GEN3990 Genetics in action research project
Faculty of Science
GEN3990 Genetics in action research project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before GEN3990
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After GEN3990
No unit lists GEN3990 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PROHIBITION: SCI3740, SCI3990
PREREQUISITE: You must have your proposed project and supervisor approved by the unit coordinator prior to enrolment. In addition, you must have at least a distinction average across 24 credit points of second level units, including a minimum of 12 credit points from BMS2011, BMS2042, GEN2041, GEN2052, MCB2011 or MCB2022.
Overview
This unit provides the opportunity for high-achieving students to undertake an individual research project in Genetics with an academic supervisor. It includes a critical literature review, experimental design and data analysis. You must maintain regular contact with supervisor(s) and subject coordinator.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Preliminary oral presentationPresentation10%
- Poster presentationPresentation15%
- Final written reportWritten65%
- Supervisors assessmentDemonstration10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Comprehend the fundamental process and requirements of scientific research;
- 2
Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within a relevant discipline;
- 3
Demonstrate skills in experimental design, data collection and statistical analysis;
- 4
Interpret experimental results, and place the results in the broader context of the research discipline;
- 5
Communicate scientific findings and their implications, via oral presentations and written reports.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops3 hours
- Seminars9 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
This unit requires the equivalent of 12 hours per week of work. You will largely undertake work associated with this unit independently.
Learning resources
Required resources
Bring your own device
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Scarlett Howard
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Scarlett Howard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for GEN3990?
GEN3990 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is GEN3990 offered?
In 2027, GEN3990 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does GEN3990 have an exam?
No. GEN3990 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.