Research-Based Physiology (PHYS20009)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 1 - 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

On completion of the subject, students should be able to:

  • To learn physiological concepts in a practical setting
  • Understand the principles and elements of experimental design
  • To develop and apply practical skills in how to conduct physiological experiments, and communicate these results in written form
  • To develop and apply skills of critical analysis of scientific literature
  • 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: 20 March 2025

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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 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: 20 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

3 x in-class assignments, completed during workshop sessions (300 words each), due Weeks 2, 3 and 4

  • 900 words (total)
From Week 2 to Week 45%

In-class participation, each week

During the teaching period5%

A research study assignment

  • 750 words
Week 515%

3 x written reports (500 words each), due Weeks 6, 7 and 8 (10% each)

  • 1500 words (total)
From Week 6 to Week 830%

3 x online quizzes (10 questions each), due Weeks 5, 6 and 7

From Week 5 to Week 75%

A research project and written report

  • 2000 words
During the examination period40%

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAngelina Fong
    CoordinatorMelody Chang
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursone x 1 hour lecture and one x 3 hour practical per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date25 February 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022

    Semester 1 contact information

    Subject Coordinators

    Dr Angelina Fong
    Dr Melody Chang
    PHYS-20009@unimelb.edu.au

    Administrative Coordination

    BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorAngelina Fong
    CoordinatorMelody Chang
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursone x 1 hour lecture and one x 3 hour practical per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 3 July 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    Subject Coordinators

    Dr Angelina Fong
    Dr Melody Chang
    PHYS-20009@unimelb.edu.au

    Administrative Coordination

    BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au

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: 20 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 20 March 2025