- Course Code
- AN 3008
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr I Stewart
Pre-requisites
Overview
The course will include lectures on the differentiation of the four primary tissues. Further lectures will examine the way that these tissues combine to form structural and functional units along the themes of Surfaces, Tubes and Structural Support within mammals but with an emphasis on the human situation. Practicals will offer demonstrations of traditional and modern methods of analysing structure with practical experience of the analysis of data produced by such methodologies.
Structure
2 two-hour lectures or tutorials per week and 3 full day practicals.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 one and a half hour essay and short note examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%). Continuous assessment comprises: Poster preparation, Image description and analysis, essay/short note and critique.
Resit: 1 one and a half hour essay and short note examination (70%) and previous continuous assessment (30%).
Formative Assessment
- Essay critique, essay planning and short note form part of the in-course assessment and provide feedback comments in preparation for end of course written examination.
Feedback
- Practical reports and essays will be marked with written comments.
- Tutorial sessions will provide feedback on course content.
- Written comments will be provided on the essay planning and short note and essay critique.
- Written feedback on other coursework.