Unit name | Normal structure and function of the mammalian body |
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Unit code | ANAT30002 |
Credit points | 30 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Tortonese |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
For Intercalators in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. 2-3 years of professional degree program (BVSc, MBChB, etc). |
Co-requisites |
Ageing, disease and dysfunction (ANAT 30001) |
School/department | School of Anatomy |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This seminar-based unit will contain elements of developmental biology, muscle structure and function, bone, synovial joint and spine biology and function, biomechanics of gait, and neuroendocrinology of behaviour and fertility. It is aimed at intercalating Medical, Veterinary and Dental students who are intercalating in Anatomy after the first 2-3 years of their professional programs. The unit is aimed at normal structure and function of the mammalian body around the above topics, and will include study of both human and veterinary species.
Specific learning outcomes will vary according to the material covered per year. Broadly, the unit will focus on normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal system including muscle, bones and joints, and locomotor biomechanics and will also cover neuroendocrine control of body structure, behaviour and fertility. Specifically, upon completion of the unit, students will be able to explain:
Two to three 3-hour seminars per week (Mondays and Tuesdays) with the remaining time given to the dissertation unit, other coursework and independent study.
Three-hour written exam consisting of a Part A (based on content) and a Part B (based on data interpretation or scientific method within the context of the unit): 70%
Essay based on special topic within the unit content; 3000 words: 20%
Poster based on special topic within the unit content: 10%
Ageing, disease and dysfunction (ANAT 30001)