Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Alison Rodger
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes and 40cp at 7000 level
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is designed to provide hands-on experience by direct interface with molecular science underway in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences. Students will participate in the programs of two distinct research groups over the semester and navigate typical situations encountered as members of a scientific research team. They will engage in a range of pertinent laboratory activities, receive preparative training in advanced molecular techniques from research scientists, and attend team meetings at which experimental data are reviewed and research planning is encountered.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Laboratory notebook A | 15% | No | Week 7 |
Supervisor A report | 20% | No | Week 7 |
Supervisor B Report | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Research presentation A | 15% | No | Week 7 |
Research presentation B | 15% | No | Week 13 |
Laboratory notebook B | 15% | No | Week 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Lab book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 15%
A notebook will be provided for the recording of your laboratory activities in a style appropriate to the relevant research discipline. A laboratory notebook forms the primary source of new experimental information and contributes to formal records maintained by a research team Your lab notebook must be written up as experiments are set-up and progress, alongside your observations or insights. Each task and observation must be clearly dated, and reflection noted on the experimental result. The level of description should be sufficient to allow experiments to be replicated by another worker. The names and storage location of all data files and samples related to each experiment must be identified clearly. Your notebook must be certified on a weekly basis by your supervisor or a senior researcher in your team.
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
Your supervisor will report on your laboratory performance, technical competencies and degree of research engagement. Factors such as attention to detail, ability to learn new methods, and your contribution to experimental interpretation will be assessed.
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
As for A, your supervisor will report on your laboratory experience
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 15%
During your last week of placement, you will give a short presentation at a research team meeting outlining the experiments in which you were involved and some background literature. You will receive constructive feedback on your results or understanding. By attending group meetings throughout your research team visit, you will be exposed to examples of short presentations by other student researchers.
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%
As for A, during the last week of placement, you will give a short presentation at a research team meeting
Assessment Type 1: Lab book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%
As for A, you will maintain a certified record of your laboratory activities
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
This unit will be delivered by the Unit Convenor, members of the department providing safety guidance, and academic supervisors of two research experiences per student.
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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook