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Physiology Research Project Part 1 (PHYS40005)
HonoursPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (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 1
Subject Coordinators:
Dr Angelina Fong
angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Garron Dodd
garron.dodd@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Demonstrate advance knowledge in their field of physiology and biomedical research.
- Analyse and critically assess scientific literature in the context of their specialised research.
- Design and conduct scientific experiment within their specialised research area, acquire, analyse and evaluate the quality of research data.
- Describe and apply technical skills in advanced, modern biomedical research techniques, and solving complex problems in real-world situations.
- Work effectively independently, and collaboratively under supervision within a research team, to direct and guide their independent learning and research.
- Direct and guide their independent learning and research.
- Clearly and effectively communicate scientific knowledge and information to a range of audience in both written and oral format.
- Identify and follow appropriate risk assessment and ethical conduct.
Generic skills
- Critical analysis and evaluation of complex scientific issues.
- Identification of critical and essential factors from a large body of information from a variety of scientific databases.
- To develop skills in communication of complex scientific ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- To develop ability to self-directed and independent research.
- To enhance and develop abilities to work effectively in a team environment.
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 (Online) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHYS90008 | Advanced Seminars in Physiology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written literature review
| Due during semester 1 | 15% |
Written thesis
| Due at the end of semester 2 | 65% |
Two oral presentations
| One in each semester | 20% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (PHYS40005) and 2 (PHYS40006) of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Garron Dodd and Angelina Fong Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 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 Garron Dodd
garron.dodd@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