Available in 2024
Course code

HUBS1109

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course aims to provide students with an overview of the anatomical structures of the human body. It consists of a series of lectures and laboratories covering functional anatomy of the human body including the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Areas emphasised are those that will prepare students for an understanding that focuses on the major body systems. The course will also prepare students for subsequent careers in any of the health and biomedical sciences, and bioengineering fields.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Singapore PSB

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe, for major organs and structures in the head, chest, abdomen, pelvis and limbs:- their structure (Gross Anatomy),- their relationship to other organs and their surface anatomy,- their blood supply, nerve supply, as well as its venous drainage, and - how the organ's structure relates to its basic function (i.e. it's physiology).


Content

This course will cover the following:

  1. Introduction to the anatomy laboratory
  2. Overview of the skeleton and joints
  3. Upper limb and lower limb anatomy
  4. Anatomy of the thorax
  5. Anatomy of the abdomen
  6. Anatomy of the urinary system
  7. Pelvic anatomy
  8. Anatomy of the brain and nervous system

Assessment items

In Term Test: Intra-semester exam
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

In Term Test: Identification Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Formal Examination: Final exam
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 8
  • Exam
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Practical Examination in week 13

Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore PSB

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 8
  • Exam
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Practical Examination in week 13

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.