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BIOL2176 Introductory Human Anatomy

Later Year Course

Offered By Biology Teaching and Learning Centre
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Biology
Offered in Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

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.
 
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, 2012.  For contact details check the undergraduate study links on the Research School of Biology website:  http://biology.anu.edu.au/.

Learning Outcomes

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Describe the general principles governing the structural organisation of all body systems, from musculoskeletal, visceral to the nervous system.
2. Apply this understanding to address questions in human physiology and malfunction.
3. Identify the major structures of the body on human cadavers and models.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment will be based on:      

  • Theory exam (60%; LO 1-3)
  • Practical Project (10%; LO 1-3)
  • Practical exam (30%; LO 1-3)
Workload

Two lectures and 1x2hour practical per week. Additional tutorial sessions of up to two hours each week may be offered. Students require another 4 non-contact hours for preparation and reading.

Areas of Interest Medical Science
Requisite Statement

Prerequisite:  BIOL1004 or BIOL1008

Consent Required Departmental consent is required prior to enrolling in this course
Majors/Specialisations Biology
Programs Bachelor of Medical Science
Science Group B
Academic Contact Dr Krisztina Valter

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.

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