ANT2321

Human anatomy 2: organs, tissues and body systems

(SCI)

Associate Professor Jeffrey Kerr

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

Synopsis: This subject reviews how the human body is put together at the microscopic level to form tissues and organs. Knowledge of organ and tissue structure is essential for theoretical, research and clinicopathological evaluations ranging from macromolecules to the whole organ level. Topics include stem cells and their tissue derivatives, 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, computer based learning programs, staining and microscopic analysis and photography of tissues with written report.

Assessment: Practical laboratory investigation report: 35% + Practical test: 30% + Examination: 35%