Research-Based Physiology (PHYS20009)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students will develop an understanding of the principles of experimental design appropriate for investigating underlying mechanisms of physiological responses. They will also undertake a research project completed over several weeks, which will require them to formulate a suitable hypothesis to investigate a physiological problem, select and test suitable techniques, design appropriate experimental protocols to test their hypothesis, collect and analyse their data, and write a scientific report on their findings.
Intended learning outcomes
LO 1. To learn physiological concepts in a practical setting
LO 2. Understand the principles and elements of experimental design
LO 3. To develop and apply practical skills in how to conduct physiological experiments, and communicate these results in written form
LO 4. To develop and apply skills of critical analysis of scientific literature
LO 5. To develop skills to communicate ideas and physiological concepts in written form
Generic skills
Critical thinking, creative thinking, self-managed learning, adaptability, problem solving, communication skills, interpersonal skills, group work and computer literacy.
Last updated: 20 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Plus 1 semester of any 1st year quantitative science subject eg: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology
PHYS20008 may be taken concurrently.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 20 March 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- 3 x in-class assignments, completed during workshop sessions (300 words each), due Weeks 2, 3 and 4 (5%)
- In-class participation, each week (5%)
- A research study assignment (750 words), due Week 5 (15%)
- 3 x written reports (500 words each), due Weeks 6, 7 and 8 (30% - 10% each)
- 3 x online quizzes (10 questions each), due Weeks 5, 6 and 7 (5%)
- A research project and written report (2000 words), due in end of semester exam period (40%)
Last updated: 20 March 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Angelina Fong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours one x 1 hour lecture and one x 3 hour practical per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 5 February 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Angelina Fong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours one x 1 hour lecture and one x 3 hour practical per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 2 July 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
48 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 200 students per semester applies to this subject.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the School of Biomedical Sciences Current Student Information webpage: http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 20 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
This subject is not available to Bachelor of Biomedicine students.
Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an internet-enabled computer.LMS including e-learning, Lectopia recordings, lecture notes, handouts, lab manual.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Major Zoology - Breadth options
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
quota subject - application deadline as per http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 20 March 2025