Experimental Physiology (PHYS30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Academic Coordinator
Dr Charles Sevigny
Valerian Zaitsev
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is designed for students interested in becoming career researchers. Students will work in groups of 10-12 individuals. Each group will select one project from a list of available research questions, research appropriate background information, formulate hypotheses/aims, design an experiment to test those hypotheses/aims, carry out the experiment over a 4 week experimental period, and ultimately write up their findings in the format of a peer-reviewed journal article. This subject will allow more independence in conceptualisation and execution of the research questions than the second-year subject Research-Based Physiology (PHYS20009).
Intended learning outcomes
Students should develop skills to be able to:
LO1 - access relevant information and apply appropriate knowledge to solve scientific problems,
LO2 - understand the principles of project and experimental design,
LO3 - apply practical skills and technology
LO4 - communicate their results in written form,
LO5 - communicate ideas and background information in oral form within a group setting.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
B. Science
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHYS20009 | Research-Based Physiology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
B. Biomedicine
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
B.Science (Prior to 2009)
536-201 Principles of Physiology and
536-211 Physiology: Control of Body Function and
536-222 Experimental Physiology
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A fundamental understanding of human physiology and experimental design as provided by the prerequisites.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- 10 minute presentation of a journal article (week 3) 10%
- Online submission of literature review 1000 words (group task/10 students) (Week 4) 10%
- Academic assessed participation (5%) and peer-reviewed participation (5%) (ongoing) 10% total
- Final written report 2000 words (end of semester exam period) 60%
- Laboratory notebook (Maintained throughout semester; 1000 words) 10%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Charles Sevigny Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One x 3 hour workshop per week plus 2-3 hours per week of independent group work tasks (including 2 hour optional group meeting workshop) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 8 January 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
Academic Coordinator
Dr Charles Sevigny
Valerian Zaitsev
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
36 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 30 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: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Physiology Major Physiology - 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: 3 November 2022