Frontiers in Physiology

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

120 hours

New Generation Bachelor of Science

plus one of:

or

New Generation Bachelor of Biomedicine

Prior to 2009

Bachelor of Science

536-201 Principles of Physiology

and

536-211 Physiology: Control of Body Function

and

536-222 Experimental Physiology

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I

and

536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II

At least one other level 3 Physiology subject

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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The subject will provide a detailed understanding of some of the most recent advances in select areas of physiology presented as key note lectures attended by all students in this subject.

Students then select, as guided by their interest, from a number of areas of study that reflect the dynamic nature of physiology and research focuses of the department. These currently encompass i) Cardiovascular Health, ii) Muscle and Exercise Physiology and iii) Neurophysiology.

Students develop theoretical background in part using graduate skills in planning, qualitative and quantitative critical analysis, and communication of molecular, biological, biochemical and physiological approaches to investigate physiological processes.

Students will be introduced to new technologies that enable the understanding of selected areas of study. A research-focused assignment will bring together elements of both theoretical and practical Physiology and is designed to extend teamwork experiences, the ability to read critically, and to evaluate and communicate physiological information.

To develop an understanding of Physiology as a modern, research-intensive scientific discipline.

• One mid-semester written report on Keynote lectures (20%);
• One mid-semester written report on a research project (40%);
• Two x 50 minute mid-semester exams (each 20%).

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This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• To develop knowledge of Physiology as a research-intensive multidisciplinary science.
• To develop and apply skills of critical evaluation of scientific literature, physiological data and experimental design.
• To develop the capacity to understand practical skills and technologies in the solution of scientific problems.
• To develop the skills to communicate the results of Physiological study in both written and oral form.
• To have an appreciation of the historical background and evolution of scientific concepts.
• To foster a sense of intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning, and a capacity to be creative and innovative.

This subject is available to students enrolled in the New Generation BSc, BBioMed, pre-2008 BSc or BBiomedSc.