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2020 unit offering information will be available in September 2019
Unit aim
Integrates the basic biomedical sciences (functional, clinical anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, tissue mechanics, histology & embryology) in preparation for the acquisition of clinical patient assessment skills of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions
Unit content
- Histology of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions
- Embryological development of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions
- Biomechanical principles of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions
- Clinical anatomy of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions
- Functional anatomy of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions.
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate knowledge of advanced clinical anatomy of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
| 2 | demonstrate knowledge of advanced functional anatomy of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
| 3 | demonstrate a basic knowledge of embryological development and microscopic anatomy of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
| 4 | demonstrate knowledge of human kinematics and kinetics and general mechanical properties of biological tissues of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions | Intellectual rigour | Communication and social skills | |||||
| 5 | explain the functional relationship of anatomical features and biomechanics of the cranium, thoracic, cervical and upper limb regions. | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
Prescribed texts
Session 1
- Davis, FA, 2011, Joint Structure and Function, 5th edn, Norkin & Levange.
- Moore, KL , 2013, Moore Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 7th edn, Lippencott Williams & Wilkins.
- Snell, RS, 2014, Clinical Anatomy by Regions , Lippencott Williams & Wilkins.
Teaching and assessment
Gold Coast
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial on-site 2 hrs (2 wks) |
| Lecture on-site 1 hr (12 wks) |
| Tutorial on-site 1 hr (12 wks) |
| Laboratory session 2 hrs (12 wks) |
| Assessment | |
| Wetlab Practical Skills 1 | 20% |
| Wetlab Practical Skills 2 | 20% |
| OSCE | SR |
| Exam: closed book | 60% |
Lismore
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial on-site 2 hrs (2 wks) |
| Lecture on-site 1 hr (12 wks) |
| Tutorial on-site 1 hr (12 wks) |
| Laboratory session 2 hrs (12 wks) |
| Assessment | |
| Wetlab Practical Skills 1 | 20% |
| Wetlab Practical Skills 2 | 20% |
| OSCE | SR |
| Exam: closed book | 60% |
Fee information
Domestic
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Commencing 2020 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2
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