ANAT SC 2006 - Foundations of Human Neuroanatomy
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANAT SC 2006 Course Foundations of Human Neuroanatomy Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites ANAT SC 1102 or BIOLOGY 1101 or BIOLOGY 1310A (or equivalent) Incompatible ANAT SC 3103 Assessment Quizzes, mid-semester exam, group project (creative output and presentation), structure identification assignment and end-of-semester theory exam. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Lyndsey Collins-Praino
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic anatomy of the nervous system in humans and other animals. 2 Identify major neuroanatomical structures in wet specimens and images and describe their functional significance. 3 Discuss the functional consequences of a lesion to a neuroanatomical structure/pathway or a haemorrhage in a particular blood vessel. 4 Explain the natural defence mechanisms and protection of the human nervous system. 5 Apply knowledge of the development and evolution of the nervous system to carry out intra- and inter-species nervous system comparisons. 6 Describe the processes of injury, repair and plasticity in the nervous system. 7 Analyse the role of anatomical dysfunction in the emergence and maintenance of major neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. 8 Display insight into current research issues and an ability to critically evaluate primary literature in the field of neuroscience. 9 Develop skills necessary for a professional in the sciences including: working collaboratively, identifying research questions, conducting literature searches, writing research proposals, presenting research findings. 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-9 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3,5,7-9 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
8,9 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
8,9 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
N/A Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required Textbooks:
1. Clinical Neuroanatomy, 7th edition, 2010 by Richard S. Snell, published by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
ISBN: 978-0-7817-9427-5.
2. Lippincott’s Pocket Neuroanatomy, 2014 by Douglas J. Gould, published by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
ISBN: 978-1-4511-7612-4.
Recommended Resources
Recommended Textbooks:
1. Neuroanatomy in Clinical Context: An Atlas of Structures, Sections, Systems and Syndromes, 9th edition, 2015 by Duane E. Haines,
published by Wolters Kluwer. ISBN: 978-1-4511-8625-3.
2. Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases, 2nd edition, 2010 by Hal Blumenfeld, published by Sinauer Associates. ISBN: 978-0-87893-613-7.
Online Learning
Neuroanatomy Web Links:
Allen Brain Atlas:
Neuroanatomy Atlas (Columbia):
The Whole Brain Atlas (Harvard Med):
The Human Brain Atlas (Michigan State):
Scalable Brain Atlas:
HyperBrain quizzes (U of Utah):
Neuroanatomy Quiz (U of Minnesota):
e-Learning Neuroanatomy
(Universiteit Gent):
Neuroanatomy Resources (Buffalo):
Note on MyUni use:
This course will use MyUni as a major component. All lecture notes, tutorial activities and lecture recordings will be posted on MyUni. Announcements and weekly student update emails will be sent via the site. The periodic quizzes will be administered online via MyUni. Groups for the group project will be formed via MyUni, and given access to a group discussion board. Finally, a MyUni discussion board to encourage communication with both instructors and peers will be established.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures
Lectures will be held two times per week for 50 minutes each. Each lecture begins at 10 minutes past the hour and ends on the hour. Lectures are intended to be “value-added” sessions, rather than mere re-capitulations of textbook material. Therefore, students are expected to have done the reading prior to attending the lecture. This will give them the basis of understanding needed in order to get the most out of the lecture. While recorded lectures will be posted on the MyUni site following each session, the only way to participate in the in-class activities, which are designed to reinforce and clarify the content, is to attend class.
Practical Sessions
Practical sessions will be held in the Ray Last Laboratory. During these sessions, students will engage in “traditional” dissecting room
activities, including viewing/interpreting anatomical specimens/models, under the guidance of a team of experienced demonstrators. Attendance will be taken at each practical session.
Tutorial Sessions
Tutorial sessions will be held weekly. During the tutorial sessions, students will engage in a variety of small-group activities and
round-table discussions, designed to enhance their understanding of the topic. Attendance will be taken at each tutorial session.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a 3 unit course, Foundations of Human Neuroanatomy will require approximately 12 h of work per week, including lecture, practical and tutorial attendance, completion of assignments, preparation of the group project and private study.Learning Activities Summary
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Assessment
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 Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome 4 x Quizzes Summative 20% (5% each) 1-7 Mid-semester Exam Summative 20% 1-7 Group Project ("Neuroanatomy Goes Hollywood") Summative 15% total (10% group video, 5% seminar) 1,3, 7-9 End of Semester Practical Assessment Summative 20% 2 End of Semester Theory Assessment Summative 25% 1-7
Assessment Detail
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Submission
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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 Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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