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Cardiovascular Health: Genes & Hormones (PHYS30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Primary Subject Coordinator
Prof Lea Delbridge
Subject Coordinator
Dr Angelina Fong
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject focuses on the physiology of cardiovascular health with an emphasis on cardiac, vascular, renal and endocrine homeostasis. Students should develop an understanding of how genes and environment interact in early development and at maturity to shape cardiovascular health in populations and individuals. Studies will follow the programmed development of the cardiovascular system from gene to cell and organ.
Three themes of study are presented. The Theme ‘Blood Pressure – Causes And Consequences’ examines the mechanisms involved in the homeostatic control of whole body bloody pressure and considers how dysfunctional components of this system can contribute to hypertension. The ‘Perspectives on the Heart’ Theme is concerned with whole heart and heart muscle cell mechanical and electrical responses to circulatory demand and to changing hormonal influence. The Theme of ‘Programming and Reprogramming’ deals with the relationship between early cardiovascular modeling influences (maternal and environmental) and adult cardiovascular functional outcomes. Students will be introduced to experimental approaches and models in physiology and current controversies in cardiovascular research. Disturbances in physiological function will be studied to gain insight into the molecular and cellular bases of disease processes.
In this subject the lectures are supplemented with group discussions where assignment tasks are explored. Students will be introduced to the primary research literature and will consider articles of current interest to analyze for their assignments.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- define and describe cardiovascular structure, function and development at both organ and cellular levels
- describe and critically evaluate how blood pressure is controlled and regulated, and factors involved in development of cardiovascular diseases
- describe the important endocrine bases for maintenance of cardiovascular homeostasis
- develop skills to evaluate and consider the role of genes and environment in shaping cardiovascular health.
- critically analyse and evaluate current scientific literature in the field of cardiovascular pathophysiology
- develop skills in communicating scientific studies and explaining factors that are important in sound experimental design.
Generic skills
Develop the skills to consider the role of genes and environment in shaping cardiovascular health.
Achieve proficiency in reading, analyzing and evaluating current scientific literature in the field of cardiovascular pathophysiology.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
2 subjects (25 points) of Biology at 1st year
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Although there are no specific 200 level prerequisites for this subject it is recommended that B.Sc. or B. Biomed. students should have completed at least one of the following 200 level life science subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
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 |
ZOOL20006 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CEDB20003 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20001 | Principles of Genetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ANAT20006 | Principles of Human Structure |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MIIM20001 | Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PATH20001 | Exploring Human Disease - Science | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ZOOL20005 | Animal Structure and Function | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL20002 | Animal Physiology and Growth | No longer available |
And at least one of the following subjects which provide exposure to experimental methodologies:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHRM20001 | Pharmacology: How Drugs Work | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20005 | Techniques in Molecular Science |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GENE20003 | Experiments in Genetics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PSYC20006 | Biological Psychology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PATH20003 | Experimental Pathology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three 45-minute (Multiple Choice Question) tests worth 20% each in weeks 4-5, 8-9 and in the End of Semester exam period.
| Throughout the semester | 60% |
1 written assignment
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 10% |
1 written assignment
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 15% |
1 written assignment
| End of semester | 15% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Lea Delbridge Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours three x 1 hour Lectures per week plus six x 2 hour workshops (one per fortnight) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Primary Subject Coordinator
Prof Lea Delbridge
Subject Coordinator
Dr Angelina Fong
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in the NG BSc, BBioMed, pre 2008 BSc or BBiomedSc.
Students enrolled in the BSc (pre-2008 BSc), BASc or a combined BSc course will receive science credit for the completion of this subject.
This subject is recommended for BSc students or Bachelor of Biomedicine students undertaking a Physiology major.
Formerly known as 536-301 Integrative Physiology: Heart & Kidney.
Students are expected to have regular access to an internet-enabled computer.
Students are expected to be familiar with word processing, data management and graphical software packages and to be competent in electronic search techniques. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Human Structure and Function Major Physiology Major Physiology Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Human Structure and Function - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further 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: 11 April 2024