Introduction to Anatomy
UndergraduateLTU-HBS1022023
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Explore the complex structure of the human body and learn what fuels its functions and performance. Discover how muscles, bones and the nervous system work together to optimise the body’s strength and agility for survival.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Anatomy
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
Apply relevant anatomical principles to describe the structure and function of selected body systems.
Apply relevant anatomical principles to integrate structure and function of body systems within an anatomical region.
Use appropriate skills to achieve significant outcomes in a human bioscience enquiry.
- • Introduction to subject, anatomy and enquiry.
- • Body tissues and layers.
- • Medical imaging.
- • Skeletal system.
- • Skeletal muscles and movements.
- • Muscle physiology.
- • Overview, development and function of the central nervous system.
- • Peripheral nervous system.
- • Anatomy of the autonomic nervous system.
- • Special senses.
- • Applied anatomy - clinical applications.
- • The back - skeleton and muscles.
- • Applied anatomy - disc herniation and muscle strain.
- • Thoracic cavity and membranes.
- • Thoracic organs and vessels.
- • Abdominopelvic cavity and membranes.
- • Abdominopelvic organs and vessels.
- • Skin.
- • Applied anatomy - pregnancy.
- • Review.
In this subject, students will continue with the study of anatomy and physiology and apply the concepts of human structure and function introduced in HBS101, to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Anatomical principles and terminology will be applied to relevant body systems and the concept of integrated function of multiple systems in one body region, the trunk, will be introduced.
Please note: this subject was previously known as Human Biosciences B.
- One 1500-word report (40%)
- 5 online tests equivalent to 250 - words each (1250 word equivalent total) (30%)
- One short answer assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) (30%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- LAT-HUN-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
Others
Past La Trobe University students who have completed HBS1HBB (Human Biosciences B) are ineligible to enrol in this subject.
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - This subject is available through Open Universities Australia (OUA) and the course is restricted for enrolment. Single subject enrolments for restricted subjects are not available at OUA, please see https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/pathways/single-subject-entry for further information Students who successfully complete two from the four open enrolment subjects (HBS101, DTN101, CHM101, PHE102) may apply under the Academic Eligibility category for admission to the restricted Bachelor of Food and Nutrition. You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition to be eligible to enrol in all other non-open access subjects offered in the degree. A good internet connection is required due to the online delivery.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Food and Nutrition
UndergraduateLAT-HUN-DEG