Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Gatton
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Gatton
- Coordinating unit
- Agriculture and Food Sustainability School
This course will give students the necessary understanding on the evolution of the structure of animals and provide a strong base on which to build future knowledge. An understanding of animal anatomy is essential for the understanding of systems within the body.
Evidence of immunity to Q fever is mandatory for this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
This course is designed for first-year students as an introduction to animal anatomy. It will encourage students to explore the connections between structure and function with attention on the specialisations that animals have developed. It will give you the necessary background on which to build your future knowledge base for ANIM2057 (Applied Animal Physiology).
This course has mandatory immunisation requirements due to an increased risk of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) for students working with animals or in agricultural environments. Students will be asked to provide evidence of immunity to Q fever via my.UQ My Requests as a condition of enrolment in this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
At the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, we are committed to creating an inclusive and empowering learning environment for all students. We value and respect the diverse range of experiences our students bring to their education, and we believe that this diversity is crucial for fostering a rich culture of knowledge-sharing and meaningful exploration. We hold students and staff accountable for actively contributing to establishing a respectful and supportive learning environment.
Bullying, harassment, and discrimination in any form are strictly against our principles and againstﾠUQ Policy,ﾠand will not be tolerated. If you have any concerns about your experience in this course, we encourage you to tell a member of the course teaching team. Your well-being and a positive learning atmosphere are of utmost importance to us.
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that you have completed AGRC1021.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
AGRC1020; ANIM2051
Restrictions
Any student that has completed BIOL1020, BIOL1030 or BIOL1040 will need permission from the Faculty of Science to enrol into ANIM1020. Please contact the Faculty of Science. Restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course expects 10 committed student hours a week. This includes:
- Lectures and Tutorials will be run in person, with the lectures being recorded and uploaded shortly after the session.
- Practicals must be attended in person and will be conducted using information provided via Bb.
All timetabled practicals from Week 3 have been identified as high-risk activities for Q-fever exposure.
If you have any concerns regarding your official timetable or course allocations, or there are no suitable class times available, contact Faculty of Science Timetable science.mytimetable@uq.edu.au for advice.
If you have any questions about missing class activities, please contact your course coordinator.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide you with an introduction to anatomy and the anatomical diversity of animals.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Define anatomical terminology and classification systems relevant to animal structure.
LO2.
Describe the major organ systems and their roles in different animal groups.
LO3.
Compare the structure and function of organ systems across different animal groups.
LO4.
Interpret anatomical representations, such as labelled diagrams, radiographs, or cross-sections, in relation to function.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Examination
|
20% |
In-semester Saturday 6/09/2025 - 20/09/2025 |
| Product/ Design |
Digital Learning Resource Project (Group)
|
25% |
24/10/2025 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of Semester Examination
|
25% |
End of Semester Exam Period 8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 |
| Examination |
Practical Examination (Paper-based)
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025 |
Assessment details
In-Semester Examination
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
In-semester Saturday
6/09/2025 - 20/09/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
The In-Semester Examination will be an in-person (invigilated) examination covering concepts from week 1 to week 6, conducted as a Central exam (Date TBA).
Students need to refer to their individual timetable from Central Examinations, which identifies the exam date and time. You will receive a personalised exam timetable from Examinations with the venue identified closer to the examination date.
The exam will be an on-campus exam, at a scheduled on-campus session on a scheduled* date to be arranged. Please ensure you arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of your exam. Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams. Students enrolled in In Person delivery must attend the exam in-person.
*For Saturday exams, please note a Saturday in-semester exam may be scheduled on 1 of 3 possible dates each semester. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for possible dates.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Digital Learning Resource Project (Group)
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Product/ Design
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
24/10/2025 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L03
Task description
In small groups (4-5 students), you will research and create a digital learning resource in the form of a structured slide deck that explains and compares a selected organ system across at least three different animal groups. Your resource should be tailored for a specific non-specialist audience (e.g., senior high school biology students) and must communicate anatomical structure and function accurately and accessibly. The deck must be supported with narration or detailed presenter notes. Students will also submit a brief rationale explaining their content and design choices.
Deliverables:
- The resource (submitted digitally) in .ppt/.ppx and .mp4/.mov. Other formats can be accepted - to be discussed with the course coordinator.
- A brief written rationale explaining your content and design choices.
Groups will be formed during the first tutorial. Any student who has trouble finding a group, please contact Dr Suresh Krishnasamy (suresh.krishnasamy@uq.edu.au).
Assessment Criteria:
- Scientific Content & Accuracy (30%)
- Comparative Analysis (25%)
- Audience Appropriateness & Clarity (20%)
- Structure, Design & Visual Communication (10%)
- Rationale & Justification (15%)
Detailed marking criteria will be provided on Blackboard.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
The use of AI or MT must be acknowledged appropriately. Please see assessment guidelines in blackboard course site for specific instructions.
Submission guidelines
The online assessment is completed within Blackboard under the appropriate assessment title on your course Blackboard site. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration:
By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy (https://policies.uq.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=149) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via my.UQ Dashboard, in accordance with the University's Assessment Procedure (located in the Policies and Procedures section of this course profile) which outlines the requirements for requesting extensions to assessment due dates. Extensions require the correct evidence/documentation to support the requested length of time of the extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
For example, a report worth a maximum of 40 marks, submitted 28 hours late will attract a penalty of 8 marks, calculated as 2 periods of 24 hours x 10% x 40 marks.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
End of Semester Examination
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
The End-of-Semester Examination will be an in-person (invigilated) examination covering concepts from week 7 to week 13, conducted as a Central exam (Date TBA).
Students need to refer to their individual timetable from Central Examinations, which identifies the exam date and time. You will receive a personalised exam timetable from Examinations with the venue identified closer to the examination date.
The exam will be an on-campus exam, at a scheduled on-campus session on a scheduled date to be arranged. Please ensure you arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of your exam. Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams. Students enrolled in in-person delivery must attend the exam in-person.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Practical Examination (Paper-based)
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04
Task description
The Practical Exam will be conducted in the End-of-Semester exam block and evaluates your mastery of the materials covered during the semester's practical classes. To be eligible for this exam, you must complete a mandatory laboratory induction offered during the first two practical sessions. The practical exam assesses your ability to undertake tasks such as image/diagram-based analysis, identification, and function interpretation.
Students need to refer to their individual timetable from Central Examinations, which identifies the exam date and time. You will receive a personalised exam timetable from Examinations with the venue identified closer to the examination date.
The exam will be an on-campus exam, at a scheduled on-campus session on a scheduled* date to be arranged. Please ensure you arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of your exam. Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams. Students enrolled in In Person delivery must attend the exam in-person.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| 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 | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 0% - 34% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 35% - 46% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: 47% - 49% |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 50% - 64% |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 65% - 74% |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 75% - 84% |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 85% - 100% |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply.
Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.
If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.
Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes.
To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Please note the following when writing assignments
You must not re-use past work from previous assessments in your assignments.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
All reported work must be done by the individual student. Assignments that look and sound alike will be reported as plagiarism – a serious offence at UQ. Please note the university’s policy on academic integrity and plagiarism which can be accessed at Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy
Presentation of work
Your Laboratory prac work should be presented in a clear and legible way.ﾠ
Difficulties with assessing student work
The course coordinator or a colleague may contact you if there are any difficulties with assessing your work.
TurnItInﾠ
Assignments that are required to be submitted through TurnItIn, must only be uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course Blackboard site.ﾠ If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action.ﾠ
Release of marks
Unless specifically indicated by the lecturer involved, every attempt will be made to have the results for progressive assessment tasks available within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester, the results will be available before the day of your end of semester examination in the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. Results and feedback availability for progressive assessment will be announced via the course Blackboard site.
Re-mark Applications – refer to the University's Re-mark Policy to check your eligibility
Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:
- You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback
- Your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid
- Wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade.
Remark applications will not be considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.ﾠ
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
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ANIM1020 Course Blackboard Site | Blackboard is the main method of communication for this course. | |
| ANIM1020 Course Profile | Provides details of specifications, rationale, aims and structure of the course. It also informs you of the assessment for this course, including weighting and due dates. | |
| Laboratory Coat | It is a University requirement that you wear a clean laboratory coat when working in the laboratory. Lab coats can be purchased from the campus bookshop. | own item needed |
| Enclosed non-permeable shoes | Enclosed non-permeable shoes that will protect from liquid spills during practicals. | own item needed |
| Safety glasses | Appropriate safety glasses are required for all practicals, as advised. | own item needed |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture Series Two hours of in-person lectures are scheduled per week. This is the tentative schedule Week 1 Dr Suresh Krishnasamy 1. Course Introduction, 2. Anatomical Terms and Direction Week 2 Dr Suresh Krishnasamy The Integument and Related Structures Week 3 Dr Suresh Krishnasamy Tissues - Living Communities* Week 4 Dr Danielle Fitzgerald The Skeletal System Week 5 Dr Danielle Fitzgerald The Muscular System Week 6 Dr Suresh Krishnasamy The Cardiovascular System Week 7 Dr Suresh Krishnasamy The Respiratory System Week 8 Dr Sarah Meale The Digestive System Week 9 Dr Danielle Fitzgerald The Urinary System Week 10 Dr Suresh Krishnasamy The Nervous and Endocrine Systems* Week 11 Dr Andres Gambini The Reproductive System Week 12 Dr Danielle Fitzgerald Integrative Anatomy & Case Studies Week 13 Dr Suresh Krishnasamy/Dr Danielle Fitzgerald Revision Lecture *These lectures will be recorded due to the pubic holidays Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 13 |
Practical |
Practical Series During these practical sessions, students will work in small groups to gain hands-on experience with biological techniques and laboratory safety protocols. These sessions provide opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world biological problems. Students will receive regular feedback on their application of techniques and interpretation skills throughout these practical classes. Please refer to the full practical schedule on the course Blackboard site. These sessions will be run by the lecturers delivering the lecture content, subject to availability. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 12 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Series During these sessions, students will work in small groups to work through on comparative anatomical problems and use the opportunity to work on their group assessment component. These sessions will be run by the lecturers delivering the lecture content, subject to availability. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
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 for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Laboratory Occupational Health and Safety
- Immunisation
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
Course guidelines
Student immunisation requirements
The University policy Vaccination and Immunisation (Vaccinations and Immunisation Guideline / Document / Policy and Procedure Library) provides information about immunisation and screening requirements related to programs and courses. Failure to comply with student immunisation requirements can lead to an increased risk of serious illness occurring. Therefore, non-compliance will result in the relevant course/s being dropped from your enrolment under Section 3 of the Enrolment policy (Enrolment Procedure / Document / Policy and Procedure Library).