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MICR480 Research Project

A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.

The ability to carry out original cutting-edge scientific research is essential for students who want to pursue a research career or further study. This paper has a significant research component that will expose you to advanced topics in microbiology and immunology. The research project will be of a high professional standard and will be supervised by academics of international scientific standing. You will attain high-level skills in experimental planning, logistics and data analysis, as well as advanced oral and written presentation skills. This paper offers you the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills in a genuine research environment.

Paper title Research Project
Paper code MICR480
Subject Microbiology
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (10 July 2023 - 19 June 2024) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $3,309.34
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to
PGDipSci
Eligibility

MICR 480 may be offered to students whose GPA falls slightly below the B+ average required for entry into MICR 490 or MICR 495 / IMMU 495. Your overall academic performance at undergraduate level is also an important consideration, and entry is at the discretion of the Head of Department. Application is online.

Contact

keith.ireton@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convenor: Associate Professor Keith Ireton
Other Lecturers: Microbiology and Immunology academic staff

Paper Structure

MICR 480 is the research project component for PGDipSci.

Assessment:

  • Oral presentation 10% (late second semester)
  • Thesis 90%
Teaching Arrangements

To complete this paper you will undertake a six-month research project within one of the research laboratories in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

Staff will introduce available research projects in the first week of the first semester during the introductory week for fourth-year Microbiology. MICR 480 has no formal classes.

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 480
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of research-based microbiology and immunology as a stepping stone to a one-year MSc or employment in biotechnology, industry or health management sectors
  • Display advanced knowledge of fundamental and applied microbiology and immunology, with the ability to assimilate complex information on a spectrum of interdisciplinary topics and to use this knowledge for applications in the workplace
  • Possess an enhanced ability to communicate ideas about science to a lay and specialised audience

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Timetable

Full Year

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

1st Non standard period (10 July 2023 - 19 June 2024)

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