PHY3181 Hormones and reproduction
Faculty of Science
PHY3181 Hormones and reproduction 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 45%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
Explores cutting-edge research in the detailed study of reproduction including hormonal control, ovarian and menstrual cycles, fertilization and reproductive diseases. The course considers how various physiological states such as body weight, stress and aging influence reproduction. Details current research ideas on normal function and dysfunction in this area, and new technologies. Emphasis is on assisted self-directed learning and project based learning.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester practical class assessmentsOther45%
- Mid-semester multiple choice examinationIn class test5%
- In-semester oral presentationPresentation10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the structures and functions of the endocrine system in the body;
- 2
Explain the hormonal and neuronal control of male and female reproductive function;
- 3
Explain the consequences of abnormal reproductive physiology and the associated diseases or pathologies;
- 4
Communicate scientific information via an oral presentation or a written report;
- 5
Critically evaluate the scientific literature and orally present current reproductive physiology research;
- 6
Demonstrate physiology laboratory skills, including dissection, histology, data analysis and graphing;
- 7
Work in groups to complete experimental projects and written scientific documents.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories9 hours
- Applied sessions3 hours
Two 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical per week
Where it fits
PHY3181 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Belinda Henry
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Renea Taylor
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHY3181?
PHY3181 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHY3181 offered?
In 2021, PHY3181 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does PHY3181 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PHY3181?
PHY3181 is part of Physiology.