Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Irina Dedova
Contact via irina.dedova@mq.edu.au
room 2228, Level 2, 75 Talavera Rd
please contact Dr. Irina Dedova for an appointment
Embryology component
Mirjana Strkalj
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
HLTH108 or ANAT1001
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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 unit builds on the basic anatomy taught in ANAT1001 (previously known as HLTH108) (Introduction to Anatomy). It focuses on the musculoskeletal anatomy of the upper and lower limbs and back. The unit utilises an integrated approach within which relevant gross and radiological anatomy as well as histology and embryology are investigated in detail. It is clinically oriented and focuses on surface and applied anatomy. The unit includes a significant practical component in which human remains, models, medical images, surface anatomy and clinical cases are studied. Students are expected to show an appreciation and respect for those who have bequeathed their bodies to science. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy. All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor. Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128). To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better. Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.
Online Quizzes There are seven quizzes (weeks 2,3,4,5,8,9,11). Each Quiz typically consists of around 10 questions (multiple choice, matching, T/F) on the topics of the given week. Questions are drawn from a database organised by specific subtopics for each question in the quiz. Time allocated: around 1.5 min per each question. The Quiz closes automatically once the time allocated runs out. Unfinished attempts will be saved automatically. You have ONE attempt at each question and ONE attempt for the whole quiz. The Quiz will become available on the Friday evening of the allocated week and will stay open for one week to complete it in your own time. Late attempts are not allowed (zero marks). Written feedback will be provided. The best FIVE marks out of SEVEN marks for the quizzes are counted towards the 20% of the final mark for the unit. The schedule of quizzes and their topics can be found in the timetable and iLearn.
Practical Examinations Practical examinations, the Prac Exam 1(Week 6) and Prac Exam 2 (Week 13), focus on practical identifications of anatomical structures. These tests are typically held in the usual scheduled practical laboratory classes, in the wet laboratory, in person. Any changes (e.g. due to COVID) will be announced via iLearn. Prac Exams assess students' ability to identify correctly anatomical structures on human remains, bones, models, medical images, and surface anatomy on real specimens and/or photographs. Typically, there are around 15 stations with around five identifications in each. Some relevant theoretical questions may also be included. The scope of Prac Exam 1 is on the practical knowledge achieved during the first five weeks of the semester, and Prac Exam 2 examines the practical knowledge relevant to weeks 6 throughout to week 13. The value of Prac Exam 1 is 15% and of Prac Exam 2 is 20% towards the final mark for the unit. Students must attend the class they are enrolled in. If a practical exam is missed a supplementary exam will only be considered under the Special Consideration policy (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special- consideration). Applications for special consideration should be submitted online within 5 days of the missed assessment (see: www.ask.mq.edu.au). The supplementary prac exams will be condacted in the same way as the main sittings (e.g. if prac exam was conducted in person, the supplementary prac exam will also be in person). Note: the supplementary prac exams are typically conducted AFTER EXAMINATION PERIOD; therefore, please do not plan your travel until confirming the date for the supplementary. There will be no individual sittings of prac exams due to the nature of the prac exams.
Final Theory Examination This examination is held during the formal examination period, at the end of the semester. Its value is 45% towards the final mark. The examination is based on the entire content studied throughout the term covering gross anatomy of the limbs and back. The format of this paper comprises multiple choice and short answer questions, including clinical cases and problem-solving. A typical structure of the examination paper includes around 60-70 multiple choice questions (answers to be filled in the automated marking sheets) and several (e.g. three to five) short answer questions (answers to be written in the answer booklet provided). Short answer questions are based on scenarios discussed in lectures adn tutorials. The content of this examination is aligned with the learning outcomes for the unit and all the learning activities that students participate in throughout the entire semester. The confidence in the knowledge and the examination skills will be built consistently throughout participation in weekly summative and formative quizzes (multiple choice questions) and tutorial discussions (problem solving and clinical cases). There will be no identification tasks in the final theory examination. Special Consideration procedures are as described above.
Late Submissions Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE MARK) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. For example:
Number of days (hours) late |
Total Possible Marks |
Deduction |
Raw mark |
Final mark |
1 day (1-24 hours) |
100 |
5 |
75 |
70 |
2 days (24-48 hours) |
100 |
10 |
75 |
65 |
3 days (48-72 hours) |
100 |
15 |
75 |
60 |
7 days (144-168 hours) |
100 |
35 |
75 |
40 |
>7 days (>168 hours) |
100 |
- |
75 |
0 |
For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.
Special Consideration If you are unable to complete an assessment task on or by the specified date due circumstances that are unexpected, unavoidable, significantly disruptive and beyond your control, you may apply for special consideration in accordance with the Special Consideration Policy. Applications for special consideration must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via ask.mq.edu.au.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Quizzes | 20% | No | Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11 |
Practical Exam 1 | 15% | No | Week 6 |
Practical Exam 2 | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Final Theory Exam | 45% | No | Formal Examination Period |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11
Weighting: 20%
7 x Online multiple choice quizzes throughout the session. Each quiz will focus on the recently covered material and utilise images of human remains, bones, x-rays, surface anatomy photographs.
The highest scoring 5 of the 7 quizzes will be counted towards the 20% for this assessment item.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 15%
Spot test in the anatomy laboratory focusing on the upper limb; utilising human remains, bones, x-rays, surface anatomy photographs.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
Spot test in the anatomy laboratory, focusing on the lower limb and back; utilising human remains, bones, x-rays, surface anatomy photographs.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 31 hours
Due: Formal Examination Period
Weighting: 45%
Theory exam covering the anatomy of the limbs and back. It consist of multiple choice questions, short answer questions and includes clinical cases.
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
As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of face-to-face (laboratories and workshops) and online (lectures) activities. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit.
1. Unit Schedule A typical weekly schedule includes:
2. Classes Please make your choice for practical and workshop classes on E-student. You can only attend the classes according to your class registration. Under exceptional circumstances, practical/workshop times may be changed, with a written approval from the Unit Convenor. Participation in laboratory practicals and workshops is highly encouraged for optimal performance in the unit as all scheduled activities are aligned with the unit learning outcomes and assessments in the unit.
3. Recommended Readings and Materials The unit iLearn website can be accessed through the ilearn.mq.edu.au. Unit Manual (includes Lab and Workshop notes) is available in iLearn. You can print your own copy. All lecture and workshop slides will be posted on iLearn. You will find a link to ECHO360 recordings of the lectures on this website. You will also find a Leganto link on iLearn that will show you the library resources available to support your learning (e.g. Complete Anatomy software and Acland's Video Atlas). Please note that there is a limit in the number of users that simultaneously can access the electronic textbooks. Therefore, it might be a good idea to purchase your own textbook - see a list of prescribed texts below (available via Booktopia). Later or earlier editions of the textbooks/atlases are acceptable (you can discuss this with your tutors and/or convenor). Further readings can be found via the Leganto link.
4. Technology Used Active participation in learning activities throughout the unit willr equire students to have access to a table, laptop or simiar device. Students who don ot own their laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.
ANAT1002, S2, 2022 TIMETABLE Unit convenor: irina.dedova@mq.edu.au
Week |
Start Date |
Lectures |
Practical LAB |
Workshop |
Assessment |
Due Dates |
TUE (3-5pm): live zoom FRI: ECHO360 recording |
2h LAB: TUE F2F per enrolment |
1h W: FRI F2F per enrolment |
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1 |
25/07 |
Commemoration, UL: Shoulder, Arm |
online module ARM 1 |
online module ARM 2 |
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2 |
01/08 |
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist |
LAB1: Shoulder, Arm |
W1: Shoulder |
Quiz 1
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Open: 05/08 Close: 12/08 |
3 |
08/08 |
Hand, UL Neuro-vasculature |
LAB2: Elbow, Forearm, Wrist |
W2: Arm, Elbow, Forearm |
Quiz 2
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Open: 12/08 Close: 19/08 |
4 |
15/08 |
UL Prime Movers, Embryology |
LAB3: Hand, UL Neurovasculature |
W3: Wrist, Hand, UL Vessels |
Quiz 3
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Close: 19/08 Close: 26/08 |
5 |
22/08 |
UL Revision |
LAB4: Revision |
W4: Revision, UL nerves |
Quiz 4
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Open: 26/08 Close: 02/09 |
6 |
29/08 |
LL overview, Gluteal Region, Hip, Thigh |
PRAC EXAM 1
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online activities |
Prac Exam 1 (15%) |
F2F during LAB time |
7 |
05/09 |
Knee, Leg, Intro to Foot |
LAB5: Gluteal, Hip, Thigh |
W5: Gluteal, Hip, Thigh |
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12/09 - 25/09 |
TWO WEEKS RECESS |
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8 |
26/09 |
Ankle, Foot |
LAB6: Knee, Leg |
W6: Knee, Leg |
Quiz 5
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Open: 30/09 Close: 07/10 |
9 |
03/10 |
LL Neurovasculature |
online activities |
online activities |
Quiz 6
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Open: 07/10 Close: 14/10 |
10 |
10/10 |
Back 1 |
LAB7: Ankle, Foot, LL Neurovasc |
W7: Ankle, Foot, LL Neurovasc |
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11 |
17/10 |
Back 2, Trunk Wall |
LAB8: Back 1, Revision |
W8: Back 1 |
Quiz 7
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Open: 21/10 Close: 28/10 |
12 |
24/10 |
LL & Back Revision, Embryology |
LAB9: Back 2, Revision |
W9: Back 2 |
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13 |
31/10 |
online activities |
PRAC EXAM 2
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online activities |
Prac Exam 2 (20%) |
F2F during LAB time |
* The location of Laboratory will be confirmed via iLearn. Timetable is subject to change (see iLearn).
Public Holidays: 03/10; Last Withdrawal without Fail: 28/09; Exams: 07/11-25/11.
Supplementary Prac Exams: these are typically conducted AFTER EXAMINATION PERIOD; therefore, please do not plan your travel until confirming the date for the supplementary; there will be NO online and/or individual sittings.
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In response to the COVID situation and based on student feedback, this unit has been digitally uplifted. Weekly online learning modules will assist you with revision and checking your understanding of the main learning outcomes for a given week. Formative quizzes and labelling tasks will provide endless opportunities to learn flexibly and to practice the format of the real assessments. All formative learning activities have immediate feedback that will help you learning efficiently. According to student feedback and to enhance student learning efficiency and wellbeing, the assessment structure for the unit has changed. The value of Quiz has increased from 10% to 20% and the number of quizzes increased from three to seven. This will facilitate breaking the content into smaller chunks and help focussing studying week-by-week rather than crumming material towards three quizzes two of which are held at the end of semester. Counting the best five of the seven marks allows a 'space for an error' and alleviates extra-pressure associated with high-value assessment items. The value of the practical examinations (which are considered by majority students as the most challenging aspect of the unit) has decreased to a combined 35% instead of 50%. This is representative of the unit LOs and supports a positive alignment of the assessment, learning activities and objectives in the unit. It also removes an excessive stress from the end of the semester when students required to achieve most of the marks allocated for continuous assessment. We value feedback from students and will be working together with you to ensure that we will provide the best possible learning experience. Should you have any concerns or suggestions, do not hesitate to email the unit convenor.
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Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook