PHY3171 Clinical and experimental cardiovascular physiology
Faculty of Science
PHY3171 Clinical and experimental cardiovascular physiology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 7 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
This unit explores the frontiers of our understanding of cardiovascular physiology in health and disease. The roles of the nervous system, hormonal and metabolic factors and of the kidney are examined, with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms in blood pressure control and hypertension. Current cutting-edge research underpins all aspects of the course and the emphasis is on assisted self directed learning and project based learning.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Human cardiovascular responses - online quiz5%
- Cardiovascular research taskResearch assignment5%
- Journal club presentationPresentation7.5%
- Dive reflex laboratory reportReport10%
- Cardiovascular research task - Final reportReport15%
- Mini-clinical trial7.5%
- Mid-semester test (MCQ – 45 min)In class test10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the major cardiovascular diseases, including how they impact on the individual and society;
- 2
Use specific example of cardiovascular physiology to explain how different body systems work together;
- 3
Critically evaluate the cardiovascular research literature;
- 4
Design and analyse a cardiovascular physiology experiment, using statistical analysis to help with the interpretation of the data;
- 5
Present scientific data in oral and written formats.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures21 hours
- Laboratories27 hours
Two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical per week
Where it fits
PHY3171 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Kate Denton
- Dr Joanne Caldwell Odgers
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lucinda Krause
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHY3171?
PHY3171 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHY3171 offered?
In 2021, PHY3171 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does PHY3171 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 7 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PHY3171?
PHY3171 is part of Physiology.