Unit information: Anatomical Science I in 2009/10

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Unit name Anatomical Science I
Unit code ANAT10100
Credit points 40
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Professor. Molnar
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Anatomy
Faculty Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

An introduction to the basic anatomical organisation, tissue structure and development of mammals, including the human. Emphasis is placed on understanding how structures are adapted for the functions they perform (e.g. the limbs, for locomotion or manipulation). Illustrations include comparing specialisations of different species. Introductions are given to genetics and physical anthropology. In laboratory classes anatomy is studied through microscopy, by dissection and by the inspection of pre-dissected specimens.