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 (13 July 2026 - 18 June 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,627.83 |
| 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
- Teaching staff
Convenor: 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.
- 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.- 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
- Assessment details
- 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%
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 (12 July 2027 - 2 June 2028) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| 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
- Teaching staff
Convener: 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.
- 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.- 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
- Assessment details
- 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%