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Principles of Human Structure (ANAT20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides an overview of human anatomy. We expect that a student who completes this subject should be able to 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; and the appearance of normal anatomical structures via modern imaging techniques. Lectures on anatomy will be supplemented by online learning material, and practical classes that incorporate use of prosected cadaveric specimens and modern imaging.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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
- Articulate the important clinical applications relevant to the body regions and the approaches to imaging the human body
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: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
1st year of the Bachelor of Biomedicine
OR
One of the following subject sets (A, B, C, or D):
SET A:
BIOL10004 - Biology of Cells and Organisms
AND
BIOL10005 - Genetics and The Evolution of Life
SET B:
BIOL10004 - Biology of Cells and Organisms
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10010 | Foundational Biology: Life's Complexity | No longer available | |
| BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | No longer available |
SET C:
BIOL10005 - Genetics and The Evolution of Life
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10008 | Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery | No longer available | |
| BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | No longer available |
SET D:
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10008 | Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery | No longer available | |
| BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | No longer available |
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10010 | Foundational Biology: Life's Complexity | No longer available | |
| BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | No longer available |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | No longer available |
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Mid-semester test 1
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 15% |
Mid-semester test 2
| From Week 8 to Week 10 | 15% |
8 intra-semester online 20 minute quizzes each worth 1.25%
| 8 of 12 weeks during the semester | 10% |
Written exam
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 February 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- 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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 19 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
44 Contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
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Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
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: 14 March 2025
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 Discipline 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 (Production)
- 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.
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
- 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: 14 March 2025