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    Overview

    This paper facilitates self-directed learning of key research-related skills, including oral communication of research goals and data, review of the scientific literature and critical analysis of research publications.

    About this paper

    Paper title Microbiology and Immunology Research
    Subject Microbiology
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,448.79
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    PGDipSci, MSc
    Notes
    Students who are interested in this paper but are not majoring in Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry or Molecular Biotechnology are invited to discuss course content with the department.
    Eligibility

    Appropriate for MSc and PGDipSci students majoring in Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry or Molecular Biotechnology.

    Contact

    Dr Mihnea Bostina

    Teaching staff

    Convernor: Associate Professor Mihnea Bostina

    Other Lecturers: Other Microbiology and Immunology Academic Staff

    Paper Structure

    This paper is based entirely on self-directed learning and lacks lectures or tutorials. Students prepare oral presentations and a literature review based on their research project in MICR 480 or MICR 495. Students also sit a 3-hour 'interpretive' exam in which they read a research publication in the area of bacteriology, virology or immunology. They then write titles and abstracts and answer questions related to this publication.

    Assessment:

    • Two short (15-minute) talks on the rationale for your research project and progress made on your project: 20%
    • Research-project-related essay (critical review of relevant literature): 40%
    • Interpretive exam: 30%
    • Laboratory notebook (pass/fail): 10%
    Teaching Arrangements
    There are no tutorials or lectures.
    Learning is entirely self-directed.
    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Course readings are reviews and original papers from the literature.

    Course outline

    View course outline for MICR 462

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Critical thinking, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    • Be able to effectively communicate your research project goals and achievements in an oral and visual format
    • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and critical thinking in your research area
    • Understand how to comprehensively review the scientific literature and cite references properly
    • Develop the ability to critically analyse and interpret data in primary research publications

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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