Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Goran Strkalj
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This is an introductory unit which presents the basic concepts in gross anatomy, histology and embryology. All systems of the human body are introduced and described at the microscopic and macroscopic levels. The unit also focuses on clinical and surface anatomy. Anatomical models, histology slides and medical imagery are used in the practical sessions and tutorials.
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Quizzes | 20% | No | Weeks 2, 4, 7, 8, 10 and 12.. |
Practical test 1 | 20% | No | Week 6 |
Practical test 2 | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Final Examination | 40% | No | University Examination Period |
Due: Weeks 2, 4, 7, 8, 10 and 12..
Weighting: 20%
Six on-line quizzes related to selected learning outcomes.
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%
Practical test (related to models and histology slides used during the practicals and tutorials). Test one will cover weeks 1-6.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Practical test (related to models and histology slides used during the practicals and tutorials). Test two will cover weeks 7-13.
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 40%
This will cover the content of the entire semester. Questions will include multiple choice questions, short answer questions and short essay questions. The final exam covers weeks 1-13.
This unit is characterized by a moderate degree of flexibility. It incorporates a variety
of learning tools and media. It will comprise:
1. Three 1-hour lectures per week, weeks 1-13.
2. One 1-hour tutorial per week, weeks 2-13 (except where indicated) in university classrooms; discussions will be carried; histology slides, anatomy models and flow charts will be used.
3. One 2-hours laboratory practical per week 1-13 (except where indicated) in the anatomy laboratories; histology slides and anatomy models will be used.
Students must attend the practical classes (tutorials and lab practicals) in which they enrolled. They may not exchange their class time. In special circumstances, students may apply (with the appropriate documentation) in writing to the unit convener, for requests regarding changes. These requests are to be submitted to the unit convenor.
It is expected that you attend a minimum of 70% of practical and tutorial classes in order for it to be deemed that you have made a serious attempt of this unit. Attendance will be marked at the start of the practical and tutorial classes.
Core:
Tortora GJ and Derrickson B. 2015. Introduction to the Human Body. 10th ed. Wiley.
HLTH108 Introduction to Anatomy Laboratory Manual - available at Co-op Shop bookshop.
Alternative textbook:
Tortora GJ and Nielsen MT. 2014. Principles of Human Anatomy. 13th ed. Wiley.
Recommended:
More detailed anatomy textbooks:
Drake RL, Vogl AW and Mitchell AWM. 2015. Gray’s Anatomy for Students. 3nd ed. Elsevier.
Moore KL and Dalley AF. 2014. Clinically Oriented Anatomy 7th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Atlases:
Abrahams PH, Spratt JD, Loukas M, van Schoor AN. 2013. McMinn’s Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy. 6th ed. Mosby/Saunder Elsevier.
Histology:
Mescher AL. 2013. Junqueira’s Basic Histology. 13th ed. McGraw Hill.
WEEK |
LECTURE (Monday) |
TUTORIAL (Monday/Tuesday) |
LECTURE (Tuesday) |
LABORATORY PRACTICAL (Wednesday/ Thursday/Friday) |
1 27 February |
Introduction |
No tutorials |
Cells Basic tissues Epithelium |
Cell biology Epithelium |
2 6 March |
Connective tissue |
Terminology and orientation |
Axial skeleton Appendicular skeleton |
Bones Connective tissue (Quiz 1) |
3 13 March |
Joints |
Bones and joints
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Bone tissue Muscle tissue |
Joints Specialised connective tissue |
4 20 March |
Embryology |
Embryology |
Skeletal muscles |
Skeletal muscles Muscle tissue (Quiz 2) |
5 27 March |
Skin |
Muscles |
Cardiovascular system |
Blood vessels histology and anatomy Heart |
6 3 April |
Blood |
Skin, heart and blood vessels |
Revision |
Practical Test 1 |
7 10 April |
Lymphatic system
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Blood, lymphatic system |
Nervous tissue Brain |
Public holiday (Quiz 3) |
17 – 30 April |
Session 1 recess |
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8 1 May |
Brain and cranial nerves |
Nervous system |
Spinal cord and spinal nerves Autonomic nervous system |
Nervous system histology and anatomy (Quiz 4) |
9 8 May |
Endocrine system
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Endocrine system |
Respiratory system |
Respiratory system histology and anatomy |
10 15 May |
Digestive system |
Respiratory system
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Digestive system |
Digestive system histology and anatomy (Quiz 5) |
11 22 May |
Somatic and special senses |
Digestive system |
Urinary system |
Digestive system histology Urinary system anatomy |
12 29 May |
Somatic and special senses |
Somatic and special senses |
Reproductive system |
Reproductive and Urinary systems histology Reproductive system anatomy (Quiz 6) |
13 5 June |
Surface anatomy |
Urinary and reproductive systems
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Revision |
Practical Test 2 |
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