James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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PP5101 - Advanced and Integrated Physiology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Subject Description
- This subject will focus on advanced topics in respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal physiology, integrating these three topics at the cellular, organ and whole body levels. This subject expands on the principles and concepts discussed in the Medical Physiology subjects with particular emphasis on the integrated function of these systems in exercise as well as in special situations (diving, high altitude, space. Subject content and learning objectives as for PP3101. Students will normally be required to attend PP3101 lectures, tutorials and practicals and complete an advanced assignment or equivalent work to postgraduate standard.
Learning Outcomes
- complete in-depth analysis and integration of the normal physiological processes of selected organ systems at an advanced level using the current literature in this area
- evaluate and critique published research articles for assessment of scientific validity
- hypothesise and discuss the manner in which these organ systems integrate function in order to serve the organism's needs
- predict and discuss the consequences of altering key physiological variables on organ system function
- predict and discuss the interplay between body systems as physiological conditions change
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (16%) - Group & Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (34%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; A satisfactory level (>40%) overall on-course assessment components; A grade of at least 40% on the written final theory exam
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: PP3101
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Lisa Chilton |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Suzy Munns MR Gary Nolan DR Lisa Chilton DR Richard Francis MS Christine Hall |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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