hbs2ppb human physiology prac b
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICUM B
HBS2PPB
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will undertake a series of interactive, application focused practical exercises in human physiology. This subject is designed to provide students with a 'hands-on' approach to learning human physiology within a laboratory environment. Topics covered include the respiratory system, gastrointestinal system and metabolism, the renal system and principles of endocrinology.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJarrod Church
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites HBS2PTB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Human Physiology: An integrated approach | Recommended | Silverthorn, D.U. (2016) | 7TH EDN, Pearson Education Ltd |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Employ discipline-appropriate instrumentation to competently measure and record physiological data in an experimental setting.
- Activities:
- Weekly practical sessions
02. Analyse experimental data in order to draw logical and well-supported conclusions about physiological processes.
- Activities:
- Weekly practical sessions
03. Summarise experimental findings in a discipline-relevant format and present them to your peers as an oral communication.
- Activities:
- Poster presentation
04. Prepare a scientific report which presents experimental methods, results and conclusions in a format consistent with standard physiology publications.
- Activities:
- Major report
05. Work collaboratively and productively in a team environment.
- Activities:
- Weekly practical sessions, poster presentation, major report
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size180
Enrolment information Limited Laboratory Space All students must also be enrolled in co-requisite HBS2PTB
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJarrod Church
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten 100-word post-lab submissions | 20 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Two 300-word research analysis tasks | 25 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| One 1,500-word team research report | 40 | 04, 05 | |
| One 500-word team research presentation | 15 | 03, 05 |