hbs3apb advanced human phys b

ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY B: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

HBS3APB

2014

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this capstone subject, students will explore aspects of advanced physiology, focusing on physiological principles and their applications, and recent research findings. The content is investigated from a theoretical and practical viewpoint, including applications in the fields of pathophysiology and pharmacology. A major focus of the practical component is the development of scientific research skills and team work skills. Students will engage in a semester-long independent research project that encompasses all components of the scientific method. At the completion of semester, students will present their independent research work in written, oral, and poster format. Development of research skills, scientific writing skills, communicating to the public, and oral presentation skills are of particular importance in Advanced Human Physiology B. An additional focus of this capstone subject is for students to continue to investigate potential career paths in the Human Biosciences.

FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorBrianna Julien

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites HBS3APA

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsBrilliant Writing Tips for StudentsRecommendedCopus, J. (2010)HAMPSHIRE: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
ReadingsGetting CriticalRecommendedWilliams, K. (2012)HAMPSHIRE: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
ReadingsHow to write and publish a scientific paper (7th ed.)RecommendedDay, R.A. & Gastel, B. (2011)CAMBRIDGE: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouise Lexis

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Combination of face-to-face and online"

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.

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
four 200-word laboratory reports8
one 1,000-word team poster presentation10
one 1,500-word research report15
one 10-mins seminar presentation10
one 3-hour written exam40
one 500-word research report5
two 50-word team work evaluations2
two 500-word online assignments10