PHY3171 · Cardiovascular physiology and disease

Overview

This unit explores the frontiers of our understanding of cardiovascular physiology in health and disease. You will critically examine the roles of the nervous system, hormonal and metabolic factors and of the kidney with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms in blood pressure control and hypertension. The unit will also introduce you to current cutting-edge research related to cardiovascular physiology.

Areas of study: Physiology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the major cardiovascular diseases, including how they impact on the individual and society;
2. Use specific examples of cardiovascular physiology to explain how different body systems work together;
3. Critically evaluate the cardiovascular research literature;
4. Design and analyse a cardiovascular physiology experiment, using statistical analysis to help with the interpretation of the data;
5. Present scientific data in a variety of formats.
6. Demonstrate physiology laboratory skills, including data analysis and presentation.

Workload

• Up to 6 hours per week of directed learning in online activities, lectures, laboratories and • Up to 6 hours of self-directed independent study per week

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.