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Anatomy and Physiology (ANAT90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject provides lectures in human structure and function for communication. An introduction to the auditory, respiratory, laryngeal and swallowing systems is provided, in addition to neuroanatomy. Students attend laboratory sessions for guided observation and anatomical dissection classes, and attend lectures, workshops and/or tutorial sessions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Show an understanding of the structure and function of the following human body systems: hearing, balance, respiration, larynx, speech articulators, swallowing as well as an understanding of the structure and function of the human brain for sound perception, speech, language and swallowing
- Begin to apply learning of anatomy and physiology to problem solving and understanding communication and swallowing function and dysfunction.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should show:
- an ability to evaluate and synthesise information in a flexible manner
- a capacity to articulate their knowledge in both oral and written formats
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AUDI90025 | Communication Across the Lifespan | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AUDI90027 | Clinical Processes A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90033 | Linguistics for Speech Pathology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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4 x multiple choice (open book) online tests (10% each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Wet Lab peer-learning, written reflection
| Week 12 | 10% |
Final exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Bryony Nayagam Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 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
Time commitment details
48 hours (comprising 32 hours of lectures, 12 hr laboratory sessions/tutorials (6 x 2hr), 4 hr in-class MCTs/feedback on learning)
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Speech Pathology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024