In this course students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the morphology and function of the human body. Students will learn the normal structure and function of the human body and will be given an insight into the implications of disruption of these. A combination of lectures, online multimedia resources, tutorials and practical sessions will address topics covering all systems of the human body. In weekly practical sessions, students will have the opportunity to examine prosected human cadaveric specimens and models of the human body where they will be given further opportunities to develop their critical thinking skills related to the human body in health and disease. Students will also complete an assessment item which will enhance their capability to work collaboratively and employ discipline-based knowledge to broader real-world situations. This applied course equips students with discipline-specific knowledge and skills to prepare them for clinical or health-related careers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify and describe the major structures of the human body.
- Discuss the structural organisation, integration and functions of each system of the human body.
- Apply and synthesise their knowledge of human anatomy to solve questions regarding function in health and disease.
Use creative and critical thinking skills to investigate and demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy.
- Effectively communicate concepts in human anatomy to academic and lay audiences.
Other Information
Due to the limited laboratory space, enrollment in this course is restricted to 50 students only. Students will be selected based on academic merit (GPA)
To register interest in this course, please fill in an expression of interest form.
Registrations open and close as per the dates in the EOI form available through the link above. Students will be notified the outcome by early February 2025.
Indicative Assessment
- Three topic examinations (Musculoskeletal, Neuroanatomy and Body Cavities and Viscera) (21) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Group Assignment (25) [LO 2,3,4,5]
- End of Semester Examination (54) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to-face component which may consist of up to 2 hours of lectures, 2 hours of laboratories and 1 hour tutorial per week throughout the semester.
- Approximately 70 hours of self-directed study, which will include preparation for lectures, assignments and other assessment tasks.
Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions.
Inherent Requirements
In this course, students learn how to identify and interpret anatomical features, which requires students to:
- Make and interpret visual observations.
Students who cannot meet this requirement will not be able to complete compulsory assessment tasks and therefore will not be able to complete the course.
Students also typically participate in anatomy laboratories, in which they observe human cadavers and body parts. This requires students to be able to:
- Safely attend anatomy laboratories.
- Stand or lean over to make observations.
Students who cannot meet these requirements will find it significantly more difficult to succeed in the course and are therefore strongly encouraged to discuss their options with the course convenor before submitting an application.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Medicine and Psychology to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Drake et al.: Gray’s Anatomy for Students Elsevier (available electronically using Clinical Key via the ANU Library — the link is provided on WATTLE)
A. R. Crossman, D. Neary: Neuroanatomy - and illustrated colour text Churchill Livingston, Elsevier (available electronically using Clinical Key via the ANU Library — the link is provided on course site in the Learning Management System)
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5580 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $7440 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3104 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | N/A |