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Physiology Research Project Part 1 (PHYS40005)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The research project involves the completion of an original piece of research under the supervision of a member of staff within the Department of Physiology and/or affiliated institution.
Intended learning outcomes
The research project is designed to:
Develop competency in problem solving and experimental research;
Instill competency in:
- skills and techniques relevant to the discipline of physiology;
- skills in accessing databases and literature;
- the critical analysis and evaluation of data and events;
- computing and numeracy.
Encourage ethical attitudes to:
- originality of effort;
- perceptions of science in the community;
- the use of animals and humans in science.
Develop the ability to propose hypotheses for testing.
Generic skills
Critical analysis of complex scientific issues.
Identification of critical and essential factors from a large body of information
Constructive critique of a scientific presentation
Written and oral communication skills at a high standard.
Contribution to intellectual discussion
Generation of new ideas for scientific experiments
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHYS90008 | Advanced Seminars in Physiology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (PHYS40005) and 2 (PHYS40006) of the subject:
- Written literature review - 5000 words (15%) due during semester 1
- Written thesis - 10,000 words (65%) due at the end of semester 2
- Two oral presentations (20%), one in each semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Angelina Fong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (PHYS40005 and PHYS40006).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Physiology Informal specialisation Physiology - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022