Anatomy and Physiology

Subject ANAT90011 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points:

6.25

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End	26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol	13-Mar-2015
Census Date	31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail	08-May-2015

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment:

85 hours

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

Subject

Study Period Commencement:

Credit Points:

AUDI90025 Communication Across the Lifespan

Semester 1

12.50

AUDI90026 Articulatory and Acoustic Phonetics

Semester 1

6.25

AUDI90027 Clinical Processes A

Semester 1

12.50

LING90027 Linguistics For Speech Pathologists

Semester 1

6.25

POPH90233 Determinants of Good Health

Semester 1

6.25

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 Bryony Nayagam

Contact

Melbourne School of Health Sciences

The University of Melbourne

Alan Gilbert Building, Level 7, 161 Barry St

Carlton Victoria 3010 AUSTRALIA

T: +61 3 844 4171

F: +61 3 844 4188

E: audspeech-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au

W: www.healthsciences.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, in addition to basic neuroanatomy. Students attend three laboratory sessions for guided observation and anatomical dissection classes.
Learning Outcomes:	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:	2 x multiple choice (open book) online tests (10% each) throughout the semester (total 20%) Final exam (hurdle requirement must pass) during the exam period (80%)
Prescribed Texts:	None
Recommended Texts:	Bhatnagar S. Neuroscience for the Study of Communicative Disorders: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008.
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.audspeech.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s):	Master of Speech Pathology

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