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Physiology: Adapting to Challenges (PHYS30012)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-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 2
Subject Coordinator
Dr Angelina Fong
Administrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Physiology is the study of body systems and how it maintains homeostasis. The body systems are dynamic processes that must constantly adapt to changes both within the body and the outside environment. This subject will explore various adaptive processes in metabolism, circulation, respiration, body temperature, and muscle that is vital to maintenance of health. We will explore how these systems change and adapt at different life stages or events, such as growth, pregnancy, aging, exercise, or diet and nutrition. In addition, this subject will also explore the adaptive changes required to enable humans to survive in extreme environments or perform acts of physical endurance.
Student will engage with a number of areas of study that reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of physiology and research in physiology. Students will be introduced to new and modern research technologies that showcases recent advances in field of Physiology.
In this subject the lectures are supplemented by workshops where students have the opportunity to work collaboratively on a research project that will bring together elements of theoretical and practical Physiology. This project is designed to extend teamwork experiences, the ability to read critically, and to evaluate and communicate scientific information to both an expert audience, and a general audience.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Physiology as an actively evolving research-intensive multidisciplinary science;
- Apply skills in critical evaluation of scientific literature, physiological data and experimental design;
- Describe and critique practical skills and technologies in the solution of scientific problems;
- Communicate physiology concepts in oral and written forms to both scientific and lay audiences;
- Recognise the historical background and evolution of scientific concepts;
- Demonstrate an intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning, with a capacity to be creative and innovative; and
- Demonstrate skills related to problem solving, teamwork, analytical reading, self-assessment, and assessment of peers.
Generic skills
- Team work
- Independent research skills
- Critical evaluation of academic (scientific) literature
- Presentation skills
- Critical analysis
- Application of scientific knowledge to new and novel circumstances
- Application of scientific knowledge to real world problems
Last updated: 3 May 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for Bachelor of Science students
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS20009 | Research-Based Physiology |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ZOOL20006 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL30007 | Experimental Animal Behaviour | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PATH30002 | Techniques for Investigation of Disease | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BCMB30011 | Cellular Metabolism and Disease | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BCMB30002 | Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BCMB30003 | Molecular Aspects of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BCMB30010 | Advanced Techniques in Molecular Science |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CEDB30002 | Concepts in Cell & Developmental Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC20007 | Cognitive Psychology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC20008 | Developmental Psychology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Prerequisites for Bachelor of Biomedicine students
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
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
Attendance at the weekly team project workshop is required and the students contribution to the team project will be assessed by their peers within the group mid-(to allow potential remediation) and end of semester. Low contribution by a student as assessed by the peer-review score may be used as a multiplier on the team project mark for the individual. This is required to ensure fair and equitable contribution to the project.
Last updated: 3 May 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
10 weekly online quizzes
| From Week 2 to Week 12 | 20% |
Individual timed multiple question test
| During the end of semester exam period | 20% |
Peer evaluation | Week 6 and 12 | 10% |
One individual written lay writing report directly related to the topics for the group poster project
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 20% |
Group presentation on poster project
| Week 12 | 30% |
Additional details
Hours of work required for assessment items includes face-to-face contact hours, revision/study and time on assessment task.
Last updated: 3 May 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Angelina Fong Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 4 hours per week of workshops Total time commitment 140 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Angelina Fong
Administrative Coordination
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
140 hours Contact hours: 2 hrs /week for weeks 1 – 3, 4 hrs/week from weeks 4 – 12 = 42 hrs. Weekly Online Quizzes (Canvas): 1 hr /week (weeks 2 – 12) = 11 hrs Online learning resources(Canvas): 1.5 hr /week = 18 hrs Team project: Collaboration work outside of workshop = 5 hrs/week for 8 Weeks = 32 hours Independent study: 4 hrs /week for 12 weeks = 37 hrs Total 140 hrs
Last updated: 3 May 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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: 3 May 2023