Physiology Research Project

Subject PHYS40005 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2014:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: 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:

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.
Prerequisites:

Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Science to complete this subject.

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Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Equitable Adjustment Procedure (SEAP), academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Rene Koopman

Contact

Academic Coordinator:

Dr Rene Koopman

rkoopman@unimelb.edu.au

Administrative Coordinator:

Ms Lesley Robinson
lesleyr@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.

Students will be enrolled in a combination of the research project subjects indicated below to ensure they have completed a total of 75 points for the research project by the end of their course.

PHYS40005 Physiology Research Project - 25 points
PHYS40006 Physiology Research Project - 50 points
Learning Outcomes:

None
Assessment:

Written literature review - 5000 words (15%) due during semester 1
Written thesis - 10,000 words (65%) due at the end of semester 2
Two oral presentations (20%), one in each semester
Prescribed Texts:

None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Critical analysis of complex scientific issues.
Identification of critical and essential factors from a large body of information
Constructive critique of a scientific presentation
Written and oral communication skills at a high standard.
Contribution to intellectual discussion
Generation of new ideas for scientific experiments
Links to further information: http://www.physiology.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Physiology
Physiology

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