Overview
This paper is designed to develop skills in performing research and data interpretation and emphasises communicating the excitement and achievements of contemporary biochemistry.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Design and Analysis in Biochemistry |
|---|---|
| Subject | Biochemistry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,448.79 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- biochem400.admin@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
- There is no specific textbook for this paper. Examples are drawn from current research literature.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Articulate a broad understanding of contemporary biochemistry and related scientific fields
- Understand the relationship between hypothesis, experiment and data, and know how to apply this to attain knowledge
- Appropriately communicate scientific concepts to both specialist and general audiences
- Evaluate the philosophical and ethical aspects of activities as a scientist
- Identify and critically evaluate relevant information
Timetable
Overview
This paper is designed to develop skills in performing research and data interpretation and emphasises communicating the excitement and achievements of contemporary biochemistry.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Design and Analysis in Biochemistry |
|---|---|
| Subject | Biochemistry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- biochem400.admin@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Peter Mace
- Paper Structure
BIOC 461 comprises three modules addressing experimental design, data interpretation, and data presentation.
- Textbooks
- There is no specific textbook for this paper. Examples are drawn from current research literature.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Articulate a broad understanding of contemporary biochemistry and related scientific fields
- Understand the relationship between hypothesis, experiment and data, and know how to apply this to attain knowledge
- Appropriately communicate scientific concepts to both specialist and general audiences
- Evaluate the philosophical and ethical aspects of activities as a scientist
- Identify and critically evaluate relevant information
- Assessment details
30% Internal assessments
70% Internally administered final examination