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Principles of Human Structure (ANAT20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
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 |
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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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 |
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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: 11 April 2024
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: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal 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 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 3 February 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 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 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 7 July 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 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: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Eizenberg N, Briggs C et al: General Anatomy: Principles & Applications, McGraw-Hill 2007
Recommended texts and other resources
Drake RL et al: Gray’s Anatomy for Students, Elsevier, 2010
- 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 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024