Structure of the Human Body

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Structure of the Human Body

Unit ID:

MONCI2001

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(SCBIO1020)

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

019901

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This course is an introduction to human anatomy. It includes an overview of general principles of major body systems. This will be followed by a consideration of specific areas of regional anatomy from an evolutionary perspective. Namely, what distinguishes the human body from other primates, mammals and indeed vertebrates and how have these adaptations of anatomy contributed in a functional context to us being so successful. Practical classes will involve exposure to human cadaver prosections, skeletal material, models and a range of imaging modalities including X-rays, CT scans etc.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

Placement Component: No

Supplementary Assessment:No

Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Describe and contrast the structures and spatial relationships of the tissues, organs, systems, and regions that make up the human body.

K2.	Relate anatomical structures (tissues, organs, systems) to basic developmental processes and use comparative approaches to identify evolutionary and functional contexts.

Skills:

S1.	Interpret and extrapolate sectional anatomical images to topographic anatomy using various methods and techniques such as medical imaging, measurement, drawing, and 3D printing

S2.	Work collaboratively to collect and analyse anatomical data.

S3.	Investigate and communicate, verbally and through writing, the developmental, evolutionary and functional aspects of human anatomy

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Integrate discrete anatomical knowledge into a comprehensive framework of body structures and systems

Unit Content:

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.		Mid-semester Test	Test	15
2.		Practical Activity Assessments	In-class assessments	30
3.		Group Research Project	Group project presentation	15
4.		Final Examination	Examination	40

Adopted Reference Style:

Australian Harvard

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency