HUBS1109
10 units
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:
- Introduction to the anatomy laboratory
- Overview of the skeleton and joints
- Upper limb and lower limb anatomy
- Anatomy of the thorax
- Anatomy of the abdomen
- Anatomy of the urinary system
- Pelvic anatomy
- 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.
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