HBS2PPA
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICUM A
HBS2PPA
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. Research skills development, including critical thinking and scientific writing, is incorporated in this subject. Topics covered include molecular mechanisms of action potentials in nerve and cells, mechanisms of muscle contraction, and cardiovascular physiology.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChris Van Der Poel
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites HBS2PTA
Incompatible subjects HBS2HPA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Enrolments will not be permitted after the commencement of week one
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach | Recommended | Silverthron, D.U. 2016 | PEARSON, 7 edition |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use discipline-appropriate instrumentation to competently measure and record physiological data and apply these to the integrated understanding of basic physiological principles
- Activities:
- Weekly Lab Submissions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to achieve well integrated, cohesive outcomes in physiology practical tasks
- Activities:
- Team Writing Tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
03. Write a physiologically well reasoned evidence based scientific report on the outcomes of experimental data within a collaborative environment
- Activities:
- Poster Presentation; Major Research Report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size160
Enrolment information limited laboratory space Preference to BHSc students undertaking Physiology stream. Must also be enrolled in HBS2PTA.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChris Van Der Poel
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven 100-word post-lab submissions (3% each) | 21 | 01 | |
| One 2,000-word team research report | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Four 300-word research analysis tasks (6% each) | 24 | 02, 03 | |
| one team oral poster presentation (1000-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |