ANAT SC 2501 - Comparative Anatomy of Body Systems II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015

This course studies structure and the basic functions of the body systems of vertebrates (i.e. cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, digestive, reproductive, urinary and nervous systems), with special focus on how the structure has adapted in response to the functional requirements of the different habits and habitats (i.e. way of life and environment). Mammalian body systems are taught with reference to human systems. The course consists of lectures (3 per week) and practicals (1 per week), in practicals, human and animal bones, dissected bodies or body parts will be used. In addition, animals (i.e. different vertebrate groups) will be dissected to learn the comparative anatomy of body systems. This course has been recognised as part of the selection process for entry to certain courses, such as postgraduate medicine.

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Course Details

Course Code	ANAT SC 2501
Course	Comparative Anatomy of Body Systems II
Coordinating Unit	Anatomy and Pathology
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	ANAT SC 2008
Assumed Knowledge	BIOLOGY 1202 or equivalent
Restrictions	Available to B Sc, B.Art/B Sc students only
Assessment	Written examination, practical tests, dissection, project

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Jaliya Kumaratilake

Course Coordinator: Dr Jaliya Kumaratilake
Phone: +61 8 8313 5478
Email: jaliya.kumaratilake@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology, Room N125, North Wing, Medical School

Lecturer: Professor Maciej Henneberg
Phone: +61 8 8313 5479
Email: maciej.henneberg@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology

Lecturer: Professor William Breed
Phone: +61 8 8313 5743
Email: bill.breed@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology

Lecturer: Dr Christopher Jones
Phone: +61 8 8313 4526
Email: christopher.jones@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Discipline of Anatomy and Pathology

School Office
Phone: +61 8 8313 4533
Email: kathryn.nehme@adelaide.edu.au
Location: School Office, School of Medical Sciences

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Understand the basic concepts associated with each system of the body.
2	Identify structures that are in place in the body systems to perform the functions according to the habits or habitats of the animals.
3	Understand how the components of the body systems evolved when the animals moved from one habit and/or habitat to another to meet the requirements of the new environment.
4	Examine a body part and identify it and then state to which animal/animal group it belongs to.
5	Describe the basic structure and functioning of the body systems of different animal groups living in different habitats or with different habits.
6	Demonstrate basic dissection skills.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 3, 5
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	3, 4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	2, 4, 5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	6
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	2, 6
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	3
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1, 2, 4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Textbook – Vertebrates, Comparative anatomy, Function, Evolution; K.V. Kardong, 5/6 edition, dissecting instruments, lab-coats, safety glasses.

Recommended Resources

Textbooks, dissecting instruments, lab-coats, safety glasses.

Online Learning

Students are provided via MyUni lecture notes, lecture presentations, audio recordings of lectures, auodio-visual recordings of lectures, practical guides, dissection guides, pass examination papers and e-tests. In addition, when required students are contacted and also provide with additional informations via MyUni.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures are supported by practicals and dissection projects. Practicals and dissection projects are extensions of the lectures for students to learn and consolidate the knowledge of the materials they learned during the lectures. In practicals students get the opportunity to learn by handling and dissecting of real specimens (i.e. bones, prosections and dissections). Practicals are run like small-group practical-tutorials.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

3X1 hour lectures and a three hour practical per week. In addition 2-3 hours of learning/preparation per week.

Learning Activities Summary

Week	Topic	Lecture
Week 1	Introduction Embryology	Introduction to the course Introduction to comparative anatomy Systematics of vertebrates Principles of the evolution of vertebrates Embryonic development of body systems
Week 2	Musculoskeletal system Embryology	Axial skeleton and trunk muscles Limbs and locomotion Musculoskeletal adaptations to various life-styles Practical-tutorial - embryology
Week 3	Vertebrate skull Musculoskeletal system	Mammalian skull and head: Basic anatomy Evolution of vertebrate skull Comparison of mammalian skulls Practical-tutorial – musculoskeletal system e-test – musculoskeletal system
Week 4	Vertebrate skull and dentition Digestive system Comparative anatomy of mammalian skulls Musculoskeletal system	Vertebrate teeth: Evolution of the mammalian molar, dental adaptations to diet. Evolution of human skull and dentition Oral cavity Practical-tutorial – Comparative anatomy of mammalian skull e-test feedback – musculoskeletal system
Week 5	Digestive system Respiratory system Dentition Skull and dentition	Adaptation to diet Practical-tutorial – digestive system Aquatic vertebrates Origin of lung Practical-tutorial – Dentition e-test – Skull and dentition e-test feedback – skull and dentition
Week 6	Respiratory system Cardiovascular system Digestive system	Terrestrial adaptations Practical-tutorial and dissection project Comparison of arterial and venous systems between groups of vertebrates Evolution of aortic arches Practical examination (spot test) – digestive system Feedback – Digestive system spot test
Week 7	Cardiovascular system Urinary system	Evolution of vertebrate heart Structure and function of mammalian heart Practical-tutorial and dissection project Mammalian kidney and its embryonic development
Week 8	Urinary system Integument Dissection evaluation	Phylogeny Practical-tutorial and dissection project Integument 1 Integument 2 Evaluation of the dissections and feedback on dissection projects.
Week 9	Nervous system	General introduction to brain, cranial and spinal nerves. Meninges and comparative anatomy of Cerebra hemispheres. Speech, limbic system and diencephalon.
Week 10	Nervous system	Midbrain, hindbrain, autonomic nervous System. Comparative anatomy of sensory systems. Practical-tutorial
Week 11	Nervous system Genital system	Practical examination – spot test Comparative anatomy of the male gonads, genital ducts, and external genitalia of vertebrates. Comparative anatomy of female gonads, genitals, ducts and external genitalia of vertebrates. Evolution of adaptation to viviparity. Fertilisation and early embryonic development.
Week 12	Genital system Nervous system Paleontology	Comparative placental structure and function in mammals. Embryology – formation of general body form. Practical-tutorial Feedback – nervous system spot test. Lecture by a visiting Scientist
Week 13	Genital system	Test – e-test.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Musculoskeletal e-test	Summative	4%	1-3
Skull and dentition e-test	Summative	4%	1-4
Digestive system spot test	Summative	4%	1-5
Respiratory system – dissection project	Summative	5%	1, 2
Circulatory system - dissection project	Summative	7%	1, 2
Urinary system – dissection project	Summative	4%	1, 2
Evaluation of dissection	Summative	4%	6
Nervous systme spot test	Summative	4%	1-5
Genital system e-test	Summative	4%	1-5
End of the Semester theory paper	Summative	60%	1-5

Assessment Detail

1) Musculoskeletal system e-test – students do the test electronically, outside the scheduled University learning time, marked by the lecturer, marks and feedback presented to students via MyUni.

2) Skull and dentition e-test – students do the test electronically, outside the scheduled University learning time, marked by the lecturer, marks and feedback presented to students via MyUni

3) Digestive system spot test – This is a spot test, where each station is given 2-3 minutes. In each station, real specimens or photographs of specimens are used. Marks are presented in MyUni, Feedback given via MyUni and during subsequent practical students are given the opportunity to review their answer books and the feedback is given. Number of stations in the test depends on the number of students enrolled in the course.

4) Respiratory system, dissection project – A group of 4-5 students dissects a Koala according to the instructions provided and then each student draw and labels the dissection. The drawing is used for the assessment. Marks are presented via MYUni and in a subsequent practical session students are given the opportunity to review their drawings and the feedback is given.

5) Circulatory system, dissection project – A group of 4-5 students dissects a Koala according to the instructions provided and then each student draw and labels the dissection. The drawing is used for the assessment. Marks are presented via MYUni and in a subsequent practical session students are given the opportunity to review their drawings and the feedback is given.

6) Urinary system, dissection project – A group of 4-5 students dissects a Koala according to the instructions provided and then each student draw and labels the dissection. The drawing is used for the assessment. Marks are presented via MYUni and in a subsequent practical session students are given the opportunity to review their drawings and the feedback is given.

7) Evaluation of dissections – The dissection of each group is evaluated and a mark given. The marks are presented via MyUni.

8) Nervous system spot test – This is a spot test, where each station is given 2-3 minutes. In each station, real specimens or photographs of specimens are used. Marks are presented in MyUni, Feedback given via MyUni and during subsequent practical students are given the opportunity to review their answer books and the feedback is given. Number of stations in the test depends on the number of students enrolled in the course.

9) Genital system e-test - students do the test electronically, outside the scheduled University learning time, marked by the lecturer, marks and feedback presented to students via MyUni.

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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