ANT2321

Human anatomy 2: organs, tissues and body systems

(SCI)

Associate Professor Jeffrey B Kerr

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and 3-hour laboratory per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: 24 points of first-year level subjects (or equivalent) + Corequisite: ANT2311 (highly recommended) + Prohibition: ANT2331

Synopsis: Organisation of the human body into basic tissues, and many cell types assembled and interactive to maintain normal, healthy organ systems. Studies of human organs and tissues is a essential basis for theoretical, research and clinicopathological evaluations ranging from macromolecules to the whole organ level. Topics include medical histology, functions of musculoskeletal, gut, reproductive, neurovascular, haematological systems; the brain, and biomedical importance of immune system and hormone-producing organs, healthy vs diseased conditions, ultrastructural analysis of tissues computer based learning programs.

Assessment: Continuous practical assessment: 20% + Scientific essay: 20% + Practical test: 30% + Examination: 30%