Students entering the Master of Nursing Science must have some grounding in human anatomy prior to enrolment.
The Human Anatomy for Nursing Students online course introduces nursing students to the structure and function of the human body. It provides the essential basis for understanding the cellular building blocks of the body and the relationships between scientific principles and laws. The student is introduced to cells, tissues and organs, and explores the structure of the body systems.
Complete the Human Anatomy for Nursing Students application form and return it to us.
After students are accepted into the course, they will be sent further information and instructions about how to access course material. This will normally be provided on the Friday before the course commences.
Online.
96 hours over 7 weeks.
Commencement dates for upcoming courses are as follows:
1) Five 15 minute timed weekly web-based tests (10% each) 50%
2) A 1.5 hour timed web-based examination in week 7 50%
Students must achieve an aggregate score of 50% in the subject and pass assessment 2 to achieve a pass in the subject.
At the completion of this subject the student should be able to:
• describe the structure and function of the cell
• describe cell reproduction
• differentiate between the various cells within the body including blood, nerve, tissue, muscle and bone cells
• describe cell metabolism
• describe the levels of organisation in the human body: chemical, cellular, tissue and system
• describe the basic structure and function of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nervous, endocrine, renal and reproductive systems
• discuss the functions of body systems in maintaining homeostasis
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
• the capacity for information seeking, retrieval and evaluation
• critical thinking and analytical skills
• an openness to new ideas
• planning and time management skills
• the ability to communicate knowledge through classroom and web-based discussions and written material
• PC users: Windows 2000, or XP
• Mac users: MacOS X 10.3.9
• Hardware: 64 MB of RAM, 1G of free disk space
• Some parts of the LMS require that Java be installed. Most computers in the University will have Java installed.
• If accessing the LMS from outside the University, you will need a minimum 56 K modem
Thibodeau, G., and Patton, K. (2009). Anatomy & Physiology. (7th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.
Note: the 7th edition has only just been released, so if still unavailable at booksellers we are allowing applicants to use the 6th edition (2007) if it is easier to obtain.