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As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convener
Mirjana Strkalj
Course Director
Cara Hildreth
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BClinSc and (HLTH108 or ANAT1001) and (MEDI209 or MEDI219 or MEDI2200)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit you will develop an in depth understanding of the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the alimentary system. You will be provided with a unique learning experience that encompasses anatomy wet laboratory sessions, simulation laboratory classes, and interactive tutorials. Gross and surface anatomy will be taught alongside gastrointestinal physiology and the major metabolic pathways (carbohydrate, protein and fatty acid metabolism). You will engage in clinical problem solving supported by relevant medical and scientific literature and discuss the ways in which scientific advances translate into clinical practice. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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Late Submission
All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted, will incur a deduction of 5% for the first day, and 5% for each subsequent day including the actual day on which the work is received up until 10 days after the due date, after which the assignment will not be accepted. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:
Due date |
Received |
Days late |
Deduction |
Raw mark |
Final mark |
Friday 14th |
Monday 17th |
3 |
15% |
75% |
60% |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Anatomy and Physiology Test | 25% | No | Week 7 |
Final Exam | 50% | No | Scheduled per university timetable |
Video Infographic | 20% | No | Week 8 |
Online Quiz | 5% | No | Week 5 |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 25%
In class practical test assessing integrated anatomy and physiology knowledge of the alimentary system.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Scheduled per university timetable
Weighting: 50%
Formal written exam using a combination of question types assessing content delivered across the session. This task is completed under examination conditions during the University examination period.
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 20%
Creation of a three minute video that provides a newly diagnosed patient with relevant medical and scientific information about the disease.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 5%
Online quiz assessing integrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology (MCQ, problem solving questions)
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Unit Readings
Lectures 2h per week, online available Tuesday morning
Practical classes, 1.5 h in weeks 2, 3 and 6
Tutorials, 2 h per week
Please see iLearn for details!
WEEK |
LECTURES 2 hours (online) |
TUTORIALS 2h |
PRACTICALS 1.5 h |
TESTS AND EXAMS |
W1
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Introduction to the unit 1. Oral cavity and principles of mastication 2. Structures of the neck and anatomy of the pharynx and principles of swallowing |
Oral cavity, structures of the neck, Pharynx
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Formative quiz basic histology of the GI system |
W2 |
3. Histology of the oral cavity and pharynx, anatomy and histology of the oesophagus Salivary glands 4. Development of the structures of the head and neck |
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ANAT LAB Oral cavity Muscles of mastication and facial expression, temporal, infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae
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Formative quiz Embryology of the head and neck |
W3 |
5. General organization of the abdominal wall and cavity, peritoneum 6. Stomach and small intestine |
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ANATOMY LAB Abdominal wall, peritoneum and abdominal viscera, simulation (regions of the abdomen) surface anatomy, palpation, bowel movement |
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W4 |
7. Accessory digestive organs (liver, gall bladder and pancreas) 8. Gastrointestinal secretion |
TUTORIAL Structure and function of the accessory digestive organs Gastrointestinal secretion
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Formative quiz Structure and function of the accessory digestive organs |
W5
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9. Large intestine 10. Gastrointestinal absorption
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Anatomy of the large intestine and GI absorption |
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Online quiz 5% Tests topics from W1-W5 |
W6 |
11. Physiology of the smooth muscle and regulation of GI motility 12. Anatomy of the pelvis and general organisation of the pelvic viscera, rectum and anal canal |
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ANATOMY LAB Anatomy of the accessory digestive organs, large intestine, pelvis |
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W7 |
13. Embryology of the GI 14. Gut microbiome (online) |
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In class practical test 25% Testing the topics covered from W1-W6 |
W8 |
15. Common disorders of GI 16. Pharmacology of the GI |
Pharmacology of GI |
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Formative quiz Common disorders of the GI |
W9 |
17- 18. Gut Immunity |
Gut immunity |
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W10 |
19. Micronutrients and Macronutrients 20. Carbohydrate metabolism |
Complete online module |
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Video assignment 20% |
W11 |
21. Fat metabolism 22. Protein metabolism |
Complete online module
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Formative quiz Metabolism practice quiz |
W12 |
23. Hormonal control of food intake 24. Obesity and starvation |
TBL |
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Formative quiz Hormonal control of food intake |
W13 |
Revision week |
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Final exam as per University timetable 50%
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