The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the morphology and functional anatomy of the human body. The course incorporates normal structure and function of the human body and provides an insight to the implications of disruption of normal structure and function. During the course, lectures will address topics covering all of the systems of the human body. In practical sessions students will have the opportunity to examine prosected specimens and models of the human body. This applied course provides students with skills to prepare for a medical or health-related careers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Learning outcomes:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Identify and describe the major structures of the human body.
2. Discuss the structural organisation and functions of each system of the human body.
3. Apply their knowledge of human anatomy to solve questions regarding function and disease.
4. Analyse and synthesise their knowledge and skills to create effective anatomy teaching and learning tools.
Other Information
For permission to enrol in this course, please email rsb.studentadmin@anu.edu.au by December 11th.Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:
•Theory exam (60%; LO 1-4)•Assignment (25%; LO 1-4)
•Practical exam (15%; LO 1-4)
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Workload
Two lectures and 1x2 hour compulsory practical class per week. Additional tutorial sessions of up to two hours may be offered. Students require another 4 non-contact hours for preparation and reading.Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Biology Teaching and Learning Centre to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
McKinley: Human Anatomy 4th ed
McGraw-Hill
Assumed Knowledge
Recommended courses include: BIOL1008, BIOL2174, BIOL2103.You can not undertake this course if you have completed BIOL2176.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4092 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $5454 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3711 | 20 Feb 2017 | 27 Feb 2017 | 31 Mar 2017 | 26 May 2017 | In Person | N/A |
