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Course unit details:
Human Anatomy & Histology

Course unit fact file
Unit code	BIOL21291
Credit rating	10
Unit level	Level 2
Teaching period(s)	Semester 1
Offered by	School of Biological Sciences
Available as a free choice unit?	No

Overview

In Human Anatomy and Histology you will focus on the alimentary and urinary systems, learning about the structure and the pathologies that may occur in these systems.

Pre/co-requisites

Unit title	Unit code	Requirement type	Description
Body Systems	BIOL10811	Pre-Requisite	Recommended

Aims

The aims are to integrate anatomy and histology of the human alimentary and urinary systems with clinical topics.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the anatomy of the alimentary and urinary systems

• Understand the structural arrangement of the abdomen and its contents

• Understand the structural arrangement of the pelvis and its contents

• Understand the histological arrangement of all of the above structures

• Relate the structural anatomy to pathological processes that may occur

Syllabus

Anatomy and histology of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, the musculature of the anterior and posterior abdominal walls, composition of the pelvis and anatomy and histology of the urinary tract are covered in detail.

e-Learning Activity

There are three formative assignments which are based on current anatomical concepts, anatomical research and a clinical case study.

Employability skills

Analytical skills: See Research Skills
Group/team working: One task requires students to work in groups to produce the final assessed piece of work. Interactive sessions invite students to work together to solve anatomical problems
Leadership: Interactive sessions involve group work which will need to be managed by a leader.
Project management: Interactive sessions will require these skills to enable on time delivery of a solution.
Oral communication: Production of presentation on a pre-determined anatomical topic. Students are encouraged to ask and answer questions during lectures.
Problem solving: Interactive sessions will require students to apply knowledge learnt to clinical problems.
Research: Students are strongly encouraged to read up on current anatomical research to supplement their studies. The formative assignments require students to read scientific articles.
Written communication: Groups assessed on the production of a slide presentation.
Other: Develops organisational skills.

Feedback methods

Feedback given via blackboard on completion of the 3 eLearning nodes. Formative question bank available on blackboard for students to check their learning (not assessed). Written and verbal feedback provided on practise exam question during lectures. The interactive sessions provide feedback to enable students to gauge understanding and depth of their current knowledge.

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Assessment written exam	2
Lectures	22

Independent study hours
Independent study	76.7

Teaching staff

Staff member	Role
Bipasha Choudhury	Unit coordinator

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