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301289 (v.2) Environmental Physiology 331
Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 8472 (v.11) Physiology 231 or any previous version
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8846 (v.7) Physiology 232 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Exploration of the physical environment. Effects of living and working under different environmental conditions - heat, cold, high altitude, underwater, outer space. Acclimatisation and adaptation to extremes of climate and altitude. Aerospace physiology. Circadian rhythms. Techniques for measuring physiological responses under different conditions. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand the impact of environmental changes on the working of physiological systems. Measure and analyse the body's responses to environmental conditions. Assess the safety and tolerancelimits of the body to extreme environmental conditions. Demonstrate competence in the general skills of science, viz the processing, display and statistical analysis of data, hypothesis testing and report writing. Display mastery of the intellectual skills associated with the retrieval of information from text, reference, journal, online and other sources, and the ability to evaluate and synthesize that information. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Armstrong, L.E., (2000), Performing in Extreme Environments, Illinois, Human Kinetics. Bove, A.A. and Davies, J.C., (1990), Diving Medicine, Philadelphia, WB Saunders. Boron, W.F. and Boulpaep, E.L., (2003), Medical Physiology, Philadelphia, Saunders Publishing. Bridger, R.S., (1995), Introduction to Ergonomics, NY, McGraw-Hill. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical reports 20%. Tutorial report 20%. Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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