Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Physiology has played a major role in the progress of biomedical sciences over the last 100 years and will be integral to advancing health care and medicine in the future. Fundamental research ('basic science') is becoming increasingly specialised, especially in the fields of cellular and molecular biology. PHYL3001 ‘Experimental Physiology' has been structured to give students an insight into some of the major processes controlling cellular function, including membrane transport and electrical phenomena, cell signalling, and regulation of force in skeletal and smooth muscle. Students develop an understanding of these physiological processes through the lens of scientific investigation and evaluation of previous experimental findings, with all their strengths and weaknesses. Students gain experience in hypothesis-driven experimental design and execution, experimental techniques in cell and tissue physiology, and scientific communication with a specific emphasis on scientific writing.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain physiological processes underlying cell and tissue function, including (a) mechanisms of electrical and ionic events that regulate cell function, (b) mechanisms of skeletal and smooth muscle function, and (c) the interaction between cells and their dynamic biochemical and biomechanical microenvironment; (2) apply experimental techniques in cell and tissue physiology; (3) demonstrate hypothesis-driven experimental design and execution; and (4) evaluate and communicate experimental outcomes.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written examination; (2) laboratory reports; and (3) online quizzes. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Erin Lloyd and Associate Professor Peter Noble
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofPHYL2002 Physiology of Cells
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
lab classes: 3 labs up to 6 hours each
tutorials: up to 8 hours (four 2 hour tutorials throughout semester)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.