Principles of Human Structure

Subject ANAT20006 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 48 contact hours, three x 1 hour lectures per week, three x 2 hour Practicals plus six x 1 hour CAL laboratories in total
Total Time Commitment: 48 Contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 120 hours (including non-contact time)
Prerequisites: 2 semesters Biology at 1st year or 1st year of the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: Non allowed subject:
Subject
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s programs.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this with the subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit:

http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Chris Briggs

Contact

Assoc. Prof. Chris Briggs
c.briggs@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

By the end of this subject, students should:

  • comprehend the terminology of topographic anatomy; the principles of embryological development and the derivatives of the primary germ layers; the principles related to each of the following types of anatomical structure: skin, fascia and skeletal muscles, bones and joints, vessels, nerves and viscera; the organisation of the body into regions and the anatomy of the major organ systems.
  • develop observational and organisational skills to identify and interpret exposed anatomical structures and regions; communication skills (written and oral) to describe the normal structure of the human body; and
  • appreciate the important clinical applications relevant to the body regions and the approaches to imaging the human body
Objectives: We expect that a student who completes this subjects should comprehend the terminology of human topographic and developmental anatomy; the principles relating to each type of anatomical structure (skin, fascia and skeletal muscle, bones and joints, vessels and nerves, visceral structures); the essential factual information regarding the specific anatomical structures forming the body's major organ systems (musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiorespiratory, digestive, genitourinary); the boundaries and contents of clinically important regions; the appearance of normal anatomical structures via modern imaging techniques.
Assessment: On-going assessment on theory and practical work throughout the semester (20%); a 2-hour written theory examination in the examination period (50%); a 40 minute practical examination in the examination period (30%) + on-going formative assessments.
Prescribed Texts: Eizenberg N, Briggs C et al: General Anatomy: Principles & Applications, McGraw-Hill 2007
Recommended Texts: Moore KL and Dalley AF: Clinically Orientated Anatomy, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (5th ed or later) 2006
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Capacity for independent study, rational enquiry and self-directed learning
  • Ability to analyse problems
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Teamwork in interpretation and analysis of new information
Notes:

This subject is not available to Bachelor of Biomedicine students.

This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an Internet-enabled computer.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Science

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