Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Goran Strkalj
Contact via goran.strkalj@mq.edu.au
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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 of anatomical sciences: 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 anatomy and surface anatomy. Anatomical models and medical imagery (MRI, X-ray films, CT-scans) are used in the practical sessions and tutorials.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Quiz | 20% | Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12.. |
Practical test 1 | 20% | Week 7 |
Practical test 2 | 20% | Week 13 |
Final Examination | 40% | University Examination Period |
Due: Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12..
Weighting: 20%
Six on-line quizzes related to selected learning outcomes.
Due: Week 7
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.
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. One 1-hour tutorial per week, weeks 2-13 (except where indicated) in biologiy laboratories; discussions will be carried; histology slides, anatomy models and flow charts will be used.
3. Two 2-hours laboratory practicals per week 2-13 (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 scientific officer.
The attendance of practical classes (tutorials and lab practicals). A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required in order to complete this unit.
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.
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.
Instead of assignments, online quizzes were introduced.
WEEK |
LECTURE (Monday) |
TUTORIAL (Monday/Tuesday) |
LECTURE (Tuesday) |
LAB PRAC (Thursday/Friday) |
1 3 March |
Introduction |
No tutorials |
Cells/Basic Tissues 1 |
No practicals |
2 10 March |
Basic Tissues 2 |
Terminology and orientation |
Embryology/ Bone Tissue
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Cell biology/ Epithelium (Quiz 1) |
3 17 March |
Appendicular skeleton |
Embryology |
Axial Skeleton/Joints |
Bones/Connective tissue
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4 24 March |
Muscle tissue |
Bones/Joints |
Skeletal muscles |
Joints /Bone Tissue (Quiz 2) |
5 31 March |
Skin |
Bone and muscle tissue |
Cardiovascular system |
Skeletal muscles/ Muscle tissue |
6 7 April |
Blood |
Skin/Heart |
Lymphatic system |
Blood vessels histology and anatomy/Heart (Quiz 3) |
MID |
SEMESTER |
BREAK |
FROM 12 APRIL |
TO 27 APRIL |
7 28 April
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Nervous tissue |
Blood |
Nervous system |
Practical Test 1 |
8 5 May |
Nervous system |
Nervous system |
Endocrine system |
Nervous system anatomy/histology (Quiz 4) |
9 12 May |
Nervous system |
Endocrine system |
Respiratory system |
Respiratory system anatomy/histology
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10 19 May |
Digestive system |
Respiratory system
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Digestive system |
Digestive system anatomy/histology (Quiz 5) |
11 26 May |
Surface anatomy |
Digestive system |
Urinary system |
Urinary system anatomy/Digestive system histology |
12 2 June |
Special senses |
Special senses/Surface anatomy |
Reproductive system |
Reproductive system anatomy/ Reproductive and Urinary systems histology (Quiz 6) |
13 9 June |
Public Holiday |
Public Holiday |
Somatic senses and motor control/Revision |
Practical Test 2 |
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