DEV3990 Action in anatomy and developmental biology research project
Faculty of Science
DEV3990 Action in anatomy and developmental biology research project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before DEV3990
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After DEV3990
No unit lists DEV3990 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: 12 credit points of study in the discipline area at 2nd year level and a grade point average of at least 70 over 24 credit points in the discipline area at 2nd year level and by permission of the Unit Convener or the Head of Department.
Overview
This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to work with an academic supervisor and complete a research project in Developmental Biology. The research project may be chosen from a list of projects available at the beginning of the semester from the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology. You will work in a research laboratory to obtain data, will complete a final report and will give a series of oral presentations on their work.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Progress report - Satisfactory / Non satisfactory-
- Assessment Task 2: Seminar 110%
- Assessment Task 3: Literature review10%
- Assessment Task 4: Seminar 210%
- Assessment Task 5: Final written reportThreshold hurdle50%
- Assessment Task 6: Assessment of laboratory / research work20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Undertake a research project with regard to ethical and safety regulations;
- 2
Demonstrate technical skills in experimental methods and the ability to collect, analyse and interpret data using methods relevant to the discipline of Anatomy and Developmental biology;
- 3
Communicate appropriately and effectively with supervisors, laboratory staff and students;
- 4
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of experimental procedures, results and outcomes;
- 5
Identify relevant published scientific literature and critically analyse and evaluate the content in the context of the discipline Anatomy and Developmental biology;
- 6
Construct written reports.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
12 hours per week
The Research in action units are different from all other 3rd year units in that there are no lectures or end of semester exams. The entire unit is focused on research. The “Research in action” units within the School of Biomedical science departments, Monash Medical Centre and the School of Public health and preventative medicine have been designed to provide high achieving students with a chance to undertake a minor research project and to become an important part of the “research community”. In many ways these units provide a sample of the “Honours year experience”. We congratulate and welcome you to the 3rd year “Research in action” units. You have demonstrated academic excellence in your chosen area of biomedical science and the School is proud of your achievement. Research forms the backbone of our school and informs all of our teaching. The School has established an excellent research reputation for Monash on an international scale. We hope you enjoy your experience in our research groups and continue into Honours and beyond to form the next generation of biomedical scientists and researchers at Monash.
You should spend the equivalent of 12 hours per week undertaking research / laboratory work, reading and writing. The lack of lectures and exams does not mean that these units are easier than other 3 year units. Because there are no exams all assessment is related to the research project. Your supervisor and other academic staff will be responsible for the assessment of the unit.
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You should spend the equivalent of 12 hours per week undertaking research / laboratory work, reading and writing. The lack of lectures and exams does not mean that these units are easier than other 3 year units. Because there are no exams all assessment is related to the research project. Your supervisor and other academic staff will be responsible for the assessment of the unit.
Where it fits
DEV3990 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr William Roman
- Professor Roger Pocock
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Roger Pocock
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for DEV3990?
DEV3990 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is DEV3990 offered?
In 2024, DEV3990 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does DEV3990 have an exam?
No. DEV3990 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include DEV3990?
DEV3990 is part of Anatomy and developmental biology.