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