Overview
This unit provides you with basic knowledge of the structure of the human body. It describes how tissues are combined to form organs, and how organs and organ systems are organized to form adult body structure. The microscopic and macroscopic structure of the human body and some major body systems … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Michelle Lazarus
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Kim Catania
Dr Chantal Hoppe
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Describe the basic anatomical structure of the human body and some of the major body systems;
2.
Describe the microscopic structure of the human body and how the primary tissue types combine to form a complete organism;
3.
Explain how the general body plan is established in the embryo, and the processes of organogenesis and how major congenital abnormalities arise;
4.
Demonstrate practical laboratory skills in anatomy & developmental biology;
5.
Collaborate effectively as a pair or in a group to complete academic tasks;
6.
Discuss and critically analyse anatomical and developmental biology studies.
Teaching approach
Online learning
Enquiry-based learning
Assessment
1 - Practical class assessments (online) - details will be placed on Moodle
2 - Lectures
3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Laboratories
Lectures
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Availability in areas of study
Developmental biology