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Principles of Human Structure (ANAT20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators
Dr Junhua Xiao
Associate Professor Jason Ivanusic
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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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: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
1st year of the Bachelor of Biomedicine or one of the following subject sets (A, B, C, D or E):
SET A: BIOL10004 and BIOL10005
SET B: BIOL10004 and one of BIOL10008, BIOL10009
SET C: BIOL10005 and one of BIOL10008, BIOL10009
SET D: BIOL10005 and one of BIOL10010, BIOL10011
SET E: one of BIOL10008, BIOL10009 and one of BIOL10010, BIOL10011
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 | No longer available | |
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10010 | Introductory Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-semester test 1 approximately at the end of week 4 | Week 4 | 15% |
Mid-semester test 2 approximately at the end of week 9 | Week 9 | 15% |
8 intra-semester on-line quizzes each worth 1.25% | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Written exam | During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Junhua Xiao and Jason Ivanusic 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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 9 February 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Junhua Xiao
Associate Professor Jason Ivanusic
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2
Coordinator Rex Barton-Smith 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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 12 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
44 Contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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: 22 March 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:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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: 22 March 2024