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PHSI4013: Physiology Honours C
2021 unit information
After completing the requirements for award of a Bachelor of Medical Sciences or Bachelor of Science a student who has majored in Physiology, and have undertaken at least one 3000 level unit of study in Physiology or related disciplines of medical science may be permitted to undertake a fourth honours year. This consists mainly of a research project carried out under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. A list of projects offered for the coming session will be provided on the Physiology website. Early in the course the student is required to write an extended essay based on the subject of their research, and will throughout the year attend timetabled honours sessions. Examination is mainly by thesis, with the student's performance in the laboratory and in the end-of-year public seminar being considered. Opportunities exist to gain teaching experience by casual employment as a demonstrator in undergradaute practical classes. To qualify for entry into these honours courses you need to meet the minimum requirements of the Faculty of Science and the discipline. All students need to apply to the discipline to be admitted to an honours year. Gaining entry into honours in Physiology is competitive - the standard you need to achieve must meet certain minimum requirements, but will also depend on the number and quality of other applicants in that year. Candidates are required to meet with the Honours coordinator before the end of semester two of the preceding year (Semester One for mid-year applicants), to discuss your intentions and lodge a completed expression of interest form prior to completing an application with the Faculty of Science. An expression of interest form can be downloaded from the Discipline website. A copy of a completed and signed expression of interest form is the only documentation you should submit as proof of contact with the Discipline. Only those applicants who have attached a completed expression of interest and have met with the honours coordinator before lodging their application with the Faculty of Science will be approved.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Department of Medical Sciences
| Code | PHSI4013 |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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PHSI4012 |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify, collect, critically evaluate, synthesise and distil information from a range of relevant sources
- LO2. Develop rationale/s that directly support the research question/s, aims and hypotheses
- LO3. Design robust experiments, collect and analyse their outcomes to investigate a research question
- LO4. Interpret research findings in addressing experimental aims and hypotheses
- LO5. Apply research findings to the relevant current theories and models in the chosen field of research
- LO6. Communicate research practice in written and oral form for a discipline appropriate audience
- LO7. Produce independent research which is an original contribution to the field
- LO8. Act with integrity in their research practice and professional relationships, working within established ethical and regulatory frameworks
- LO9. Establish collaborative and professional relationships with other students and staff
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