MD1001 - Human Biology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:

Available to level 1 students enrolled in the MBBS program.

This subject will introduce students to concepts of the origin of humans and human development. It will introduce reproductive anatomy and processes and will discuss major milestones in the human lifespan including puberty, menopause and death.

Learning Outcomes

• to be able to recognise and interpret results of imaging technologies at a gross anatomical level and to appreciate the uses and limitations of imaging technologies in reproductive medicine;
• to develop an understanding of the major milestones during ageing;
• to know and understand the early events in embryogenesis and the major milestones in foetal/neonatal development;
• to understand and appreciate the physiological, cultural and health issues related to the major milestones of human development and reproduction including fertility and fertility management, puberty, pregnancy, fertility management and issues of ageing and death;
• to understand the essentials of reproductive anatomy and physiology and to be able to identify major anatomical and histological features of the reproductive tract;
• to understand the nature of the origin of humans and to be aware of related issues and theories.

Availabilities
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Census Date 06-May-2005
Coordinator:	molhc
Lecturers:	jc122670, molhc, Professor Richard Hays.
Contact hours:	13 hours
Assessment:	(80%); (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	This subject is assessed within an integrated assessment program for all Year 1 subjects. The assessment as detailed below, is the integrated assessment schedule for all Level 1 subjects. Students must participate in all formative assessment tasks to be eligible to sit the summative assessments. Attendance at clinical placements is mandatory and completion to a satisfactory level is required.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.