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Module Title	LI Human Structure and Function
School	School of Bioscience
Department	School of Biosciences
Module Code	03 26999
Module Lead	Dr Eleanor Cull
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites	LC Introduction to Evolution and Animal Biology - (03 22924)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Practical Classes and workshops-21 hours Guided independent study-149 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	Having completed this challenging and diverse module, students will have a broad appreciation of the structure of the human body, and how this relates to its function and evolutionary origin. Anatomy is taught under four major themes: (1) Anatomy as a science – understanding the human body from the point of view of evolution and development; (2) Microanatomy – a brief survey of the cellular organisation of body tissues; (3) The structure and function of body systems – a survey of the topography of the entire body from a systems-based perspective, with consideration of how the gross anatomy relates to the function of each system; (4) The human body in a broader context – further discussion of the importance of evolution and development using specific illustrative examples. The module employs a diverse range of teaching methods including interactive lectures and the discussion of real-life clinical cases. Students should be aware that some lectures contain graphic images and videos of surgical operations and diseases.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Discuss the different approaches to thinking about human structure and function Demonstrate an appreciation of the complex links between development, evolution and human structure and function Discuss the evolution of some of the major anatomical adaptations of Homo sapiens Describe the basic topographical anatomy and histology of the systems of the human body Discuss the relationship between the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs and systems Compare the structure and function of the human body with the bodies of other vertebrates and explain the relevance of such comparisons Analyse, from the point of view of evolution and development, the apparently anomalous organisation of certain anatomical features Outline the real-world applications of a sound understanding of human structure and function Use the primary literature to defend a particular anatomical fact presented in a textbook Develop an understanding of the three dimensional arrangement of body structures Communicate in a variety of ways including posters and oral presentations
Assessment	26999-01 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (50%) 26999-02 : Sessiona Examination : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Examination : 2h Examination (50%); continuous assessment (50%): Summer assessment period Reassessment: Supplementary examination
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