PHY4200 - Advanced studies in physiology
12 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.250 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Science
Leader(s): Dr Stuart Hirst
Offered
Clayton Full year 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester to First semester 2009 (Day)
Synopsis
The Honours year aims to develop analytic abilities, research skills, and communication skills, as well as provide students with advanced knowledge in specific areas of physiology. In this unit, students will gain experience in critical reading of scientific literature, scientific communication skills, and the use of statistical tools for analysis. Further, core and optional lectures/tutorials on advanced aspects of physiology and other training areas provide a means to broaden their knowledge and skills.
Assessment
Advanced training in Physiological Research: 30%
Statistics assignment: 20%
Review of literature in selected area (4000 words): 20%
Critique of unseen scientific paper: 30%