hbs2ppa human physiology practicum a
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICUM A
HBS2PPA
2020
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.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChris Van Der Poel
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBHS or LZCHS or AZAHS or HBHN and must have passed the following subjects: [HBS1HBA or HBS101] and [HBS1HBB or HBS102] OR Students must be enrolled in the following course code: SBMS; SBMD or SZSS and must have passed one of the following subject: BIO1MGC OR Students admitted in any other course must have passed: BIO1CO or BIO1OOS or equivalent
Co-requisitesHBS2PTA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents provisionally enrol via student online by 30th November. Student online will be closed for selection following this date. Late enrolment may be considered. Priority enrolment is given to students taking the subject as a core requirement. Selection based on first year WAM and subject quota for all other students. Unsuccessful students will be withdrawn from the subject and notified via e-mail by the end of the year. Students should check their enrolment status online. Students admitted into the Science Double Degree (SZSS) must be undertaking a Bachelor of Biomedical Science to undertake this subject unless Coordinator approval is received.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSilverthorn, D.U.
Year2016
Edition/Volume7 edition
PublisherPEARSON
ISBNN/A
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Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChris Van Der Poel
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual oral presentation (500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Two team critical analysis tasks (Total 800-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One team written research report (Total 1,000-words equivalent)To be completed at the end of each weekly prac class. Questions based on material covered in prac class | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Two individual practical tests (Total 1,500-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |