Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science
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Three of the following:
Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: 600-101 Biology),
Mathematical Sciences 618-100, 618-101, 618-102, Psychology 512-101, History and Philosophy of Science 136-101 or 136-102, Statistics 619-100.
Combined Courses. First year students who take a full year's course load and only 2 of the Science subjects listed above will be eligible for selection into 200 level Physiology.
One of the following combinations: Cell Biology 606-205, 606-206, Microbiology 526-201, 526-202, Pharmacology 534-201 and Chemistry 610-221 or 610-220, Genetics 652-201, 652-202, Zoology 654-202.
Physiology 536-201, 536-202 and 536-203 are recommended for students considering taking Physiology in third year.
Physiology-201 and 202 are generally the minimum requirements for acceptance into third year. However students taking only 536-201 may seek exemption from the Head of Department. Students must take at least 78 hours practical work in second year.
Physiology 536-207 is a terminal subject and is of general interest to students interested in Health Issues, Environmental Sciences and Education.
Students who wish to study Physiology must have completed Physiology 536-201 and 536-202 unless exempted by the Head of the Department. The subjects offered are especially designed to complement each other and integrate with other Medical Science subjects.
Third year Physiology is offered as a group of six subjects. Four subjects (536-301, 536-302, 536-303, 536-306) encompass the basic Physiology teaching and the other two subjects (536-304, 536-305) cannot be taken without the necessary co-requisite or prerequisite subjects. Physiology 304 is the major subject offering practical experience in Physiology at an advanced level. The Department strongly recommends that Physiology students take this subject in combination with other subjects.
Students who have completed Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology and Zoology without Physiology at the 200-level may be admitted to individual 300-level subjects. Students should consult with subject advisers in the Department during the second Semester of their second year.
Admission to the 400-level is open to students qualifying for B. Sc. in Physiology or in related disciplines.
The aim of Physiology subjects 536-201, 536-202 and 536-203 is to introduce the student to the investigation of body systems and their control at the cellular and systemic levels, with emphasis on quantitative aspects of Physiology studied as an experimental science. They are intended to provide an adequate background for all third year physiology units, and to stand alone as the physiological components for students with majors in other disciplines.
On completion of these subjects a student should have an understanding of cellular physiology, concerned with both those properties that characterise all living cells, and those that are unique to special cell types such as neurones and muscle fibres; systemic physiology, in which the activity of different tissues and organs subserving the various coordinated functions of the human body (e. g. the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems) are considered. The emphasis is on the functions of the human body, although the foundations of this knowledge commonly depend on observations and experiment in other animals; the skills required to observe physiological responses; the skills to record and analyse data accurately.
The aim of Physiology 207 is to introduce students to whole body function, health and nutrition. On completion the students should have an understanding of the physiological aspects of both personal and community health and nutrition.
On completion of 300-level Physiology subjects, a student should have attained; specialised knowledge in the areas of Physiology of interest to the student; a precise and detailed knowledge of specialist areas in physiology; an appreciation of how areas of physiology integrate to give overall control of body function; the ability to generate and test hypotheses in an area of interest to the student; a strong background in current approaches and technology to test concepts in Physiology.
Note: 536-496 and 536-497 must be taken concurrently. To successfully complete the Honours program in Physiology, students must obtain passes of 65% or better in both 536-496 and 536-497.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 10 1995 Last modified: Oct 10 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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