Unit name | Anatomical Science 1A: Cells, tissues and the nervous system |
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Unit code | ANAT10101 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Fulford |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Anatomy |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
An introduction to the basic anatomical organisation and tissue structure of mammals, including the human. Emphasis is placed on understanding how structures are adapted for the functions they perform. Topics covered include basic cell biology and genetics; ultrastructure of epithelial, connective, muscle and nerve tissues; the first four weeks of embryological development; and basic neurobiology. In laboratory practical sessions, anatomy is studied through microscopy and dissection, and using prosected specimens.
Aims:
The aim is to give an insight into the biological principles relating structure to function of the mammalian body systems. Students from a wide variety of backgrounds will learn basic anatomical terminology, understand how body systems across species adapt to their particular environments, and learn the basic structure and functions of major mammalian organ systems.
At the end of this unit, students should be able to:
Lectures
Laboratory practicals
eBiolabs
Assessment is by:
Seeley’s Anatomy and Physiology. VanPutte, Regan and Russo. McGraw Hill Higher Education; 10th Revised edition (2013) ISBN-10: 1259060934 | ISBN-13: 978-1259060939