301282 (v.2) Anatomical Techniques 331

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	7671 (v.8) Anatomy 231 or any previous version AND 7689 (v.8) Anatomy 232 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Exploration of detailed anatomical structure and relationships of a prescribed area of the body, methods of preservation of human cadaver material, the anatomy act and its requirements, prosection skills and techniques, theory and practical application of plastination processes.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Demonstrated skills in the planning and completion of a prosecuted human anatomical specimen of a prescribed region. Explained the positive and negative aspects of various preservation techniques for animal material. Produced a palatinate specimen for use in teaching. Communicated, via a variety of media, the morphological features of a prescribed anatomical region. Effectively employed the appropriate anatomical technologies to display prosecutedmaterial for teaching. Knowledge of the legislative and safety procedures relevant to the prosecution of human anatomical material. Co-authored a journal article based on practical work undertaken.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Agur, A.M.R., Grant's Atlas of Anatomy, 10th ed., Baltimore, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Romanes, J.G. (1986) Cunninghams Manual of Practical Anatomy. Vol 1., 15th ed., Oxford, Oxford University Press. Romanes, J.G. (1986) Cunninghams Manual of Practical Anatomy. Vol 2., 25th ed., Oxford, Oxford University Press. Romanes, J.G. (1986) Cunninghams Manual of Practical Anatomy. Vol 3., 35th ed., Oxford, Oxford University Press. Von Hagens, G. (1985) Heidelberg Plastination Folder - Collection of Anatomical Technical Leaflets for Plastination. Heidelberg, Germany, Anatomisches Institut, University Heidelberg.
Unit Texts:	Sauerland, E.K. (1999). Grant's Dissector, 12th ed., Baltimore, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 60%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y