LQB187 Human Anatomy

Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

Anatomy, derived from the Greek language and translated literally to mean ‘to cut up’, is the science of morphology or structure of an organism and its various parts. Study of human systematic anatomy requires the identification and description of biological structures of the human body through an investigation of functional organ systems, such as the cardiovascular, nervous, digestive and skeletal systems. This unit will introduce anatomy as a language enabling health professionals, scientists and engineers to effectively communicate with each other through the application of appropriate anatomical terminology to a range of audiences. This introductory unit provides appropriate foundational knowledge and practical skills in anatomy for students enrolled in health, science or engineering courses through the investigation of organ structure using macroscopic and microscopic anatomy. It is an essential prerequisite for further study in anatomical sciences and health.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Describe and interpret the morphology, location and relationships of cells, tissues and organs of the eleven organ systems of the human body through the application of accurate anatomical terminology.
2. Identify the major structures of the eleven organ systems of the human body using appropriate anatomical terminology and specificity.
3. Examine the relationship between structure and function in anatomy.
4. Work collaboratively in a group to demonstrate interprofessional communication in different health contexts and together reflect on the appropriate selection of anatomical terminology.

Content

Learning Approaches

This unit provides a series of digital learning resources to prepare and advance your understanding of each week's learning concepts. The content of these resources has been carefully designed to meet your course and discipline needs in anatomy, such that students from different courses will have a customised learning journey, where the breadth and depth of content most relevant to each discipline is available. It is essential that the relevant digital learning activities are completed before your first class each week.

The concepts covered in these digital resources will then be explored and extended in workshops where you will work collaboratively with the teaching team and your peers to develop analysis and problem-solving skills. You will build your anatomical vocabulary, discuss threshold and challenging concepts relevant to your discipline in an environment that promotes the use of anatomical communication skills. It is essential that you recognise anatomy as a language, that is, a means to communicate; with this in mind the learning environment will focus on the acquisition and application of anatomical terminology, through an exploration of the cells and tissues of the eleven organ systems of the body.

The practicals complement your learning by providing an environment to visualise three-dimensional representations of organs and the opportunity to palpate human donor material to gain an understanding of anatomical relationships and tissue composition. Materials available in practical sessions will include microscopic preparations in the form of histological sections, articulated and disarticulated skeletons, anatomical models, and embalmed human organs and prosections. 

Some of your assessment tasks will be completed in groups where you will work collaboratively with your peers. Scheduled practical sessions will provide support and opportunities for you to work in your groups on your assessment tasks. Therefore it is important that all group members attend their practical classes and contribute equally to the group tasks.   

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Assessment

Overview

Your assessment consists of three main assessment tasks, each of which focuses on a different set of anatomical skills.

The first assessment will be Professional Case Studies. These case studies will assess your anatomical understanding and ability to identify and describe macroscopic and microscopic anatomical structures using photomicrographs, anatomical illustrations and anatomical models. These cases will also assess your ability to articulate anatomical terminology and relate structure to function.

The second assessment is an anatomical role play which will be captured as a video recording by a team of students. This recorded role play will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of appropriate anatomical terminology in professional settings. In this assignment you will act out two clinical scenarios, the first with a patient or person from the community (layperson scenario), the second as an interprofessional clinical team discussing the patient or community case. You will be assessed on your team's ability to communicate appropriately on topics related to the human body with a range of audiences and to understand the importance of the interactions between health professionals to support a patient, client or community member.

In addition to the video recording, there will be a series of in-class discussions and a reflection during the groups scheduled practical time where each group will meet with a demonstrator and discuss the importance of interdisciplinary teams in health care, audience-specific terminology and more. These in class group discussions are weighted and attendance is expected, highlighting the importance of attending the practicals. During these discussions the teaching team can also help provide support or strategies for working in a group effectively. This also provides time where the groups of students can ask any questions about the assessment items.

The third assessment is an exam to be held in the central exam period at the end of semester and will assess your depth of theoretical understanding and your ability to identify anatomical structures in all of the eleven organ systems on anatomical models.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Professional Case Studies

Five real-world professional or clinical case studies will be completed throughout the semester in the practical classes. Case studies will assess your anatomical knowledge from previous weeks' content. Each case study will be worth 5% and is an individual assessment.

These professional or clinical cases will assess your anatomical understanding and ability to identify and describe macroscopic and microscopic anatomical structures using photomicrographs, anatomical illustrations and anatomical models. These cases will also assess your ability to articulate anatomical terminology and relate structure to function.

The style of questions may include multiple-choice, short answer, drawing and labelling, or semi-extended response (answer with several sentences or paragraphs).

Assessment: Anatomical Role Play

This assessment item has two parts which will be completed by your team.

Part 1 (20 marks): In a team you will select a medical case, a sporting injury or a case requiring an intervention (for example) that is relevant to your professional context. You will create a 4–5-minute video that demonstrates your team's understanding of organ systems and the appropriate use of anatomical terminology. The 4–5-minute video will have two different sections: (1) a description using anatomical terminology that is suitable for the general public (patient, client, community member), (2) a description of the case using anatomical terminology appropriate for medical or allied health professionals. All group members must have a speaking part within the video.

Part 2 (5 marks): During your scheduled practicals you will have the chance to collaborate and work on your assignment as a group, and be supported by your sessional teaching team. You will also be asked to reflect on the impact of using audience-specific terminology, and your group work. A summary of the discussions and reflections will be uploaded to Padlet on the LQB187 Canvas site as evidence. All members of the group must be present and contribute to the in-class group work, discussions and reflection.

Assessment: Exam

Will assess your depth of understanding of foundational concepts in macroscopic anatomy, systematic anatomy and microscopic anatomy presented throughout the semester through a timed spotter exam. You will be examined on both your theoretical understanding and practical identification of structures from the 11 organ systems of the human body.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Risk Assessment Statement

This unit includes a laboratory component. In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You are required to view a Health & Safety Induction video and complete an online health and safety quiz prior to being permitted into the laboratory, to access please follow this link Health & Safety Induction. A passing score of 10/10 is required and will be checked prior to entry to the first laboratory session. You may repeat the quiz until this score is achieved. You are also referred to the Faculty of Health's Health & Safety Web Site for further information.

This unit includes demonstrations on human donor material, including skeletal material, and prosected regional anatomical specimens. Viewing and handling of human donor material is voluntary in this unit. You are required to view a series of online resources on Cadaver Preparedness and complete an online human donor material quiz prior to being able to participate in demonstrations that involve human donor material; check your Canvas site for information on how to access this quiz and complete the student declaration of compliance. You are to exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human material.

If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the academic in charge of the unit, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.

Standards/Competencies

This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer

1: Knowledge and Skill Base

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   Relates to: Professional Case Studies, Anatomical Role Play, Exam

3: Professional and Personal Attributes

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   Relates to: Anatomical Role Play
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   Relates to: Anatomical Role Play

Course Learning Outcomes

EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

1. Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
   Relates to: Anatomical Role Play
2. Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: Professional Case Studies, Anatomical Role Play, Exam

LS40 Bachelor of Biomedical Science

1. Critically review, analyse and synthesise foundational knowledge in a broad range of biomedical discipline areas and in depth theoretical, technical and practical knowledge in specialised discipline areas.
   Relates to: Professional Case Studies, Exam
2. Demonstrate the technical skills required to solve multi-disciplinary problems in biomedical research, industry and clinical settings and do so in an ethical, safe and responsible manner.
   Relates to: Professional Case Studies, Exam
3. Demonstrate the cognitive skills required to find solutions to scientific problems.
   Relates to: Professional Case Studies, Exam
4. Contribute effectively to biomedical projects, either as an individual or as a member of a team, by demonstrating professional behaviour and participating in continuous learning.
   Relates to: Anatomical Role Play
5. Apply knowledge and skills to rapidly source, critically analyse and communicate biomedical science information using appropriate technologies.
   Relates to: Anatomical Role Play

LS47 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

1. Discipline Knowledge
   Relates to: Professional Case Studies, Anatomical Role Play, Exam
2. Analysis and interpretation of data
   Relates to: Professional Case Studies, Anatomical Role Play, Exam
3. Synthesis, judgement, and explanation
   Relates to: Professional Case Studies, Anatomical Role Play, Exam
4. Scientific communication skills including information literacy and numeracy
   Relates to: Anatomical Role Play

OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science

1. Theoretical knowledge in optometry and vision science, introductory clinical and technical skills
   Relates to: Exam
2. Apply critical thinking and knowledge of vision science, ocular anatomy and clinical methods to generate solutions in clinical and scientific settings
   Relates to: Professional Case Studies
3. Articulate knowledge and problem solving to specialist and non specialist audiences through oral and written formats to standards expected by the profession
   Relates to: Anatomical Role Play