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 ) | $1,535.64 |
| 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