PP3201 - Contemporary Research in Physiology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
This subject will build upon the basic and theoretical concepts taught in other physiology subjects. Students will investigate and evaluate an array of technologies and methods currently employed in monitoring/quantitating physiological processes and the application of these methods to solve physiological problems. This subject will explore a broad selection of research concepts in physiology with a focus on the research interests of academic staff in the Fields of Physiology and Pharmacology.
Learning Outcomes
- Summarise and evaluate a broad selection of current research concepts in physiology;
- Describe and evaluate a range of experimental methods suitable for <i> in vitro </i> and <i> in vivo </i> research in physiology;
- Collect, analyse and interpret data using selected experimental methods in the context of the current physiological literature;
- Prepare critical scientific reports in the format of journal article submissions within the discipline of physiology;
- Evaluate scientific literature to identify current research problems/new research opportunities, then design studies to investigate these areas;
- As a team formulate a novel research question, and compose and present a grant application; demonstrating a depth of knowledge in one specific area;
- Demonstrate biosafety principles, and ethical standards within the context of laboratory classes;
- Practise academic integrity in, but not limited to, report writing, group work and examinations..
| Prerequisites: | PP2101 and PP2201 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | PP3102 and PP5201 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 25-Aug-2016 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Damien Paris |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); assignments (30%); seminars (20%). |
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