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ANAT1001 – Introduction to Anatomy

2023 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Rosemary Giuriato
Stephanie Marhoff-Beard
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
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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.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Adopt and be able to use anatomical terminology: define and understand the anatomical position, anatomical planes, sections and directional terms.
  • ULO2: Describe different levels of structural organisation of the human body.
  • ULO3: Name and identify the four basic tissues and describe the major characteristics of each.
  • ULO4: Describe the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic and foetal periods.
  • ULO5: Describe the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy of all systems of the human body and explain their functions: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive
  • ULO6: Apply the knowledge of anatomy within clinical contexts.
  • ULO7: Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of showing appreciation and respect for those who have bequeathed their bodies or parts of to anatomical education.

General Assessment Information

Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained 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.

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.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Online Quizzes 20% No Sunday, 11:55pm of Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Practical test 1 20% No Week 7
Practical Test 2 20% No Week 13
Final Theory Exam 40% No Official University Examination Period

Online Quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Sunday, 11:55pm of Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Weighting: 20%

 

Six online quizzes completed fortnightly. Questions are based on the previous weeks lecture topics.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Adopt and be able to use anatomical terminology: define and understand the anatomical position, anatomical planes, sections and directional terms.
  • Describe different levels of structural organisation of the human body.
  • Name and identify the four basic tissues and describe the major characteristics of each.
  • Describe the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic and foetal periods.
  • Describe the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy of all systems of the human body and explain their functions: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive
  • Apply the knowledge of anatomy within clinical contexts.

Practical test 1

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
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.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Adopt and be able to use anatomical terminology: define and understand the anatomical position, anatomical planes, sections and directional terms.
  • Describe different levels of structural organisation of the human body.
  • Name and identify the four basic tissues and describe the major characteristics of each.
  • Describe the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic and foetal periods.
  • Describe the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy of all systems of the human body and explain their functions: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive

Practical Test 2

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%

 

Practical test (related to models and histology slides used during the practicals and tutorials). Test two will cover weeks 7-12.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Adopt and be able to use anatomical terminology: define and understand the anatomical position, anatomical planes, sections and directional terms.
  • Describe different levels of structural organisation of the human body.
  • Name and identify the four basic tissues and describe the major characteristics of each.
  • Describe the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic and foetal periods.
  • Describe the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy of all systems of the human body and explain their functions: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive

Final Theory Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Official University Examination Period
Weighting: 40%

 

This will cover the content of the entire semester. Questions will include multiple choice questions, short answer questions, short answer questions and annotate the diagram questions. The final exam covers weeks 1-13.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Adopt and be able to use anatomical terminology: define and understand the anatomical position, anatomical planes, sections and directional terms.
  • Describe different levels of structural organisation of the human body.
  • Name and identify the four basic tissues and describe the major characteristics of each.
  • Describe the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic and foetal periods.
  • Describe the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy of all systems of the human body and explain their functions: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive
  • Apply the knowledge of anatomy within clinical contexts.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of showing appreciation and respect for those who have bequeathed their bodies or parts of to anatomical education.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of online and face to face learning activities, including lectures, practicals and tutorials. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit. You are highly encouraged to attend and participate in all learning activities to ensure success in this unit.

Recommended Readings

McKinley M, O’Loughlin V and Bidle T. 2021. Anatomy and Physiology: An Integrative Approach. 4th ed. McGraw Hill. 

 

Technology Used

Active participation in the learning activities throughout the unit will require students to have access to a tablet, laptop or similar device. Students who do not own their own laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.

Unit Schedule

WEEK

LECTURE

(Monday; 1 hr)

LECTURE

(Tuesday; 2 hr)

TUTORIAL

(Fortnightly: Mon/Tues)

LABORATORY PRACTICAL

(Weekly: Wed/Thurs/Fri)

ONLINE QUIZ

Gross Anatomy

Histology

1

20 February

Introduction

Terminology and orientation

Cells

Basic tissue

Epithelium

 

 

Cell Biology and epithelium

(No on campus practical, complete practical 1 at home; see ilearn)

 

2

27 February

Connective tissue

Skeletal system

Terminology and orientation, cell biology and connective tissue

Bones

Connective tissue

 

(QUIZ 1)

 

3

6 March

Joints

Bone tissue

Muscle tissue

 

Joints

Specialised connective tissue

 

4

13 March

Embryology

Skeletal muscles

Bones, joints and

Embryology

Skeletal muscles

Muscle tissue

 

(QUIZ 2)

5

20 March

Skin

Cardiovascular system

 

Heart and blood vessels

Heart and blood vessels

 

6

27 March

Blood

Nervous tissue

Brain (Part 1)

Muscles and Skin

Revision

Revision

 

(QUIZ 3)

7

3 April

Lymphatics

Revision

 

Practical Test 1

 

 

10-21 April

SEMESTER 1 BREAK

8

24 April

Brain (part 2)

Autonomic nervous system

(ECHO RECORDING DUE TO P/H)

 

Nervous system

 

Nervous system

 

(QUIZ 4)

9

1 May

Endocrine system

Respiratory system

Blood, blood vessels, lymphatics and nervous system

Respiratory system

Respiratory system

 

10

8 May

Digestive system 1

Digestive system 2

Endocrine system and respiratory system

Digestive system

Digestive system

 

(QUIZ 5)

11

15 May

Special senses

Urinary system

 

Urinary system anatomy

Digestive system histology

 

12

22 May

Somatic senses and motor control

Reproductive system

Digestive system, reproductive system and special senses

Reproductive system anatomy

Urinary and reproductive histology

 

(QUIZ 6)

13

29 May

Surface anatomy

Revision

 

Practical Test 2

 

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Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

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Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

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The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

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Professionalism

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.


Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook