James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

PP5005 - Special Topics in Physiology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences (pre 2015)

An independent course of study in which students will demonstrate an advanced, integrated and specialised knowledge, including recent research developments, in 3 physiologically based topics. Students will investigate, review, critically analyse and consolidate scientific literature and synthesise literature reviews on assigned topics. The topics areas for this subject will be developed in consultation with the course coordinator. Students will be required to demonstrate autonomy, initiative, planning and decision making skills in the preparation of literature reviews. This subject is consistent with AQF level 9.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2014
Coordinator: Dr Suzy Munns
Assessment:essays (% - 100%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Assessment by written examination, seminar or assignments as determined by the appropriate Head of School

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2014
Coordinator: Dr Suzy Munns
Assessment:assignments (% - 100%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Assessment by written examination, seminar or assignments as determined by the appropriate Head of School

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.