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MSci Anatomical Sciences

Year of entry: 2021

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Course unit details:
Advances in Anatomical Sciences (L)

Unit code	BIOL31651
Credit rating	10
Unit level	Level 3
Teaching period(s)	Semester 1
Offered by	School of Biological Sciences
Available as a free choice unit?	No

Overview

Through lectures and practical sessions you will build on your existing knowledge of human anatomy and apply this knowledge to the clinical and research settings. Clinicians lecturing on this unit will demonstrate the relevance of anatomy in modern clinical practice. Alongside this, you will be exposed to current research methodology in the field of Human Anatomy. Topics include; lung cancer diagnosis, management of aortic disease, evolution of the teeth and skull, peritoneal pathologies and anatomical changes in gut inflammation.

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title	Unit code	Requirement type	Description
Human Anatomy RSM	BIOL20912	Pre-Requisite	Recommended
Human Anatomy & Histology	BIOL21291	Pre-Requisite	Compulsory
Anatomy of the Special Sense Organs	BIOL21402	Pre-Requisite	Recommended
Human Anatomy and Histology	BIOL20711	Pre-Requisite	Compulsory

BIOL31651 Pre-Requisite is BIOL21291

Aims

The unit aims to build on students existing knowledge of human anatomy and allow them to apply this knowledge to the clinical and research settings. Clinicians lecturing on this unit will demonstrate the relevance of anatomy in modern clinical practice. Alongside this, students will be exposed to current research methodology in the field of Human Anatomy.

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to

• Use their anatomical knowledge to discuss current research and clinical developments in specific topics relating to the cardiovascular respiratory systems, skull and gastrointestinal system.

• Identify important anatomical structures of the thorax, skull and abdomen on prosections and models

• Use relevant scientific literature to enhance their knowledge and further develop their critical thinking skills

Syllabus

• Anatomy of cardiovascular & respiratory systems review lecture

• Anatomy of cardiovascular & respiratory systems practical session

• Lung cancer diagnosis - examines modern imaging techniques used for diagnosing lung cancer.

• Cardiac Development - covers research into developmental errors of the heart

• Surgical anatomy of the aorta and contemporary management of aortic diseases - this clinical lecture will examine the how the structure of the aorta is reflected in the management of aortic disease. It will review the latest methods of treatment.

• Anatomy of the skull review lecture - this interactive lecture aims to refresh student knowledge in order to prepare for the clinical and research lectures.

• Anatomy of the skull review practical session - this session will allow students to examine skulls of different ages in order to explain developmental changes in skull structure

• Morphing skulls: how human heads evolve - this lecture examines morphometric issues related to the skull

• Functional anatomy of cranial sutures – this session looks at structural changes in cranial sutures throughout life.

• Evolution and development of teeth

• Skull-fest - this session, held at the Manchester museum, will be an interactive session concerned with comparative anatomy of the skull.

• Anatomy of the gastrointestinal system review lecture - interactive lecture to refresh student knowledge in order to prepare for the clinical and research lectures.

• Anatomy of the gastrointestinal system practical session.

• Ontogeny & disease of the Pancreas – examines the microscopic arrangements of the islets of Langerhans in disease

· Anatomical changes in gut inflammation – examines the microscopic changes that occur in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome

· Peritoneal pathologies – examines the structure of the peritoneum and changes that occur during disease.

Employability skills

Group/team working: In the interactive lectures students will work in small, self-arranged groups. They are also encouraged to work in groups in the practical dissecting room session. Students with a scientific background (BSC students) are encouraged to share their scientific knowledge with those students with a more clinical background (intercalating medics). This process is reversed when the subject matter has more of a clinical basis.
Oral communication: Two interactive revision lectures are held in which students are encouraged to discuss anatomical topics with the whole group.
Research: Many of the lectures focus on current research in a particular anatomical field. The students will therefore gain a greater insight into the theory of research.
Written communication: Students will have the opportunity to answer a formative essay question. This will be marked by a member of staff in a peer marking session.

Assessment methods

Method	Weight
Other	10%
Written exam	90%

Written examination

Two hour written examination (90%) consisting of three equally weighted essay questions (3 questions out of 6). Students will answer one question from each theme (Cardiovascular respiratory systems, Skull and Gastrointestinal systems).

Online coursework assessment – Three (10%, equally weighted), eLearning assessments containing a series of multiple choice questions based on a scientific paper or case study

Feedback methods

The review lectures and practicals will be interactive and formative feedback will be given verbally during these sessions. Formative online activities will complement the review lectures and feedback will be provided accordingly. Feedback of exam script can be obtained from the unit coordinator on request.

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Assessment written exam	2
Lectures	18

Independent study hours
Independent study	80

Teaching staff

Staff member	Role
Ingrid Gouldsborough	Unit coordinator

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