Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The ability to image the human body allows a non-invasive investigation to determine health status and diagnose pathologies in patients. In order to recognise human pathology in a clinical setting, an understanding of the anatomical presentation of organs in health is essential. This unit focusses on the acquisition and application of knowledge of the human body systems of the thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, shoulder, knee and head regions to a medical imaging context. Imaging modalities in plain and contrast radiography, computerised tomography and magnetic resonance imaging will be explored to understand the context of their application in the clinical setting. Furthermore an understanding of typical patterns of anatomical variability will be examined through case studies and exploration of human cadaveric material. This unit also serves as a developmental platform for skills in effective teamwork and self-management, essential attributes of clinicians and biomedical scientists. This unit will build on your knowledge gained in first level anatomy and provide relevant knowledge and skills for entry into Medicine, Allied Health careers or biomedical research.

Aims

The aims of this unit are to apply accurate anatomical language to identify and describe macroscopic structures of the human body using regional, sectional and imaging anatomy approaches; understand the anatomical links between these modalities; and develop skills in anatomical communication, teamwork and self-management.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Describe the anatomy of the organs and structures that are localised within the head, shoulder, knee, thorax, abdomen and pelvis; and identify these structures using cadaveric prosections, anatomical models, photographs of axial (cross) sections and illustrations.

2. Describe the radiographic appearance in plain/contrast radiography and computerised tomography, and signal intensity in magnetic resonance imaging; and identify the major structures of the head, shoulder, knee, thorax, abdomen and pelvis in these imaging modalities in a variety of anatomical planes.

3. Develop appropriate organisational writing skills through tabulation, annotation, construction of flowcharts and anatomical drawings, and analysis of anatomical images.

4. Provide evidence of effective teamwork and self-management through self-assessment and peer-assessment.

Content

The content in this unit includes:

Regional and surface anatomy of the head, shoulder, knee, thorax, abdomen and pelvis.

Imaging anatomy: plain radiography of thorax, abdomen and pelvis; coronary arteriography; contrast radiographic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and biliary tract; computerised tomography of the head, thorax, abdomen and pelvis; magnetic resonance imaging of the head, shoulder and knee.

Axial sectional anatomy of the head, thorax, abdomen and pelvis.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

You will be exposed to a variety of learning situations including lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. It is essential that you recognise anatomy as a language, that is, a means to communicate; with this in mind the learning environment will focus on the acquisition and application of anatomical terminology, through an exploration of the organisation of the human head, shoulder, knee, thorax, abdomen and pelvis. The practical sessions will be presented using models, human cadaveric prosections, human skeletal material, radiographs, CT, MRI and a series of anatomical illustrations. Self-directed learning will be encouraged by giving you access to on-line resources including multiple-choice questions and revision modules of material covered in 1st year to aid student preparation for the more advanced content covered in this unit.

Lectures will be organised into a workshop format using Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) approaches. This format will build understanding of content and provide opportunities to practise and develop analysis and problem solving skills through an environment of teamwork. Tasks completed in these workshops will be collated in a portfolio for submission at the end of semester and participation will be self-assessed and peer-assessed.

Assessment

To enable you to determine if you are meeting the unit learning outcomes, regular formative tasks will be undertaken during the weekly practical and tutorial classes. This assessment will provide a mechanism for you to regularly evaluate your understanding of the subject matter presented in the unit.Weekly feedback on performance will be monitored through a checklist system of skill competency and formative quizzes.

Assessment name: Theory Examination
Description: Multiple-choice, short answer and essay format.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 and 3.
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Assessment name: Practical Examination
Description: Short answer identification and analysis questions.
Relates to objectives: 1 and 2.
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Assessment name: Workshop Portfolio
Description: Collection of selected tasks from workshops including MRI, CT, plain and contrast radiography and regional anatomy questions and activities. These tasks will require demonstration of written discussion, analysis and problem solving skills.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Progressive

Assessment name: Strategy Report & Learning Log
Description: Workshops will be run using in groups through Process Oriented Guided Enquiry Learning (POGIL). Each week participation will be evaluated through peer and self-assessment of teamwork.
Relates to objectives: 4.
Weight: 10%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Weekly

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Prescribed Texts:
1. Gregory L Imaging Anatomy Teaching & Learning Manual, QUT Publishing.

Recommended Texts:
2. Moore KL & Dalley AA (2010) Essential Clinical Anatomy 4th edition, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

3. Tank PW & Gest TR (2009) Atlas of Anatomy, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

4. Weir J et al. (2010) Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy, 4th edition, Mosby.

Risk assessment statement

This unit includes a laboratory component. In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. A comprehensive safety document pertinent to life sciences laboratories and specifically to this unit is available online on the unit blackboard site; you will be required to adhere to the safety procedures detailed in this document and successfully complete a safety competency quiz before being allowed access to the laboratory. You are referred to the university's health and safety web site http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/index.jsp for further information.

If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the unit coordinator, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 09-Jan-2013