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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Biomedical Sciences : Biomedical Sciences

Postgraduate Course: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy 2 (BIME11104)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Biomedical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course provides the fundamental knowledge in anatomy and is the core constituent of the Anatomical Sciences online programme.
Course description This is a continuation of the material covered in Fundamentals of Human Anatomy 1.
This basic human anatomy component is a core constituent of the anatomical sciences programme which runs throughout semester 2. This course examines the human body and uses a systems based approach.

Students will examine the systems of the body using a variety of resources within the virtual learning environment.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Course Start Date 17/01/2022
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 30, Online Activities 45, Formative Assessment Hours 10, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 109 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) The assessment of this course will comprise two elements:
1. An online, timed assessment using a variety of question types: eg
Multiple choice, extending matching question techniques with text and visual components and short essay answer question.
2. An online activity designed to test the candidate's critical analysis of existing literature and ability to communicate scientific information in an appropriate and professional manner to colleagues.
Feedback In addition to formal summative assessment required to pass this course, opportunities for formative assessment are provided within the virtual learning environment.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Understand at a basic level the structure and function of the system being been studied.
  2. Clearly demonstrate a knowledge of the anatomy being studied.
  3. Ability to communicate scientific information in an appropriate and professional manner.
  4. Make effective use of learning resources.
Learning Resources
Resources will be released in a progressive manner. Published resources e.g. text and journal access will be possible through the University electronic learning environment. The reading list for this course is available through the university library 'Resource List' website. https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/research-teaching-staff/resource-lists/info-for-students
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Skills in the use of discussion boards for respectful, sensitive, supportive and professional communication.
Ability to carry out tasks in an independent and sustainable manner.
A general level of IT skills.
Skills in research and enquiry.
Special Arrangements This course will be taught entirely by online learning, using the virtual learning environment of Learn as the delivery platform. Course materials are protected by a secure username and password. These access details are made available to registered users only.
KeywordsANSCI2Fund2,Anatomy,Human,Virtual Dissection
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jennifer Paxton
Tel: (0131 6)51 5250
Email: J.Z.Paxton@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Fiona Brodie
Tel: (0131 6)51 5997
Email: Fiona.Brodie@ed.ac.uk
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