Anatomy and Physiology

Subject ANAT90011 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment 60 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Recommended Background Knowledge: N/A
Non Allowed Subjects: N/A
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Adam Vogel

Contact

Dr Adam Vogel
vogela@unimelb.edu.au


Subject Overview: This subject provides lectures in human structure and function for communication. An introduction to the auditory, respiratory, laryngeal and swallowing systems is provided. Students attend up to four laboratory sessions for guided observation and anatomical dissection classes.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should show an understanding of the structure and function of the following human body systems: hearing, balance, respiration, larynx, speech articulators, digestion and swallowing as well as an understanding of the structure and function of the human brain for sound perception, speech, language and swallowing.
Assessment:

Two multiple choice tests that will take place in class:

  • Multiple Choice Test 1 following Lecture 5 consisting of 20 questions – 20%
  • Multiple Choice Test 2 following Lecture 9 consisting of 20 questions – 20%

A two hour written examination at the end of the semester – 60%
Prescribed Texts: Nil
Recommended Texts:

Seikel, J., King, D., Drumright, D. (2009) Anatomy & Physiology for Speech, Language & Hearing. 4th ed. Delmar Cengage Learning: New York NY
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should show:

  • an ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner
  • a capacity to articulate their knowledge in both oral and written formats
Links to further information: http://www.medoto.unimelb.edu.au/students/master_of_speech_pathology
Related Course(s): Master of Speech Pathology

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