536-304 Seminars and Experimental Physiology

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Students completing this subject should:

• comprehend the experimental approaches to Physiology in a research setting;

• develop a strong appreciation of hypothesis testing, experimental design, experimental procedures, data acquisition and processing;

• appreciate the procedures of presentation and communication between scientists in a research community.

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This subject primarily provides practical and research experience at an advanced level. Students will spend 2 x 45 hours (each over a 6 week period) in small group teaching with a staff member. Students actively participate in the investigation of specific physiological problems. Every endeavour will be made to offer students the areas of study of their choice. Units being offered vary from year to year, but include renal physiology, brain function, vascular function, nutrition, muscle physiology, nerve cellular physiology, intestinal physiology and haematology. Course work includes practical work, seminars and review of the literature.

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