BMS2011 - Structure of the human body: An evolutionary and functional perspective

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Overview

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.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

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Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Julia Choate

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Luca Fiorenza

Dr Kim Catania

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

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

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

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

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

Work collaboratively to collect and analyse anatomical data.

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

Assessment summary

Mid-semester Test: 15%
Practical Activity Assessments: 30%
Group Research Projects: 15%
Final Examination: (2 hours and 10 minutes) 40%

Workload requirements

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Availability in areas of study

Biomedical science