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Research-Based Physiology (PHYS20009)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 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 1
Subject Coordinators
Dr Angelina Fong
Dr Melody Chang
PHYS-20009@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Dr Angelina Fong
Dr Melody Chang
PHYS-20009@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 3 October 2023
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 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - 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 (On Campus - 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: 3 October 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 3 October 2023
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Melody Chang Coordinator Angelina Fong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours one x 1 hour lecture and one x 3 hour practical per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 24 February 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Angelina Fong
Dr Melody Chang
PHYS-20009@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Melody Chang Coordinator Angelina Fong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours one x 1 hour lecture and one x 3 hour practical per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 2 July 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Angelina Fong
Dr Melody Chang
PHYS-20009@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
Time commitment details
48 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
- Completion rate. Students who started their course from 2022 and are in a CSP or receiving a HELP Loan (eg FEE-HELP) must meet the completion rate to continue to receive Commonwealth Support for that course.
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement, and as a fail toward the completion rate, unless there are approved ‘special circumstances’.
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: 3 October 2023
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
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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: 3 October 2023