Unit details [CHG]
Human Biology (Science)
Enrolment code: CHG100
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2,
Special note: Human Biology is a prerequisite for CHP206
Unit description:
Builds a foundation for subsequent studies in biomedical and life sciences, in areas such as
physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and zoology. It is studied jointly
with students in pharmacy and medicine. Studies cover: (a) the basic facts and concepts
relating to the human body’s structural and functional organisation at different levels
(cells, tissues, organs, systems), and the constituent regions, parts and organs of all the
several body systems and their functional interactions; (b) the range of normal variation in
human anatomy and physiology, including those aspects showing important
developmental and functionally related changes and the variety of relationships between
structure and function; and (c) anatomical and physiological terminology which enables
students to discuss, orally or in writing, facts, concepts, problems and biomedical issues
relating to the structural and functional organisation of the body.
Students define a self-directed program of independent study of a topic in human biology
that encompasses both structural and functional aspects. Studies include practical
computing, word processing, elementary data handling and statistical evaluation.
Staff: Assoc Prof M Maskrey, Dr L Weller; (Coordinators), staff of Anatomy & Physiology
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: up to 7 hrs contact time per student (lectures, tutorials and practical
sessions)
Prereq: *CH856 and (*PH866 or *MT841)
Assess: mid-sem 1 test (10%), sem 1 exam (20%), end-of-year exam (30%), assignments
(20%) and project (20%)
Required: Martini FH, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, ISBN 0130319104
Practical manual: Experiments/Explorations in Human Biology, Univ Tas, 2002
Essential equipment includes a clean, white lab coat.
Courses: [S3G]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Human Biology (Pharmacy)
Enrolment code: CHG101
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Unit details [CHG]
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2,
Unit description:
Builds a foundation for subsequent studies in pharmacy. It is studied jointly with students
in science and medicine. Studies cover: (a) the basic facts and concepts relating to the
human body’s structural and functional organisation at different levels (cells, tissues,
organs, systems), and the constituent regions, parts and organs of all the several body
systems and their functional interactions; (b) the range of normal variation in human
anatomy and physiology, including those aspects showing important developmental and
functionally related changes and the variety of relationships between structure and
function; and (c) anatomical and physiological terminology which enables students to
discuss, orally or in writing, facts, concepts, problems and biomedical issues relating to the
structural and functional organisation of the body. Students define a self-directed program
of independent study of a topic in human biology that encompasses both structural and
functional aspects. Studies include practical computing, word processing, elementary data
handling and statistical evaluation.
Staff: Assoc Prof M Maskrey, Dr L Weller (Coordinators), staff of Anatomy & Physiology
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching pattern: up to 7 hrs contact time per student (lectures, tutorials and practical
sessions)
Prereq: *CH856 and (*PH866 or *MT841)
Assess: mid-sem 1 test (10%), sem 1 exam (20%), end-of-year exam (30%), assignments
(20%) and project (20%)
Required: Martini FH, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, ISBN 0130319104
Practical manual: Experiments/Explorations in Human Biology, Univ Tas, 2002
Essential equipment includes a clean, white lab coat.
Courses: [M3F]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Integrated Structure and Function
Enrolment code: CHG110
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2,
Special note: restricted to students enrolled in medicine
Unit description:
This unit provides an integrated study of the structure and function of the human body,
with an emphasis on medical relevance. It establishes the background for Structure and
Function – Clinical Correlations (2nd Year), which involves a more detailed study of
structure and function with a greater clinical emphasis. A component of this unit (human
biology) is studied jointly with science and pharmacy students.
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Unit details [CHG]
Learning opportunities comprise a lecture-based framework supplemented by practical
work, small group workshops, tutorials and self-directed activities. The practical
component comprises an introduction to surface anatomy and medical imaging, human
dissection, observation and examination of tissue structure from sub-microscopic to
macroscopic levels, and laboratory experiments designed for exploring general and
fundamental principles of medical science and for introducing methods of collecting and
analysing biomedical scientific data.
The unit promotes an integrated understanding of structure and function at all levels (of
cells, tissues, organs and systems) using a systemic approach complemented by regional
study of the limbs. The unit also promotes the development of relevant observational,
cognitive and communication skills. Students explore medically relevant aspects of all
systems of the body (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive, urinary and reproductive) along with
aspects of their development, and consider some functions that range across several
systems. Regional study of the body’s structure is continued in 2nd Year (thorax and
abdomen) and completed in 3rd Year (head and neck), in association with neuroscience.
Themes stressed in Integrated Structure and Function include (1) the interrelation of
structure and function; (2) levels of organisation; (3) interactions of different systems; (4)
normal ranges of variation; and (5) the structural and functional implications of injury and
disease in humans.
Staff: Dr WL Weller (Coordinator), staff of Anatomy & Physiology
Unit weight: 50%
Teaching pattern: up to 14 hrs contact time weekly (lectures, tutorials, small group
workshops, practical classes, project work)
Prereq: admission to Medicine
Assess: mid-sem tests (9%), sem 1 exams (26%), sem 2 exams (45%), project (10%), practical
component (10%)
Required: an Atlas of Anatomy:
either Anderson JE, Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy, ISBN 0683302647
or Netter FH, Atlas of Human Anatomy, 2nd edn, ISBN 0914168800
or Rohen JW et al, Color Atlas of Anatomy, ISBN 0683304925
or Abrahams PM et al, McMinns Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, ISBN 0723427720
an Atlas of Histology:
either Kerr JB, Atlas of Functional Histology, ISBN 0723430721
or Young B & Heath JW, Wheater’s Functional Histology, ISBN 0443056188
a Medical Dictionary, and the following texts:
Moore KL & Dalley AF, Clinically Oriented Anatomy, ISBN 0683061410
Lisowski FP, A Guide to Dissection of the Human Body, ISBN 9810235690
Martini FH, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, ISBN 0130319104
Sadler TW, Langman’s Medical Embryology, ISBN 0683306502
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Weir J & and Abrahams PH, Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy, ISBN 0723422834 (OR
CD-ROM v2.0 Win/Mac, ISBN 0723426317)
Hinrichsen CFL & Lisowski FP, Anatomy Workbook, Univ Tas, 2001
Practical manual: Experiments/Explorations in Human Biology, Univ Tas, 2002
Essential Equipment includes:
Two long white coats exclusively for use in the dissecting laboratory
One pair of anti-splash safety goggles
The following instruments: one pair of non-toothed dissecting forceps; one pair of fine,
sharp-pointed forceps; one scalpel handle and blades; one pair of blunt-ended scissors;
one pair of sharp-pointed scissors; probe or seeker. (Seek advice before obtaining these.)
Recommend: Lumley JSP, Surface Anatomy, the anatomical Basis of Clinical Examination, ISBN
0443070458
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
Structure and Function – Clinical Correlations
Enrolment code: CHG210
Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2,
Unit description:
Builds on the integrated teaching of structure and function in the CHG110 and provides
an in depth approach to major body systems (apart from the nervous system), in which
anatomy (including medical imaging), histology, physiology, pharmacology and aspects
of biochemistry are integrated in a case based approach, in order to provide an
appropriate basis for clinical studies. The unit is taught as a series of blocks
(cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal and endocrine & reproductive),
beginning with an illustrative case study and finishing with a clinical synthesis. All
students undertake a clinical project in which they emphasise the linkage to basic medical
sciences.
Staff: Dr J Walls (Coordinator), Assoc Prof S Nicol, Assoc Prof M Maskrey, Dr L Foa, Dr D
Choi-Lundberg, Mr R Tennent, Ms D Moyle
Unit weight: 42.5%
Teaching pattern: 72 hrs lectures, 32 hrs tutorials, 40 hrs student presentation, 95 hrs
practicals, 78 hrs student directed learning
Prereq: 1st-year Medicine
Assess: sem 1: ntegrated 3-hr written exam (20%), 1-hr practical exam (15%); sem 2: 3-hr
integrated written exam (40%), 1-hr practical exam (10%); continual assessment (12.5% –
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Unit details [CHG]
(clinical project 5%, clinical anatomy cases 2.5%, physiology practical report 1.5%,
physiology practical work 3.5%); 10-min viva voce (2.5%)
Required: Ellis H, Clinical Anatomy, ISBN 0632024097
Ross MH, Romrell LJ & Kaye GI, Histology: A Text and Atlas, ISBN 0683073699
Either Rang & Dale, Pharmacology, ISBN 0443065748
or Waller, Renwick & Hillier, Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, ISBN 0702022721
Lilly, Pathophysiology of Heart Disease, ISBN 068 3302205
Field, The Renal System, ISBN0443064784
Smith, The Digestive System, ISBN 0443062455
West, Pulmonary Physiology and Pathophysiology, ISBN 0718721906
Courses: [M3J] [M3B] [M4B]
Faculty website: <www.healthsci.utas.edu.au>
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