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PSIO531 Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology

Updated: 26 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
14 April 2012 17 April 2012 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PSIO323 or PSIO331 or PSIO523
Notes None
Combined Units PSIO331 - Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology
Coordinator(s) Jim McFarlane (jmcfarla@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit commences with the basis of endocrinology as a scientific discipline and covers the pirnciples of hormone action, receptors, growth factors and assessment of hormone activity. The main endocrine organs are looked at in some detail. Reproductive physiology is discussed with a strong comparative basis within mammals. Disease, which occurs as the result of disruptions or lesions to the endocrine system, will be discussed briefly when relevant to the topic area. The laboratory practial work covers the following areas, basic histology of endocrine glands and reproductive organs, and the assay of hormones. You will also be expected to conduct a literature research project into a relevant topic of your choice.

PSIO531 is based on the undergraduate unit with additional assessment as postgraduate students will be expected to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Greenspan's Basic and Clinical Endocrinology
ISBN: 9780071622431
Gardner, D.G. and Shoback, D., McGraw Hill 9th ed. 2011
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 15% 3000
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 4
Online Assessment 20%
Assessment Notes
12 online quizzes
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 4, 5 GA: 1, 6
Practical 30%
Assessment Notes
Practical reports and exam
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Final Examination 2 hrs 35%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 4, 5 GA: 1

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of reproductive physiology and endocrinology;
  2. analyse samples using appropriate physiological experimental techniques appropriately;
  3. conduct statistical analyses and understand and report on biological data;
  4. synthesise and communicate knowledge effectively; and
  5. discuss reproductive physiology and endocrinology in a range of mammalian species and be able to read, understand and present information from primary literature on this subject.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of the physiological principles underlying the theoretical and practical aspects of neuroscience, endocrinology and reproductive biology. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students of this unit are required to demonstrate in their written assignments a level of written communication skills appropriate to a future careeer in the biomedical sciences. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Students of this unit are expected to find, acquire, evaluate and use information from a range of emdia to complete their written assignments. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students of this unit are encouraged to understand the limitations of current knowledge and to seek out new developments in the biomedical sciences. Students are encouraged to practice intellectual curiosity and critical thinking about biomedical sciences nito the future. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Students are encouraged to solve for themselves problems with the technical aspects of practical work in this unit. 		True True
8 Team Work
Students work in small groups during most practical classes, and are encouraged to work together in dealing with technical aspects of experimental science and analysis of their data. 		True True
   

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