Postgraduate Course: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy 1 (BIME11103)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course provides the fundamental knowledge and is the core constituent of the Anatomical Sciences online programme. |
| Course description |
Course description: This basic human anatomy component is a core constituent of the anatomical sciences programme which runs throughout semester 1. 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2024 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 30,
Online Activities 25,
Formative Assessment Hours 10,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
129 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
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 questions.
2 A short piece of academic writing. This is designed to test the candidate's critical analysis of existing literature; and perspective on an issue relating to the topic; and the ability to communicate scientific information in an appropriate and professional manner to colleagues.
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| 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:
- Understand at a basic level the structure and function of the area being been studied.
- Clearly demonstrate a knowledge of the anatomy of the system being studied.
- Make effective use of learning resources.
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Learning Resources
| Resources will be released in a progressive manner on a weekly basis. Published resources e.g. text and journal access will be possible through the University electronic learning environment. Course reading list available from the library 'Resource List' service. (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 distance 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.
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| Keywords | ANSCI1Fund1,Human Anatomy,Anatomical Sciences,Distance Learning |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jennifer Paxton
Tel: (0131 6)51 5250
Email: J.Z.Paxton@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Fiona Brodie
Tel: (0131 6)51 5997
Email: Fiona.Brodie@ed.ac.uk |
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