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
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7689 (v.8) Anatomy 232 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 60%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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