Module Description
MODULE DATA
MODULE TITLE
MODULE LEVEL
MODULE CREDIT POINTS
SI MODULE CODE (if known)
MODULE JACS CODE
SUBJECT GROUP
Principles of Anatomy and Image Interpretation
4
10
66-4997-00S
Radiotherapy & Oncology
MODULE DELIVERY PATTERN ( as applicable or give dates for non-standard delivery)
NB "Semester 3" ends on 31 July each year
LONG (2 semesters)
SHORT (1 semester)
NON-STANDARD DELIVERY
Sem 1 & 2
Sem 1
Sem 2 & 3
Sem 2
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Start Date
End Date
Sem 3
MODULE ASSESSMENT PATTERN ( as applicable - also complete Table A, Section 5, below)
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Single Module Mark with Overall Module Pass Mark of 40%
Single Module Mark - Pass/Fail only
Up to Three Assessment Tasks with Pass Mark of 40% for each Task and Overall
Module Pass Mark of 40%
Up to Three Assessment Tasks - Pass/Fail only
Other - if choosing "Other" please give further details of assessment pattern in the
blank space below. "Other" should be chosen where, for example, a PSRB has
specified an overall Module Pass Mark of higher than 40% - if so, give details below
and specify higher pass mark. Or, eg, where PSRB has specified an Individual Task
Pass Mark of higher than 40% give details in space below and complete final column
in Table A, Section 5)
Overall Module Pass Mark if other than 40% (subject to approval)
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MODULE INFORMATION ( as applicable - also complete Table A, Section 5
Is a timetabled examination required for the assessment of this module?
Is a timetabled examination required for the reassessment of this module?
Is the module delivered wholly by Distance Learning (ie. not timetabled at SHU)
Are any staff who are responsible for teaching on this module non-SHU employees?
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MODULE STATUS ( as applicable to status of module in the context of current proposal)
Unchanged: an existing module, presented as unchanged from previous years
Modified: an existing module being modified as a result of this validation, e.g.
changes to delivery or assessment pattern, title, credit weighting etc
New: new module to be approved through current validation process
If status is 'Modified', please give date when modified
version is to be available from
Breakdown of notional
study hours by type
(Typically requires 10
hours of notional study
time for 1 CATS credit)
Tutor-Led
(Contact
Hours)
20
TutorDirected
Study
20
Modified Version Available
from N/A
SelfDirected
Study
60
OTHER COURSES FEATURING THIS MODULE (please list below)
1
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TOTAL STUDY
HOURS for
this Module
100
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AIM OF THIS MODULE
To develop in you a fundamental knowledge of relational macroscopic,
radiographic and cross-sectional anatomy to underpin academic study and
radiotherapy practice.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
BY ENGAGING SUCCESSFULLY WITH THIS MODULE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Define and begin to accurately and appropriately apply terms
fundamental to anatomy, physiology and radiotherapy practice.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of 3-dimensional relational
anatomy
3. Describe the features of major anatomical organs and structures
4. Identify major organs and features on images from a relevant range of
modalities
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THESE ARE EXAMPLES OF THE CONTENT OF THE MODULE
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Terminology associated with anatomy, physiology and fundamental
radiotherapy techniques/patient positioning.
Anatomical systems:
o Skeletal, Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Lymphatic,
Digestive, Urinary, Male Reproductive, Female Reproductive and
Neurological
Radiographic anatomy:
o Structure identification on conventional X-ray, MVI and CT
THESE ARE THE MAIN WAYS YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR LEARNING
TO ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES
This module uses a blend of traditional keynote lectures and practical anatomy
seminars combined with e-learning packages delivered and assessed via
Blackboard, the VERT suite and online resources. You will be encouraged to
develop your learning with enquiry-based learning in the virtual environment as
well as in radiographic interpretation practical sessions.
Assessment for learning activities in the module include a series of self-tests
that aim to help develop your understanding of how different anatomical
structures relate to each other in 3-dimensions. This will lead to you being able
to transfer this understanding to practical structure identification on a range of
images. You will be encouraged to use these tests to focus your learning in
preparation for the summative assessments.
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STUDENT-DIRECTED LEARNING
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You will be expected to undertake self analysis to help identify your own
learning needs, assisted through taking part in the module activities, and to
seek out appropriate sources of help.
You are expected to access and engage with learning materials on the
module blackboard site and...
o undertake learning activities to prepare for face to face sessions
o undertake follow up work where indicated
o undertake additional private study to address personal learning needs
o participate in group activities and discussion
THESE ARE THE WAYS THAT WILL BE USED TO ENABLE YOU TO
DEMONSTRATE YOU HAVE MET THE LEARNING OUTCOMES
You are required to:
1. Complete a series of small tests (1 per anatomical region) delivered via
Blackboard or using VERT. These can be taken as many times as
necessary within the module (learning outcomes 1-4).
2. Complete 2 online examinations to assess your knowledge and
understanding (learning outcomes 1-4):
 1 covering aspects of 3D relational anatomy
 1 covering aspects of Image interpretation (radiographic and CT)
TABLE A: ASSESSMENT TASK INFORMATION
ASSESSMENT TASK
%
weighting
of overall
module
mark
Inmodule
retrieval
available
?
60%
Duration
of task /
word
count /
length of
exam
60 minutes
3D Anatomy Online
Examination
Image Interpretation Online
Examination
40%
60 minutes
YES
In module retrieval will be available for the examinations.
3
YES
Individual
task pass
mark ONLY
IF OVER
40%**
Assessment Criteria
<40%
Inadequate or
inaccurate definition
and application of
terms.
40% - 49%
Accurate definition and
application of some
anatomical, physiological
and clinical terms
50 - 59%
Accurate definition and
application of large range
of anatomical,
physiological and clinical
terms
60 - 69%
Accurate definition and
application of almost all
anatomical, physiological
and clinical terms
≥ 70%
Accurate definition and
application of all relevant
terms.
Inadequate or
inaccurate knowledge
and understanding of
relational anatomy
Demonstration of some
knowledge and
understanding of
relational anatomy
Mostly accurate knowledge
and understanding of 3dimensional relational
anatomy.
Application of highly
detailed knowledge and
understanding of 3dimensional relational
anatomy.
Describe the features of
major anatomical organs
and structures
Inadequate or
inaccurate description
of anatomical organs
and structures.
Description of features of
some anatomical organs
and structures.
Detailed description of
most major anatomical
organs and structures.
Highly accurate and
comprehensive
knowledge and
understanding of 3dimensional relational
anatomy.
Accurate description of
nearly all major
anatomical organs and
structures.
Identify major organs and
features on images from a
relevant range of
modalities
Inadequate or
inaccurate identification
of organs and features.
Identification of some
major organs and
features on images.
Identification of most major
organs and features on
images.
Identification of nearly all
major organs and
features on range of
images.
Highly accurate
identification of all major
organs and features on
images from full range of
featured modalities.
Define and begin to
accurately
and
appropriately apply terms
fundamental to anatomy,
physiology
and
radiotherapy practice.
Demonstrate knowledge
and understanding of 3dimensional
relational
anatomy
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Highly accurate
description of all major
anatomical organs and
structures.
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THIS IS HOW YOU WILL BE GIVEN FEEDBACK ON YOUR PERFORMANCE
Feedback on your performance on the formative self-tests is generated automatically
and available immediately following submission. You will be encouraged to use
these to identify development needs to be addressed in tutorials.
Provisional marks from the module examinations will be made available usually
within 24 hours of the assessment, but the overall mark will be ratified at the
Semester 2 assessment board. The opportunity to obtain generalised cohort
feedback on examination performance will be provided in order to help you prepare
for future multiple choice assessments and identify development needs.
You should use this to develop appropriate action plans to further your development
and incorporate this into your personal and professional development portfolio.
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THESE ARE EXAMPLES OF THE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES YOU WILL USE
o Learning materials provided within teaching sessions and on Blackboard
o Module handbook containing copies of essential resources (including lecture
notes, handouts, reading lists and activities)
o Self directed learning packages paper based and online
o Online assessment for learning tests
o Key texts (see suggested reading lists)
o Module leader support
o Module blackboard site containing all resources and links to internet-based
resources and a discussion board.
o Electronic resources from An@tomyTV an online learning database accessed
through the learning centre will be used extensively to provide essential tutordirected learning.
o Text books from the indicative reading list
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Text books such as:
Bridge P, Tipper DJ (2011) CT Anatomy for Radiotherapy. Keswick M&K
Dean D, Herbener TE, 2000. Cross-sectional human anatomy: Lippincott Williams
and Wilkins
Ellis H, Logan BM, Dixon AK, 2001. Human Cross Sectional Anatomy, Atlas of Body
Sections and CT Images: Butterworth/Heineman
Fehrenbach MJ, Herring SW, 2007. Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck:
Saunders Elsevier
Karthikeyan D, Chegu D, 2006. Cross-sectional anatomy: Anshan
Lumley JSP, 2008. Surface anatomy : the anatomical basis of clinical examination:
Churchill Livingstone
Marieb EN. 2009. Essentials of human anatomy and physiology: Pearson Benjamin
Cummings
Marieb EN. 2009. Anatomy and physiology coloring workbook : a complete study
guide: Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2009.
Moller T, Reif E, 2007. Pocket Atlas of Cross-sectional Anatomy CT and MRI
Volume 1: Head, Neck, Spine and Joints: Thieme
Moller T, Reif E, 2007. Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy CT and MRI Volume II:
Thorax, Heart, Abdomen and Pelvis: Thieme
Prokop M, Galanski M, 2003. Spiral and Multi Slice Computed Tomography of the
Body: Thieme
Rice J, 2005. Medical terminology with human anatomy. 5th Edition:
Pearson/Prentice Hall
Seeley RR, Stephens TD, Tate P, 2007. Essentials of anatomy and physiology. 6th
Edition: McGraw-Hill Education
Tortora GJ, 2006. A brief atlas of the human skeleton, surface anatomy, and
selected medical images: Wiley
Tortora GJ, Derrickson BH, 2008. Principles of anatomy and physiology. 12th
Edition: Wiley
Wegener OH. 1995. Whole Body Computed Tomography: Blackwell Scientific
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Guidance on Using the Student Portal
To get the most out of this module you will be expected to make substantial use of
the information and resources situated within the Principles of Anatomy and Image
Interpretation Blackboard site on the SHU student Portal.
Simply go to
http://shuspace.shu.ac.uk and clicking on ‘Login’.
If you log into Blackboard and clicked on the Radiotherapy Principles of Anatomy
and Image Interpretation ‘course’ you should see a screen that looks something like
this…
The buttons down the left hand side of the screen are where you will find all the
information and resources you need:
Announcements
This is the default page. Lecturers will post important messages about the module
here on a regular basis so you should regularly log in and check.
The
announcements page will also tell you when something is new or has been updated
within the Blackboard ‘course’ or direct you to undertake some important activity –
e.g. if a quiz has been added that you should try.
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Module Documents
Here you will find information about the module. Most of this is already in this
handbook. The module evaluation form can also be accessed from here towards the
end of the module (you complete this online).
Staff Details
Here you will find details about the module teaching team.
Learning Materials
This is probably the most important area of the Blackboard ‘course’ and is where you
will find information and resources related to each of the topic areas covered within
the module. Each topic area will have a folder assigned to it and within this folder
you will be able to access things such as lecture notes, slides, activities, book
references, journal articles and online resources.
Assessments
Here you will find details of the module assessments along with any associated
guidance. Electronic completion of the online examinations is done via this button.
Support Resources
Here you will find resources to help your study that are not directly connected to a
specific topic in the module.
My Grades
The "My Grades" facility enables you to see how well you did on any of the ‘quizzes’
in this module.
Discussion Board
Here you will be able to post any questions you may have. This is the best way of
getting answers to problems because the whole teaching team and all the students
in your year will be able to see your query rather than just one person (and also you
may be asking a question that lots of others want to as well). Some activities may
also request that you post certain information to a discussion board.
A note about your timetable
Your online timetable will show you the times and whereabouts of all your sessions.
For seminars, you will be assigned to a particular group, so may attending at a
different time or place to your friends. Please ensure that you only attend the
sessions you are supposed to. Attendance at the wrong session may mean you do
not get a seat
Any queries?
If you have any queries about Blackboard or are still unsure about how to use it then
please contact the Module Leader.
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FINAL TASK
According to the Assessment Strategy shown in the Module
Descriptor, which task will be the LAST TASK to be taken or
handed-in? (Give task number as shown in the Assessment
Strategy)
MODULE REFERRAL STRATEGY
Task for Task (as shown for initial assessment strategy)
Single Referral Package for All Referred Students
REVISIONS
Date
July 2012
Reason
Assessment Framework review
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Task No.
2
Y
N