Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will have an advanced knowledge and understanding of specialised areas of physiology; understand the ways in which new knowledge in the field is acquired; have worked as a member of a small group to design and undertake a small research project in a specialised area of physiology; have gained an understanding of how research is planned and undertaken; have acquired skills in knowledge acquisition, oral presentation, computation and report preparation via presentation of a small research report.
Synopsis This subject is designed to provide students with an introduction to some of the current areas of research being undertaken in physiology at Monash and affiliated institutes. Students will choose to study in, and undertake project work in, one of three specialised areas of physiology. The areas of focus are currently (1) From neurone to brain - the mechanisms underlying the physiology of the peripheral and central nervous systems. (2) Regulating body systems in exercise - the physiological responses and adaptations of the cardio-respiratory and skeleto-motor systems to exercise and training. (3) Endocrinology and reproduction - the regulation of the endocrine system, the regulation of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, fetal physiology and parturition and the use of new reproductive and endocrine technologies.
Assessment Project/assignment: 20% + Written practical examination: 20% + Written theory examination: 60%