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Frontiers in Physiology (PHYS30008)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Prof David Alan Williams
Dr Charles Sevigny
Dr Angelina Fong
Administrative Coordination
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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The subject will provide a detailed understanding of some of the most recent advances in select areas of physiology presented as key note lectures attended by all students in this subject.
Students then engage with a number of areas of study that reflect the dynamic nature of physiology and research focuses of the department. These currently encompass i) Cardiovascular Health, ii) Muscle and Exercise Physiology and iii) Neurophysiology.
Students develop theoretical background in part using graduate skills in planning, qualitative and quantitative critical analysis, and communication of molecular, biological, biochemical and physiological approaches to investigate physiological processes.
Students will be introduced to new technologies that enable the understanding of selected areas of study. A research-focused assignment will bring together elements of both theoretical and practical Physiology and is designed to extend teamwork experiences, the ability to read critically, and to evaluate and communicate physiological information.
Intended learning outcomes
- Developed knowledge of Physiology as a research-intensive multidisciplinary science;
- Applied skills in critical evaluation of scientific literature, physiological data and experimental design.
- A capacity to understand practical skills and technologies in the solution of scientific problems.
- Skills in both oral and written communication to both scientific and lay audiences.
- An appreciation of the historical background and evolution of scientific concepts.
- A sense of intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning, with a capacity to be creative and innovative.
- Developed skills related to problem solving, teamwork, analytical reading, self-assessment, and assessment of peers.
Generic skills
- To develop knowledge of Physiology as a research-intensive multidisciplinary science.
- To develop and apply skills of critical evaluation of scientific literature, physiological data and experimental design.
- To develop the capacity to understand practical skills and technologies in the solution of scientific problems.
- To develop the skills to communicate the results of Physiological study in both written and oral form.
- To have an appreciation of the historical background and evolution of scientific concepts.
- To foster a sense of intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning, and a capacity to be creative and innovative.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
plus one of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 |
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
All Students:
At least one other level 3 Physiology subject (this can also be taken concurrently).
Corequisites
See Prerequisites
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One written report on lay writing directly related to the group poster project (individual assignment)
| Week 8 | 15% |
One poster presentation on a group research project (group task, groups of 6)
| Late in the teaching period | 20% |
Peer-review participation mark assessed upon completion of poster project | Week 12 | 5% |
3 x multiple choice question tests (total equivalent of 2000 words) held throughout the semester and exam period (weeks 5, 9, and exam period) (20% each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Charles Sevigny Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week plus 1 x three hour workshops (research) per fortnight (total contact hours: 54) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Prof David Alan Williams
Dr Charles Sevigny
Dr Angelina Fong
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Subject notes
This subject is available to students enrolled in the New Generation BSc, BBioMed, pre-2008 BSc or BBiomedSc.
- 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 Informal specialisation Animal Disease Biotechnology specialisation - 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: 27 April 2024