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MICR 480: Research Project

Full Year - 40 points

Course prescription

A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.

Course overview

The ability to carry out original cutting-edge scientific research is essential for students who want to pursue a research career or further study. This paper has a significant research component that will expose you to advanced topics in microbiology and immunology. The research project will be of a high professional standard and will be supervised by academics of international scientific standing. You will attain high-level skills in experimental planning, logistics and data analysis, as well as advanced oral and written presentation skills. This paper offers you the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills in a genuine research environment.

Assessment

MICR 480 is 100% internally assessed. There will be two assessment items:

1. Submission of a project report/dissertation and 20 minute oral examination (90%) 
2. End of year talk (10%) 

Teaching staff

• Professor Alexander McLellan (Convenor)
• Associate Professor Keith Ireton (Convenor)

For more information

View the details of this paper on the University of Otago website

Students are encouraged to contact staff by email to make arrangements for a time to discuss course-related matters.

For more information on this course, please contact Professor Alexander McLellan or Associate Professor Keith Ireton.