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Research-Based Physiology (PHYS20009)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators
Dr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Kristina Anevska
k.anevska@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Dr Kristina Anevska
k.anevska@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of Level 1 quantitative science subject (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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3 x in-class assignments, completed during workshop sessions (300 words each), due Weeks 2, 3 and 4
| From Week 2 to Week 4 | 5% |
In-class participation, each week | During the teaching period | 5% |
A research study assignment
| Week 5 | 15% |
3 x written reports (500 words each), due Weeks 6, 7 and 8 (10% each)
| From Week 6 to Week 8 | 30% |
3 x online quizzes (10 questions each), due Weeks 5, 6 and 7 | From Week 5 to Week 7 | 5% |
A research project and written report
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Angelina Fong Coordinator Kristina Anevska Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours one x 1 hour lecture and one x 3 hour practical per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 15 January 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.auDr Kristina Anevska
k.anevska@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kristina Anevska Coordinator Angelina Fong Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours one x 1 hour lecture and one x 3 hour practical per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 3 July 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Kristina Anevska
k.anevska@unimelb.edu.auDr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative 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: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Principles Of Human Anatomy And Physiology 2nd Asia-Pacific Edition Gerard J Tortora - Wiley Direct
- 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 Major Zoology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - 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 (Production)
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
quota subject - application deadline as per http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
- 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