Examination(s)

The University Examination period in for Second Half Year 2014 is from Monday 17th November to Friday 5th December 2014.

You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. The timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in Final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations.

The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Disruption to Studies. Information about is available at Policy Central: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/

If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of your application, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period.

You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is, the final day of the official examination period.

Grades                                                                                                                                

Achievement of grades will be based on the following criteria:

High Distinction (85-100):  provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes.  There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application.

Distinction (75-84):  provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.

Credit (65-74):  provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes.  There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; plus communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline.

Pass (50-64):  provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes.  There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; and communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline.  The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.

Fail (<50): does not provide evidence of attainment of all learning outcomes.

There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; and incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline.

Classes

Delivery modes

This unit is characterised 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. Two practical session over the weekends in weeks 7 and 13. These include laboratory work with histology slides and gross anatomy models as well as classroom discussion on selected topics. A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required in order to complete this unit.

Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials

Core:

Tortora GJ and Nielsen MT. 2012. Principles of Human Anatomy. 12th ed. Wiley.

HLTH108 Anatomical Sciences 1 Workbook - available at Co-op Shop bookshop. Macquarie University Printery.

Anatomy and Physiology Online - available through the Macquarie University Library.

Recommended:

More detailed anatomy textbooks:

Drake RL, Vogl AW and Mitchell AWM. 2009. Gray’s Anatomy for Students. 2nd ed. Elsevier.

Moore KL and Dalley AF. 2006. Clinically Oriented Anatomy 5th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Atlases:

Abrahams PH, Boon J, and Spratt JD. 2009. McMinn’s Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy. 6th ed. Mosby/Saunder Elsevier.

Rohen JW, Yokochi C and Lütjen-Drecoll E 2006. Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body. 6th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Histology:

Young B, Lowe JS, Stevens A, Heath JW. 2007. Wheater’s Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas. 5th ed. Elsevier.

Other:

Nielsen M and Miller S. Real Anatomy 1.0. Wiley. (CD)

Albertine KH. 2007. The Anatomy: Student’s Self-test Colouring Book. Palgrave Macmillan.

Albertine KH. Anatomy Flash Cards. Palgrave Macmillan.