| Unit name | Anatomical Science 1A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ANAT10008 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Miss. Richards |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
N/A |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
This unit forms part of the compulsory year 1 structure adopted by BSc Applied Anatomy. |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
N/A |
| School/department | School of Anatomy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
Some of our students have a limited background in anatomy before opting for it at university level. It is therefore crucial to introduce you to the basic concepts of anatomical sciences at the beginning of your first year. However, these concepts must be delivered at a level that stimulates your intellectual curiosity and inspires you to think, act, talk and write as a scientist. You will acquire the fundamental concepts that are necessary to understand how the body is built for the vast range of functions seen in vertebrates. It will support you through learning the complexities of comparative anatomy of a range of species with particular reference to the relationships between structure and function of the nervous, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
As a first-year unit, Anatomical Sciences 1A is designed to introduce you to the core concepts of anatomical sciences. It emphasises understanding how the structure of the body is related to function, which will be key knowledge in specialist units later in the degree programme. This unit complements a wide range of other biomedical units, allowing physiological and pharmacological themes to be better contextualized. It will help you understand the fundamental concepts, principles and theories of biology in particular as they apply to systemic anatomy and introduce you to the ethical and safety issues surrounding anatomy in education and research as well as develop key discipline-specific skills including dissection, critical analysis and academic writing.
An overview of content
This unit will provide you with an understanding of core anatomical concepts in animals and humans. You will develop an appreciation of the fundamental organization of the body, from cellular to whole organ system, using this to examine the relationships between structure and function of the nervous, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
This unit will allow you to develop a range of essential skills that are valuable for your future careers and studies. As a result of this unit, you will learn how to think in the discipline of anatomy and predict function on the basis of form. This unit will allow you to apply, compare, contrast your knowledge of the animal kingdom and present this information using appropriate media to a scientific audience. You will also establish your ability to handle human and animal specimens with dignity and respect.
Through this unit you will explore, understand, and develop your own ways of learning. You will develop an ability to plan, organise and manage your time, work independently and as a part of a team, think critically and build your professional identity.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the unit students should be able to:
The unit is taught by a blended approach which includes online and in-person teaching. Online teaching includes lecture shorts, interactive activities, and consolidatory quizzes, which cover concepts and theory. In-person teaching includes practical sessions during which you will handle human and animal specimens and apply your knowledge, and lecture sessions which will allow you to work in an interactive group manner and consolidate your knowledge.
Tasks which do not count towards your mark but help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
A formative spot exam will be scheduled during the teaching block.
You will also have several formative quizzes scheduled across the year to enable you to check your learning and understanding of the teaching materials.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
When assessment does not go to plan
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. If numbers are sufficient, there will be another group task. However, for individuals, an alternative task will be provided. Details of reassessments are confirmed by the School shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ANAT10008).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
