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ANAT1001 – Introduction to Anatomy

2025 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Main Unit Contact
Stephanie Marhoff-Beard
stephanie.marhoff-beard@mq.edu.au
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Co-convenor
Irina Dedova
irina.dedova@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
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Unit description Unit description

This is an introductory anatomy unit which provides an overview of the human body, focusing on gross anatomy with elements of histology and embryology. The gross anatomy of all body systems is covered, as well as the histology of the four basic tissue types and their examples in major organs. The unit places emphasis on the structure and organisation of the human body as it relates to function. 

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: Define and demonstrate the appropriate use of anatomical terminology.
  • ULO2: Identify and describe the features of the four basic tissue types and their examples in major organs.
  • ULO3: Identify and describe the gross anatomical features of all body systems and relate these to their functional properties and developmental processes.

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
Practical workbook 15% No Friday 11:55pm of weeks 3, 6, 10 and 12
Practical Test 1 40% No Week 7
Practical Test 2 45% No Week 13

Practical workbook

Assessment Type 1: Lab book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: Friday 11:55pm of weeks 3, 6, 10 and 12
Weighting: 15%

 

Primary record and application of learning activities throughout the semester. Students will receive formative feedback on their performance, giving them the opportunity to improve and nominate their best attempt for summative assessment.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Define and demonstrate the appropriate use of anatomical terminology.
  • Identify and describe the features of the four basic tissue types and their examples in major organs.
  • Identify and describe the gross anatomical features of all body systems and relate these to their functional properties and developmental processes.

Practical Test 1

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 22 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 40%

 

Practical test related to the content covered during the learning activities in the first half of the semester.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Define and demonstrate the appropriate use of anatomical terminology.
  • Identify and describe the features of the four basic tissue types and their examples in major organs.
  • Identify and describe the gross anatomical features of all body systems and relate these to their functional properties and developmental processes.

Practical Test 2

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 23 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 45%

 

Practical test related to the content covered during the learning activities in the second half of the semester.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Define and demonstrate the appropriate use of anatomical terminology.
  • Identify and describe the features of the four basic tissue types and their examples in major organs.
  • Identify and describe the gross anatomical features of all body systems and relate these to their functional properties and developmental processes.

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 online modules, SGTAs, practical classes and seminars. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit.

Recommended Readings

McKinley, M, P., O’Loughlin, V. D. and Pennefather-O'Brien, E. E. (2021). Human Anatomy (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. 

Software

Complete Anatomy (Elsevier) & Slice (BEST network) - access codes will be provided via iLearn.

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 

ONLINE MODULES 

SGTA 

(histology) 

PRACTICAL 

(gross) 

LIVE SEMINAR 

IMPORTANT DATES 

1 

24 FEB 

Terminology and Orientation 

Cells and Basic Tissues 

Embryology 

NO F2F SGTA 

 Independent Module: Introduction 

N/A 

Mon 10am- Intro to Unit 

Thurs 8am- Seminar 1  

24/02 Intro to Unit seminar is for week 1 only 

2 

03 MAR 

Epithelium, Connective Tissue Proper and Skin 

Skeletal System 

Epithelium 

Skeletal system 

Seminar 2 

 

3 

10 MAR 

Bone Tissue and Cartilage 

Articular System 

Connective tissue proper and Skin 

Articular system 

Seminar 3 

Practical worksheet #1 due 14/03 

4 

17 MAR 

Muscle Tissue 

Muscular System 

Bone tissue and Cartilage 

Muscular system 

Seminar 4 

CENSUS DATE 21/03 

5 

24 MAR 

Nervous System 

Muscle tissue 

Nervous system 1 

Seminar 5 

 

6 

31 MAR 

Nervous System 

Nervous system 

Nervous system 2 

Seminar 6 

Practical worksheet #2 due 04/04 

7 

07 APR 

PRACTICAL TEST 1 

14-25 APR MID-SESSION BREAK 

8 

28 APR 

Special Senses 

Endocrine System 

REVISION 

Special senses and endocrine system 

Seminar 7 

 

9 

05 MAY 

Cardiovascular System 

Cardiovascular system 

Cardiovascular system 

Seminar 8 

 

10 

12 MAY 

Lymphatic System 

Respiratory System 

Respiratory system 

Respiratory system 

Seminar 9 

Practical worksheet #3 due 16/05 

11 

19 MAY 

Digestive System 

Digestive system 

Digestive system 

+ 

Wet lab 

Seminar 10 

 

12 

26 MAY 

Urinary System 

Male Reproductive System 

Female Reproductive System 

Urinary system 

Urinary and reproductive systems 

Seminar 11 

Practical worksheet #4 due 30/05 

13 

02 JUN 

PRACTICAL TEST 2 

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Results

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Changes from Previous Offering

In this offering, the assessment tasks have been updated to align with the 2025 Macquarie University assessment principles.

The previous offerings of this unit had 4 assessment items (online quizzes, 2 practical exams and a final exam). The 2025 offering has 3 assessments (practical worksheet submissions and 2 practical exams)

Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook