LQN304-1 Laboratory Placement and Dissertation
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| Unit code: | LQN304-1 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | LQN100 and LQN101 and LQN102 and LQN103 and LQN203 and (24 credit points from LQN200, LQN201, LQN202, LQN301, LQN302, or LQN303) |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,468 |
| International unit fee | $4,764 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | LQN304-1 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | LQN100 and LQN101 and LQN102 and LQN103 and LQN203 and (24 credit points from LQN200, LQN201, LQN202, LQN301, LQN302, or LQN303) |
| Coordinator: | Michael Gabbett | michael.gabbett@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The dissertation component of the Master of Diagnostic Genomics program allows you to apply and build on the knowledge and skills acquired during your degree, under the supervision and guidance of an experienced professional, in a research or clinical project in the field of genomics. The research dissertation fosters critical evaluation and interpretation skills and increases confidence in the design, execution and analysis of research. This research is reported in a written dissertation formatted to current APA guidelines.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Execute diagnostic methodologies and procedures in a human genomics laboratory.
- Analyse empirical and theoretical genomics information to formulate clear research questions.
- Apply appropriate research methodologies and procedures to investigate genomics research questions.
- Critically interpret research findings in the context of the published literature, addressing strengths and weaknesses of study design, and clearly identifying all ethical aspects of the research.
Content
The dissertation units will involve planning, designing, and executing an original piece of genomics research under the guidance of a supervisor. This process will culminate in the presentation of a dissertation (representing one-quarter of the Master of Diagnostic Genomics program). The dissertation will include clearly stated research question(s), an empirical literature review, data analysis, results and discussion.
Learning Approaches
As a student enrolled in this unit you will be expected to meet on a regular basis with your placement supervisor, though the format and frequency of these meetings can be negotiated between you and your supervisor. The supervisor's role will be to guide and assist you through the planning, execution and reporting of the research project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback on the project proposal will be provided by your academic supervisor regarding your ability to generate a research hypothesis and design a genomics research project.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment in LQN304-1 consists of a two-page project proposal which is due at the end of week 4 of your placement. This is a formative assessment item and is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale and S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project Proposal
You will submit the project proposal for your dissertation outlining your proposed study objectives, hypotheses and proposed methods.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Threshold Assessment:
It is a requirement to receive a satisfactory achievement in this assessment to pass this unit and progress to LQN304-2 or LQN304-3.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
The hosting institution will have mandatory workplace health and safety requirements which you will be informed about when accepted into your placement.
Costs
Associated workplace health and safety requirements (eg vaccinations)
Resources
You will source materials relevant to your dissertation from the published scientific literature.
Your chosen laboratory may request that provide some of your own equipment (eg personal protective equipment).
Risk Assessment Statement
If you are conducting your placement in a laboratory other than your place of employment then a Health and Safety Risk Assessment application must be approved by the School/ Faculty Health and Safety Officer before data collection can commence.
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Online
| Unit code: | LQN304-1 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | LQN100 and LQN101 and LQN102 and LQN103 and LQN203 and (24 credit points from LQN200, LQN201, LQN202, LQN301, LQN302, or LQN303) |
| Coordinator: | Michael Gabbett | michael.gabbett@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The dissertation component of the Master of Diagnostic Genomics program allows you to apply and build on the knowledge and skills acquired during your degree, under the supervision and guidance of an experienced professional, in a research or clinical project in the field of genomics. The research dissertation fosters critical evaluation and interpretation skills and increases confidence in the design, execution and analysis of research. This research is reported in a written dissertation formatted to current APA guidelines.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Execute diagnostic methodologies and procedures in a human genomics laboratory.
- Analyse empirical and theoretical genomics information to formulate clear research questions.
- Apply appropriate research methodologies and procedures to investigate genomics research questions.
- Critically interpret research findings in the context of the published literature, addressing strengths and weaknesses of study design, and clearly identifying all ethical aspects of the research.
Content
The dissertation units will involve planning, designing, and executing an original piece of genomics research under the guidance of a supervisor. This process will culminate in the presentation of a dissertation (representing one-quarter of the Master of Diagnostic Genomics program). The dissertation will include clearly stated research question(s), an empirical literature review, data analysis, results and discussion.
Learning Approaches
As a student enrolled in this unit you will be expected to meet on a regular basis with your placement supervisor, though the format and frequency of these meetings can be negotiated between you and your supervisor. The supervisor's role will be to guide and assist you through the planning, execution and reporting of the research project.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback on the project proposal will be provided by your academic supervisor regarding your ability to generate a research hypothesis and design a genomics research project.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment in LQN304-1 consists of a two-page project proposal which is due at the end of week 4 of your placement. This is a formative assessment item and is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale and S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project Proposal
You will submit the project proposal for your dissertation outlining your proposed study objectives, hypotheses and proposed methods.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Threshold Assessment:
It is a requirement to receive a satisfactory achievement in this assessment to pass this unit and progress to LQN304-2 or LQN304-3.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
The hosting institution will have mandatory workplace health and safety requirements which you will be informed about when accepted into your placement.
Costs
Associated workplace health and safety requirements (eg vaccinations)
Resources
You will source materials relevant to your dissertation from the published scientific literature.
Your chosen laboratory may request that provide some of your own equipment (eg personal protective equipment).
Risk Assessment Statement
If you are conducting your placement in a laboratory other than your place of employment then a Health and Safety Risk Assessment application must be approved by the School/ Faculty Health and Safety Officer before data collection can commence.