Human Anatomy, Development and Histology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE1058 | Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- LIFE1058
- School
- Biomedical Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module will provide fundamental understanding of introductory human anatomy, knowledge of human development from the cell, through cell division, the process of fertilisation and early development, implantation and placental formation, organogenesis, development and basic functions of organs/tissues of the body.
Target Students
Biomedical Sciences students
Classes
- One 2-hour-30-minute workshop
- Two 1-hour-30-minute practicums each week for 5 weeks
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 10% Group Presentation 1: Students complete a revision worksheet on histology on various organs in the GI track and presented it as a group.
- 10% Group Presentation 2
- 10% In-class Rogo 1
- 10% In-class Rogo 2
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 hours Rogo exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module will develop a working knowledge of cell biology, early human anatomy, human development and the differentiation of cells into the tissues of the body. The basic skills of light microscopy will be taught and some fundamental histological knowledge of tissues will be acquired such that the student should be able to differentiate between the morphology of different normal tissues. In addition to looking at normal structure and function, there is an opportunity to consider the basic mechanism of disease development at the cellular and tissue level for some common conditions. This is a lecture-based course, with supporting microscopy practicals. There is also a requirement for private study to attain the knowledge and understanding specified in the module.Learning Outcomes
- MLO1 Explain normal human structure and functions at the cellular, tissue and anatomical level.
- MLO 2 Associate stages of early embryology with cell fate and tissue differentiation.
- MLO3 Associate the normal cellular and tissue level to the related anatomy.
- MLO4 Associate the basic principles of cell biology and embryology with clinical relevant examples.
- MLO5 Explain the scientific bases for some common disease presentations at the cellular, tissue and anatomy level.
- MLO6 Justify the selection of appropriate investigations using microscopy for common clinical cases.
- MLO7 Explain the fundamental principles underlying microscopy techniques.
- MLO8 Make accurate observations of clinical phenomena and appropriate critical analysis of clinical data at the cellular, tissue and anatomical level.
- MLO9 Acquire team working and leadership skills to work together and to source information to achieve aims and objectives for group presentations.
- MLO10 Demonstrate effective scientific communication skills.
Conveners
- Dr Sue Mian Then
Last updated 09/01/2025.