The aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the anatomical organisation of the human body. Current knowledge of how the human body works is based, in many instances, on the analysis of its anatomy. Hence, knowledge of the anatomy leads to a better understanding of function, together with an appreciation of the outcomes and symptoms of dysfunction. In this functional anatomy course, lectures will address topics which offer special insight into the normal function of the body and lay the basis for the understanding of disease states. The practicals offer students the opportunity to examine prosections of human body, plastic models and other resources helping the study of this discipline. This course gives students the opportunity to prepare for a medically-related career.
 
Pending Course Convener availability, this course may not be offered in 2011.  If offered, enrolment is restricted to 50 students and entry will be merit-based; application for enrolment should be submitted to the Biology Teaching & Learning Office by March 30, 2011.  For contact details check the undergraduate study links on the Research School of Biology website:  http://biology.anu.edu.au/.