PP5101 - Advanced and Integrated Physiology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
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.
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.
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:
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PP3101 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Lisa Chilton |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Suzy Munns, Dr Lisa Chilton, Dr Richard Francis, Ms Christine Hall. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 36 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 22 hours tutorials
- 18 hours practicals
- assessment and self-directed study
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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.