of biotechnology and contribute to project design and management;

  3. 3

    Apply appropriate laboratory techniques, research methodologies and data analysis methods to collect, interpret and report the findings;

  4. 4

    Effectively present the research and findings orally showing a firm grasp of the area;

  5. 5

    Analyse the research in the context of the discipline area and report the findings in an extended written report.

Workload and teaching

  • Practical activities720 hours
  • Teaching approachResearch activities

Full year

Where it fits

BTH4100 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Thoo Yin Yin
Unit Coordinators
Dr Thoo Yin Yin

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BTH4100?

BTH4100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after BTH4100?

BTH4100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BTH4280.

When is BTH4100 offered?

In 2020, BTH4100 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Malaysia.

Does BTH4100 have an exam?

No. BTH4100 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include BTH4100?

BTH4100 is part of Biotechnology.

More details

Credit points
36
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.750
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available