Research project subjects
600-311 Science Research Subjects
This subject is intended for students who have achieved excellent results in the discipline related to the project.
From 2010 it is the replacement for the following subjects offered prior to 2010: 600-311 Research Project A, 600-312 Research Project B, 516-307 Research Project, 526-326 Projects: Immunology and 526-327 Projects: Microbiology.
This subject is available as science points for students enrolled in a science course.
The following Departments and Schools offer enrolment in this subject in 2010:
| Department/Discipline | Contact |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Food Systems | Dr Rebecca Ford, School of Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Anatomy and Cell Biology | Dr Gary Hime, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology |
| Botany | Professor Barbara Howlett, School of Botany |
| Chemistry (students should consult with the School of Chemistry about enrolment in either 600-311 Science Research Project or the alternative subject 610-399 Chemical Research Project). |
Professor Richard O’Hair, Ms Vicki Burley, School of Chemistry |
| Earth Sciences | Associate Professor Janet Hergt, School of Earth Sciences |
| Forest and Ecosystem Science | Dr Rebecca Ford, School of Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Microbiology & Immunology (semester 2 only) |
Ms Helen Cain, Department of Microbiology and Immunology |
| Pathology | Associate Professor Roberto Cappai, Department of Pathology |
| Pharmacology | Professor Peter McIntyre, Department of Pharmacology |
| Physiology | Professor Joel Bornstein Department of Pharmacology |
| Resource Management and Geography | Associate Professor Barbara Downes, Department of Resource Management and Geography; Dr Rebecca Ford, School of Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Vision Science (semester 1 and semester 2 only) |
Dr Larry Abel, Department of Optometry and Vision Science |
| Zoology | Professor Mark Elgar, Department of Zoology |
Other Departments and Schools may also offer research projects (students should check with the relevant Department or School).
Application process
- Discuss potential projects with staff in the relevant Department/School.
- Complete the Science Research Project application form (PDF, 36KB) - this form must be authorised and signed by the relevant department/school.
- The form should then be submitted to the appropriate Student Centre based on the student’s course enrolment. (e.g. Science students should submit the form to the Science Student Centre; Bachelor of Biomedicine students should submit the form to the MDHS Student Centre)
- If the application is approved, the Student Centre will enrol the student into the subject, with confirmation sent to the student.
Students may contact the Science Student Centre for more assistance.