Course coordinator
Dr Ray Lang
Course overview
- Study period
- Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 25/01/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Biomedical Sciences School
ANAT7002 focusses on the anatomy of the brain, head, neck and thorax with particular emphasis on the structures involved in speech, swallowing, vision and hearing, including the nervous system (brainstem, cortical areas, sensory-motor systems, cranial nerves and blood circulation). The course provides an introduction to anatomical terminology that is applied through examination of normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Functional aspects involving communication and swallowing will be discussed throughout lectures and tutorials. Attendance to lectures and tutorials is highly encouraged but is not mandatory to pass the course.
Course requirements
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
Students without high-school Biology are encouraged to study eg. Specialised Cells and Tissue Biology
Restrictions
Available for Speech Pathology students only
Course contact
School enquiries
Student and Academic Administration Team
The SBMS Student and Academic Administration Team is located on Level 1 of the Sir William Macgregor Building (64-130).
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Ray Lang
Mr Chris Glen
Professor Michael Piper
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
ANAT7002 learning activities are split into lectures and workshops.
Aims and outcomes
ANAT7002 focuses on the anatomy of the brain, head, neck and thorax with particular emphasis on the structures involved in speech, swallowing, vision and hearing, including the nervous system (brainstem, cortical areas, sensory-motor systems, cranial nerves and blood circulation). The course provides an introduction to anatomical terminology that is applied through examination of normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Functional aspects involving communication and swallowing in health and disease will be discussed and addressed throughout lectures and practical formats.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe the main anatomical structures of the head, neck and thorax involved in human communication and swallowing.
LO2.
Associate anatomical structures and their function to typical communication and swallowing processes.
LO3.
Explain the role of key sensory and motor systems in typical communication and swallowing processes.
LO4.
Integrate various anatomical structures and their function of the head, neck, and thorax to predict functional deficits resulting from altered anatomy.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Online Quizzes
|
50% (5 x 10% each) |
Quiz 1 - Structures of the Head, Neck and Thorax 6/12/2024 Quiz 2 - Oral Cavity, Pharynx and Deglutition 13/12/2024 Quiz 3 - Respiratory, Larynx and Phonation 20/12/2024 Quiz 4 - Central Nervous System 10/01/2025 Quiz 5 - Peripheral Nervous System 17/01/2025
Quizzes will be completed in class in an identified-verified, supervised manner. Please refer to UQ.learn (Blackboard) for additional information. |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 1/02/2025 - 8/02/2025 |
Assessment details
Online Quizzes
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 50% (5 x 10% each)
- Due date
Quiz 1 - Structures of the Head, Neck and Thorax 6/12/2024
Quiz 2 - Oral Cavity, Pharynx and Deglutition 13/12/2024
Quiz 3 - Respiratory, Larynx and Phonation 20/12/2024
Quiz 4 - Central Nervous System 10/01/2025
Quiz 5 - Peripheral Nervous System 17/01/2025
Quizzes will be completed in class in an identified-verified, supervised manner. Please refer to UQ.learn (Blackboard) for additional information.
Task description
Online quizzes taken on Blackboard (UQ Learn). You will have 20 minutes to answer 10 multiple-choice questions within the designated period. You can only attempt each Quiz once. Start before 14:10 to avoid running out of time (will auto-submit after 20 min/at 14:30). Each quiz is worth 10%.
Details of the quiz format and marking criteria will be provided on Blackboard during the semester.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
We recommend that you do not use the Blackboard Phone App nor a wireless network connection when completing this Blackboard assessment. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard assessment, by for example:
- you may lose connectivity and lose the work you have completed;
- your submission could indicate you have completed your assessment task, but nothing has been delivered into BlackBoard.
Please ensure that you only use a reliable internet connection.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Deferred quizzes will be run in weeks 5 and 8.
Late submission
No late submissions
End of Semester Exam
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
1/02/2025 - 8/02/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The exam will be a closed book invigilated exam held on campus, undertaken via the Inspera eAssessment platform. Students will be required to bring a laptop to the exam that meets the device requirements for Inspera. It is important that you check before the exam that your laptop meets the device requirements for using the Inspera Assessment platform. If you do not own a suitable laptop, you can borrow one from the Library . The Library website Get familiar with Inspera provides the latest information for students about using Inspera. Further information about the exam will be provided on Blackboard.
The exam will cover all the content from Modules 1-4. It will consist of 25 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each) and 5 integrated complex questions (5 marks each).
Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct .
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 0% - 29%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 30% - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 45% - 49%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 50% - 64%. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 65% - 74%. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 75% - 84%. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 85% - 100%. |
Additional course grading information
No assessment items are compulsory. A mark of zero will be recorded if an assessment item is not submitted. Penalties apply for late submission unless there is an approved extension date.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
The supplementary assessment may be in the form of an exam (written or oral), a written submission or another assessment as determined by the Course Coordinator. It may be made up of multiple components and will allow students to meet any outstanding Learning Outcomes. The final grade awarded will be based on the results of the supplementary assessment only and a passing grade will be awarded only if a student receives at least 50% of the marks on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
School of Biomedical Sciences Assessment Guidelines
- Assessment due dates and times listed are Brisbane local (AEST) time.ﾠ
- All assessment results will be available via the Blackboard site (learn.uq.edu.au) via My Grades.
- If you require further feedback on your performance in examinations, complete the form available via the SBMS Assessment Guidelines.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Other course materials
Recommended
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| University Learning Resources | ANAT7002 lectures will be available in downloadable format (pdf) on the course blackboard site (www.elearning.uq.edu.au). Students are expected to check the course blackboard site weekly for announcements. Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website (http://www.library.uq.edu.au/lr/ANAT7002). |
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (25 Nov - 01 Dec) |
Lecture |
Lecture Series 1 - Introduction to Anatomical Framework and Terminologies This week's lecture series will cover the following topics:
Please note that this lecture series will be delivered online via a pre-recorded video content. |
Week 2 (02 Dec - 08 Dec) |
Lecture |
Lecture Series 2 - Structures of the Head, Neck and Thorax This week's lecture series will cover the following topics:
Please note that a content revision lectorial is schedule at the end of the lecture series to consolidate covered content. |
Workshop |
Workshop 1 - Anatomy of the Head and Neck P1 |
|
Week 3 (09 Dec - 15 Dec) |
Lecture |
Lecture Series 3 - Oral Cavity and Deglutition This week's lecture series will cover the following topics:
Please note that a content revision lectorial is schedule at the end of the lecture series to consolidate covered content. |
Workshop |
Workshop 2 - Anatomy of the Head and Neck P2 |
|
Week 4 (16 Dec - 22 Dec) |
Lecture |
Lecture Series 4 - Respiration and Phonation This week's lecture series will cover the following topics:
Please note that a content revision lectorial is schedule at the end of the lecture series to consolidate covered content. |
Workshop |
Workshop 3 - Pharynx, Larynx and the Respiratory system |
|
Week 6 (06 Jan - 12 Jan) |
Lecture |
Lecture Series 5 - Introduction to Neuroanatomy and the Central Nervous System This week's lecture series will cover the following topics:
Please note that a content revision lectorial is schedule at the end of the lecture series to consolidate covered content. |
Workshop |
Workshop 4 - Introduction to neuroanatomical structures |
|
Week 7 (13 Jan - 19 Jan) |
Lecture |
Lecture Series 6 - Cranial Nerves and Special Senses This week's lecture series will cover the following topics:
Please note that a content revision lectorial is schedule at the end of the lecture series to consolidate covered content. |
Workshop |
Workshop 5 - Ascending pathway and special senses |
|
Week 8 (20 Jan - 26 Jan) |
Lecture |
Lecture Series 7 - Motor Control This week's lecture series will cover the following topics:
Please note that a content revision lectorial is schedule at the end of the lecture series to consolidate covered content. |
Workshop |
Workshop 6 - Motor pathways workshop |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: