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Biological Sciences Capstone - BIOL391

Throughout your degree you will have identified an area of interest in biological or medical sciences and acquired knowledge and practical skills from a diversity of units within your program. In this unit you will have the flexibility to explore your discipline area and bring together your acquired knowledge and skills. The unit encompasses significant research of the primary scientific literature in your field and discussions on the latest findings. This will enable you to explore connections among the various disciplines of biology that would be beneficial in addressing contemporary issues of interest to society. A series of guest speakers will talk about exciting new developments in their own research areas, communicating science, the publication and review process, research ethics, and career pathways. A strong focus is placed on developing team skills and effective communication to prepare you for entering the next phase of your career in the biological or medical sciences.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory)

Staff Contact(s): Associate Professor Martin Whiting
Prerequisites:

39cp Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

3cp from BIOL301-BIOL375 or BBE305 or BBE306

NCCW(s):
Unit Designation(s):

Medical Sciences

Science

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Biological Sciences

Faculty of Science

Timetable Information

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