PP5201 - 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 current research interests of academic staff in the Fields of Physiology and Pharmacology. Students will normally be required to attend PP3201 lectures, tutorials and practicals and complete an advanced assignment or equivalent work to postgraduate standard.

Learning Outcomes

• evaluate a broad selection of current research concepts in physiology at an advanced level;
• 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;
• independently formulate a novel research question, and compose and present a grant application; demonstrating a depth of knowledge in one specific area;
• autonomously investigate and critically analyse scientific literature and construct a scientific literature review;
• 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

PP3201

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator:	Dr Damien Paris
Contact hours:	36 hours lectures 6 hours tutorials 24 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); other exams (25%); assignments (25%).

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.