Unit information: Advanced Topics in Applied Anatomy in 2021/22

Unit name	Advanced Topics in Applied Anatomy
Unit code	ANAT30008
Credit points	40
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Dr. Sulaiman
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	Year 1 & 2 BSc Applied Anatomy
Co-requisites	Facets of Anatomy
School/department	School of Anatomy
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

Advanced Topics in Applied Anatomy builds on the anatomical concepts explored in years 1 and 2 of the BSc Applied Anatomy course. Students will explore advanced topics relating to the functional anatomy of human and non-human mammals in seminar, tutorial and practical settings. Topics may include: changes and variations in anatomy relating to growth, senescence, the athletic body, and support and rehabilitation.

Students will participate in and lead discussions, exploring relevant primary literature, and reflecting on the roles of anatomy and anatomical variation in our understanding of these topics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

1. To apply knowledge and understanding of topics in textbook anatomy to areas of variation, development and change.
2. To apply knowledge and understanding of this variation to appropriate clinical and applied scenarios.
3. To explore, evaluate and communicate findings from the primary research literature with reference to natural variation, development and change.

Teaching Information

Teaching will predominantly be delivered via seminar sessions, with tutorials and practical demonstrations supporting some topics.

Assessment Information

As part of the focus on experiential learning in the BSc Applied Anatomy, students will be expected to actively participate in formative activities such as engagement in seminar presentations, readings and discussions.

Synoptic diary (Coursework, 30%) Students will write a cumulative diary and a final synoptic summary discussing the unit and its themes. ILO 1,2

Discursive assignments (Coursework, 70%) A choice of discursive written pieces relating to relevant unit topics. ILO 1,2,3

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.

Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.