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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course adopts a systems-based approach to explore the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems. Students will develop an understanding of typical anatomy and the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underpin normal physiological processes. Students will integrate and apply knowledge of these systems in maintaining homeostasis, particularly in the contexts of nutrition, energy metabolism, exercise, and examine how disruptions can lead to disease. Learning is supported through a combination of online modules, formative quizzes, laboratory demonstrations, and practical exercises. Students will engage with prosected human cadaveric specimens and anatomical models and participate in activities that illustrate the clinical assessment of key physiological parameters. Throughout the course, students will enhance their critical thinking and collaborative skills, applying discipline-specific knowledge to real-world health and clinical contexts. This applied learning experience prepares students for further study in clinical, biomedical, or health-related fields.
Group assignment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Topic quiz (2 x 10%)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Creative assignment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Final exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Participation (Hurdle)
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester, including: - Face-to-face component, which may consist of 2 x 1 hour lectures (total of 24 hours over the semester) - 5 x 3 hours of labs (15 hours over the semester). - 91 hours over the semester of self directed learning which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Other Information Due to the nature of human anatomy and the requirement for students to work with human cadaveric specimens, the staff ensure that students understand the expectation for ethical and respectful behaviour. Staff are aware of possible emotional effects of working with cadaver specimens and are ready to support students as needed. Students will also be advised of the expectations of ethical practice and principles of academic integrity relating to all assessment items and will be required to work and show evidence of their effective work in inclusive and collaborative groups when necessary.
N/A Preliminary Reading Indicative readings are provided by the reading list on the LMS (available electronically using Clinical Key via the ANU Library)