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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Anatomy I
Module Code	SS110
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Miriam Downey Semester 2: Miriam Downey Autumn: Miriam Downey
Module Teacher	Miriam Downey
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to introduce the student to:anatomy terminologythe organization of the body.tissue classification.musculoskeletal embryology.joint classification.muscle anatomy and mechanics.functional and surface anatomy of the shoulder girdle.functional and surface anatomy of the upper limb.neuroanatomy 1 (nerve, spinal cord).anatomy of the cervical spinethe anatomy of the skull.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe how the human body is organised
2. Explain the relationship between tissues, organs and systems
3. Explain the embryological development of the musculoskeletal system
4. Describe the functional and surface anatomy of the shoulder girdle
5. Outline the functional and surface anatomy of the upper limb
6. State the anatomical structure of nerves, the brain and the spinal cord
7. Illustrate the pathways by which motor and sensory information passes between the periphery and the brain
8. Describe the anatomical structure of the skull
9. Employ accurate anatomy terminology

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	48	No Description
Clinical laboratory	18	clinical practical sessions
Lab	6	computer assisted anatomy learing
Independent learning	178	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Multiple choice questions	n/a	20%	As required
Practical/skills evaluation	functional and surface anatomy assessment	20%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson: 2009, Principles of anatomy and physiology, Wiley ; [2008], Hoboken, N.J., 0470084715
Nigel P. Palastanga, Derek Field, Roger Soames: 0, Anatomy and human movement, 0750688149

Other Resources

1091, 0, Anatomy tv,

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