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BIOP400 Honours in Biophysics

Updated: 28 January 2010
Credit Points 48
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Year Long Off Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Year Long On Campus A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes

Honours candidates only
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) David Lamb (dlamb@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Honours in Biophysics aims to develop student research skills whilst extending student knowledge in the application of physics to biology, medicine and the environment. Students will be required to explore a research topic and conduct research in an agreed area, supervised by a member of academic staff. Students should approach the academic with whom they wish to study to discuss possible research topics.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Evaluation 20%
Assessment Notes
Supervisor's mark
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Seminar 10%
Assessment Notes
First semester seminar and literature review
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Seminar 2 10%
Assessment Notes
Final seminar
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Thesis 50%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Unit Test 10%
Assessment Notes
Coursework
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 2

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory in a number of applications of physics to biology and medicine;
  2. conduct a literature review;
  3. structure a research plan;
  4. Demonstrate competence in experimental work and data analysis;
  5. present their research through the written word and at seminars; and
  6. find the research question, place it in the big picture, form a plan of action in order to explore the question and conduct research independently.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of a discipline is a key lerning outcome. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication skills will be taught in the units (essays and talks will be required), during the production of the thesis and as part of the production of the first and last seminar. Skills will be practised and assessed in the seminars, thesis and viva voce. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The research being conducted has global significance and the use of global facilities may be experienced. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
The literature review will require the use of information literacy skills. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students will be required to practice independent learning in order to complete the assessment tasks, so developing lifelong learning skills. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving will form a significant part of the research. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Some of the research may involve human tissue and so students will learn how to ensure ehtical practice is in place. 		True True
8 Team Work
Some of the research topics involve working in international teams. 		True True
   

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