Principles of Human Structure (ANAT20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Dr Junhua Xiao
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
A/Prof Quentin Fogg
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
By the end of this subject, students should:
- comprehend the terminology of topographic anatomy; the principles of embryological development and the derivatives of the primary germ layers; the principles related to each of the following types of anatomical structure: skin, fascia and skeletal muscles, bones and joints, vessels, nerves and viscera; the organisation of the body into regions and the anatomy of the major organ systems.
- develop observational and organisational skills to identify and interpret exposed anatomical structures and regions; communication skills (written and oral) to describe the normal structure of the human body; and
- appreciate the important clinical applications relevant to the body regions and the approaches to imaging the human body
Intended learning outcomes
We expect that a student who completes this subjects should comprehend the terminology of human topographic and developmental anatomy; the principles relating to each type of anatomical structure (skin, fascia and skeletal muscle, bones and joints, vessels and nerves, visceral structures); the essential factual information regarding the specific anatomical structures forming the body's major organ systems (musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiorespiratory, digestive, genitourinary); the boundaries and contents of clinically important regions; the appearance of normal anatomical structures via modern imaging techniques.
Generic skills
- Capacity for independent study, rational enquiry and self-directed learning
- Ability to analyse problems
- Oral and written communication skills
- Time management skills
- Teamwork in interpretation and analysis of new information
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10004 | Biology of Cells and Organisms | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10005 | Genetics & The Evolution of Life | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
or 1st year of the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- Mid-semester test 1 approximately at the end of week 4 (15%)
- Mid-semester test 2 approximately at the end of week 9 (15%)
- 8 intra-semester on-line quizzes each worth 1.25% (total 10%)
- Written exam at the end of semester during the examination period (60%)
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Junhua Xiao Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 44 contact hours, three x 1 hour lectures per week, four x 2 hour Practicals Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 4 February 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Junhua Xiao
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2
Coordinator Quentin Fogg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 44 contact hours, three x 1 hour lectures per week, four x 2 hour Practicals Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 7 January 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
A/Prof Quentin Fogg
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
44 Contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Additional delivery details
An enrolment quota of 425 students per semester applies to this subject.
For detailed information on the quota subject application process, refer to the Quota Subject link on the School of Biomedical Sciences Current Student Information webpage: http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
This subject is not available to Bachelor of Biomedicine students.
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an Internet-enabled computer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. - Breadth options
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
quota subject - application deadline as per http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/quota-subjects
Last updated: 9 April 2025