Unit details [CHP]
Human Physiology
Enrolment code: CHP206
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Unit description:
Builds on Human Biology (CHG100), giving students an understanding of the function of
the main physiological systems and their integration and interaction in the human body.
Students learn how to collect and interpret relevant information in order to develop logical
ways of dealing with problems associated with the function and control of physiological
systems. In addition students are given the opportunity to develop their oral, written and
computer literacy skills.
The unit includes the study of: the cardiovascular; respiratory; gastrointestinal and renal
systems; some aspects of sports science; integrated physiology; and the
patho-physiological consequences of disease in these systems. Some project work is
carried out at the Royal Hobart and other hospitals.
Staff: Dr J Walls (Coordinator), staff of Anatomy and Physiology and Clinical staff from
appropriate departments at the RHH.
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: 2 hrs lectures, 3 hrs practical, 1-hr tutorial weekly
Prereq: CHG100 or KZA150; students without prereqs should consult unit coordinator
Assess: theory and practical exams (65%), in course assessment (35%)
Required: Berne RM & MN Levy, Principles of Physiology, ISBN 0323008135
Berne RM & MN Levy, Physiology, ISBN 0815109520
Ganong, Review of Medical Physiology, ISBN 0838582346.
West, Best and Taylor’s Physiological Basis of Medical Practice, ISBN 0683089471.
Jacobson and Levine, Clinical GI Physiology for the Exam Taker, ISBN 0721637019.
A practical manual (for which there is a small levy) is supplied.
Courses: [S3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Neuroscience A
Enrolment code: CHP311
Offered: Hbt: sem 1
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Special note: runs concurrently with CAM320 for medical students; classes commence in
February one week before the rest of the University.
Unit description:
Provides an understanding of the integrated structure and function of the nervous system.
Following introductory sections on properties of neurons, glia and synapses, the unit deals
with major functional systems (for example, somatosensory system, motor system, vision
and hearing and higher level processing), with emphasis on normal function and effects of
pathological lesions. Opportunities for understanding applied aspects of basic
neuroscience are provided by lectures on neurological disorders. The core lecture series is
amplified by practical classes with both a structural and functional orientation.
Staff: Dr MI Chuah (Coordinator), staff of Anatomy & Physiology
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 75 hrs project work
Prereq: (CHG100 and an appropriate level 200 unit) or CHP206
Assess: 2-hr written and 1-hr practical mid-sem test (35%), 2-hr
written and 1-hr practical end-of-sem exam (65%)
Required: Nolte J, The Human Brain, 5th edn, Mosby, 2001
Highly recommended: Zigmond et al, Fundamental Neuroscience, 1999
Recommend: Reference texts and atlas: Haines, Fundamental Neuroscience, 1997
Kandel ER et al, Principles of Neural Science, Elsevier, 1992
Jennes et al, Atlas of the Human Brain, Lippincott, 1995
Other appropriate material will be indicated during the year.
Courses: [S3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Neuroscience B
Enrolment code: CHP312
Offered: Hbt: sem 2
Special note: runs concurrently with CAM320 for medical students; classes commence in
February one week before the rest of the University.
Unit description:
Follows on directly from CHP311 Neuroscience A. The unit provides an understanding
of contemporary research issues particularly in development, cell biology and molecular
biology of cellular constituents of the nervous system. The unit emphasises experimental
methods and techniques and the evidence on which current understanding is based. It
aims to develop the students’ understanding of the nervous system and their ability to
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analyse and present experimental data as well as building on the structural and functional
approach developed earlier. Teaching consists of seminar discussions, supported by
practical classes and project work. A research project is an essential component of the unit;
it is of a practical nature and extends for approximately 10 weeks.
Staff: Dr MI Chuah (Coordinator), staff of Anatomy & Physiology
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 75 hrs project work
Prereq: CHP311
Assess: oral project report (20%), written project report (40%), review paper (40%)
Required: Nolte J, The Human Brain, 5th edn, Mosby, 2001
Highly recommended: Zigmond et al, Fundamental Neuroscience, 1999
Recommend: Reference texts and atlas: Haines, Fundamental Neuroscience, 1997
Kandel ER et al, Principles of Neural Science, Elsevier, 1992
Jennes et al, Atlas of the Human Brain, Lippincott, 1995
Other appropriate material will be indicated during the year.
Courses: [S3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Applied Physiology
Enrolment code: CHP330
Offered: Hbt: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2
Unit description:
Provides the opportunity for students to expand their knowledge of physiology by
advanced studies in particular areas. Applied aspects of respiratory, comparative and
sports physiology are given particular emphasis through a series of advanced lectures and
seminars supported by tutorials. Following these the students will concentrate ion one
area for a major project which will include the presentation of a seminar, a written report
and a literature review.
Staff: Dr JT Walls (Coordinator), staff of Anatomy & Physiology
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching pattern: 3 lectures/seminars, 1 tutorial and 3-hr practical/project time weekly (13
wks)
Prereq: CHP206
Assess: Project (50%), Seminar (20%) and Essays (30%)
Required: either Berne RM & MN Levy, Principles of Physiology, ISBN 0323008135
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or Ganong WF, Review of Medical Physiology, ISBN 0838582346
Johnson, Leonard R, Essential Medical Physiology, ISBN 0937584016
Courses: [S3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Physiology 4 (BSc Honours)
Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: CHP415/416
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2
Special note: full-time students enrol in CHP415 (100%); part-time students in CHP416 (50%)
Unit description:
Provides students with an experience in laboratory based research. This is achieved
mainly by students working on a specific research project. With appropriate guidance
from their supervisor (a member of the academic or research staff of the division), students
plan, execute, interpret, analyse and communicate the results of their experimental work.
Modern physiological research involves a wide range of techniques from the molecular to
working with whole animals and human subjects and including a whole range of methods
in cell biology, immunology, physiological system monitoring, morphological and
biochemical techniques.
The main areas of research within the Discipline are: developmental neurobiology,
comparative physiology, respiratory physiology, human exercise physiology, molecular
physiology. A successful Honours year is hard work but enjoyable for appropriately
motivated students. Students are strongly advised to have detailed discussion with the
prospective supervisor and other staff and students in the laboratory they are
contemplating joining, before making a decision on an Honours year.
Staff: Assoc Prof M Maskrey and staff of Anatomy & Physiology
Unit weight: 100%/50%
Teaching pattern: research project, seminar and thesis
Prereq: BSc
Assess: main research projects, thesis (70%), lab work during the year (10%), seminar (20%)
Courses: [S4E]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
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