Unit of Study HBIO2006 Histology and Embryology (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

HBIO1010 - Integrated Anatomy and Physiology; OR HBIO1008 - Human Physiology II AND either HBIO1001 - Human Anatomy OR HBIO1003 - Systemic Anatomy

Unit description

Provides foundations of human embryological development, with emphasis on tissue origin and its differentiation to various support tissues and organ systems. Histology as the cellular basis of physiology is presented, with an emphasis of structure supporting function. Clinical aspects of common embryological development and abnormalities will be examined. Microscopy skills are developed and histological techniques such as microtomy and tissue staining will be covered.

Unit content

Introduction to histology and embryology
The embryonic period and tissue identification
The foetal period and the integumentary system
Skeletal and digestive systems
Respiratory and cardiovascular systems
The urogenital system

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Term3	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the development of selected body system organs and tissues, including how structure supports function at the cellular level of these organs and tissues

apply knowledge of the four tissue types of the human body at a cellular level, including their embryological origin

compare and contrast healthy tissue and diseased tissue in selected human body systems

demonstrate safe and effective practice to section and stain tissue in preparation for microscopy

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Laboratory 3 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Quiz	20%
Practical	50%
Case study	30%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Protective clothing. The following items must be purchased and students must wear them to each laboratory class: a white lab coat (available from the Co-op Bookshop on campus or online), fully enclosed sturdy shoes, with a sturdy sole and heel (shoes must fully cover toes, heel, sides and top of foot and be made of thick material), safety glasses (available from Co-op Bookshop on campus or online).

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

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