BIOMO504-23B (HAM)

Biomedical Physiology

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Biomedical, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Pawel Olszewski

Pawel Olszewski
4658
CD.2.01
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pawel.olszewski@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Nicholas Ling

Nicholas Ling
9374
R.2.09
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nicholas.ling@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This 15 point paper examines how physiology research findings are applied in the biomedical and agricultural setting. University-, hospital- and industry-based lecturers contribute to this class helping students develop an understanding of the application of physiological knowledge and principles to commercial and medical technologies.
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How this paper will be taught

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This course is taught by seminars that comprise in-depth analyses of literature on specified applied topics in the physiology.
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Required Readings

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None – reading material for each seminar will be provided approximately 1 week before the seminar. These will usually be provided in the seminar or on Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Discuss selected topics in applied physiology, prepare written reports and oral presentations. We will focus on mechanisms of lactation, reward, mental processing, social interactions and muscle physiology
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Essay 1
4 Sep 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Email: Convenor
2. Essay 2
13 Oct 2023
11:30 PM
35
  • Email: Convenor
3. Presentation
9 Oct 2023
No set time
35
  • In Class: In Lecture
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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