Outline

Overview

ANAT2011 is designed for students who have been introduced to human anatomy and histology. The hands-on laboratory practical classes are interwoven with lectures and tutorials. The course develops the language of anatomy and histology, broadening your knowledge and practical skills for applied anatomical settings. The laboratory sessions will require you to work together in teams to engage with the content, building your interpersonal skills, and fostering a professional attitude towards learning and scientific endeavour. This unit covers some of the assumed knowledge for entry into the graduate medical program at the 爆料王, and is also suitable for graduate programs in dentistry, nursing, physical therapies, forensic sciences. You will also consider the processes of body donation and the ethical, legal and moral frameworks around which people donate their remains for anatomical learning, teaching and research.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	24 credit points of 1000 level units
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	MEDS2005
Assumed knowledge ?	ANAT2008
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Laura Lindsay, laura.lindsay@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 August 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written exam	Final exam This is an in-person closed book exam.	30%	Formal exam period	50 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Practical Attendance and Engagement You will be required to upload to Canvas an aspect from each practical class. Details will be found in your practical notes.	5%	Multiple weeks	N/A	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Out-of-class quiz	Early Feedback Task Canvas quiz	0%	Week 03 Due date: 23 Aug 2026 at 23:59	15mins	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
In-class quiz	Mid-Semester Theory quiz This is an in-person closed book theory quiz.	30%	Week 08 Due date: 24 Sep 2026 at 09:00	30mins	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Practical Exam This will assess the practical components of this unit and will take place in the microscope labs using microscopes and slides as well as diagrams/images/photographs.	35%	Week 13 Due date: 06 Nov 2026 at 23:59	1 hour	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
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Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Early Feedback Task - Canvas quiz, could contain MCQs and short answer questions. This is formative.
Mid-semester Theory听Quiz听- in person week 8, mix of MCQs and SAQs.
Participation and Engagement听- submission of a selected question/activity to Canvas for each practical class.听
Anatomy and Histology Practical Exam (week 13): Assesses your ability to understand anatomical and histological content.
Final Exam听- in person during formal exam period, mix of MCQs and SAQs.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on the ANAT2011 Canvas Page.

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Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

For more information see .

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the听Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the听Current Students website听for more information on AI in assessments, including听details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

All assignments must be submitted by the due date and quizzes and exams attended when they are scheduled. Students are expected to manage their time and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form or request will incur penalties. Failure to meet assessment deadlines will incur mark deductions of 5% of the maximum awardable mark available for every day past the due date (for electronic submissions, days late includes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). These deductions will continue for 10 calendar days, until the solutions for the assignment are released, or marked assignments are returned to other students. At that point the mark awarded will be zero. For example, on an assignment given a mark of 70/100, the penalty would be 5 marks if submitted up to 24 hours late, resulting in a final mark of 65/100. If the assignment is submitted 6 days late, the penalty would be 30 marks and the final mark would be 40/100. If the assignment is more than 10 days late, submitted after the solutions for the assignment are released, or marked assignments are returned to other students, the final mark will be 0/100.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website听provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the听Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM)听which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the听Current Students website听for more information on AI in assessments, including听details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a听simple extension.鈥� The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can鈥檛 complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for听special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students,听听includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy听reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introductory GIT histology - terminology	Lecture (2 hr)
	Introductory GIT	Practical (2 hr)
	Histological Techniques	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Fundamentals of lower digestive system anatomy	Lecture (2 hr)
	Overview of digestive system	Practical (2 hr)
	A & H integrated digestive system	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Skin	Lecture (2 hr)
	Skin	Practical (2 hr)
	Skin TBL	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Blood, haematology and clinical aspects	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Module 1 revision	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	Immune system histology	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Blood and immune system	Practical (2 hr)
Week 06	Integrated A & H Neuro	Lecture (2 hr)
	Integrated A & H Neuro	Practical (2 hr)
	Module 2 revision	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	Integrated A & H urinary system	Practical (2 hr)
	Integrated A & H of urinary system	Lecture (2 hr)
	Urinary TBL	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 08	Introductory anatomy of testis, penis & accessory organs	Lecture (1 hr)
	Introductory histology of testis, prostate & penis	Lecture (1 hr)
	Catch-up histology drop-in session	Practical (3 hr)
	Mid-semester Quiz - Assessment	Assessment (1 hr)
Week 09	Introductory anatomy of testis, penis & accessory organs	Practical (2 hr)
Week 09	Cell and tissue interactions	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Introductory integrated gynaecological A & H	Lecture (2 hr)
	Intro histology of testis, prostate & penis	Practical (2 hr)
	Anatomy of Sex & Gender	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 11	Introductory embryology	Lecture (2 hr)
	Intro gynaecological anatomy	Practical (2 hr)
	Anatomical imaging of the breast TBL	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Modelling embryology TBL	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Intro gynaecological histology	Practical (2 hr)
	Module 3 revision	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	Revision	Lecture (2 hr)
	Revision (non-compulsory) histology	Practical (2 hr)
	Revision (non-compulsory) anatomy	Practical (2 hr)
	Module 3 Theory quiz - assessment	Tutorial (1 hr)
	Practical exam	Assessment (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance is essential for successful completion of the course. A student who fails听to show sufficient cause for absence from any part of the course may not be allowed听to sit for the final or replacement examination in ANAT2011.

The 爆料王 Coursework Policy 2014 states:听
55听(2) A student enrolled in a unit of study must comply with the requirements set out in the faculty resolutions, award course resolutions or unit of study outline about undertaking the unit of study, including on matters such as: (a) attendance at and participation in lectures, seminars and tutorials; and (b) participation in practical work.
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The Faculty of Science resolutions states:
9(1). Students are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of timetabled activities for a unit of study, unless granted exemption by the Associate Dean.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. To communicate in anatomical and histological language using a broad range of media.
LO2. To relate the 3-dimensional anatomical structure of organs and tissues to the 2-dimensional histological structure.
LO3. Understand the fundamental organisation and development of the human body from its gross structure to the cellular and intracellular levels.
LO4. To identify and relate fundamental structural organisation of digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
LO5. To understand structural and functional relationships within the abdomen and pelvis.
LO6. To use the light microscope to interpret histological slides and understand how histological stains can be used to highlight features of interest.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all 爆料王 graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one鈥檚 personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Based on student feedback from 2025 we will be continuing to use Ed Discussion as an on-line peer-to-peer discussion tool. There was positive feedback to the simplified assessment schedule implemented in 2025 so this will be continued in 2026.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

No eating or drinking is allowed in any laboratory under any circumstance. This includes all dry lab and wet lab spaces in the Anderson Stuart building and all dry lab and seminar rooms in the CPC.
Anatomy practical classes will be held in the Anatomy wet labs in the Anderson Stuart Building (F13) and there are specific respect and safety requirements that need to be understood and adhered to if the privilege of access into the Anatomy Laboratories and Wilson Museum of Human Anatomy is to be granted.
Students will not be allowed to enter any Anatomy Facility laboratory or the Wilson Museum of Human Anatomy until they have read and understood the Anatomy Act and the Anatomy Safety Policies offered through the 鈥�Our Expectations, Your Obligations鈥澨齉uiz available on ANAT2011 Canvas.

Disclaimer

Important: the 爆料王 regularly reviews units of study and reserves the right to change the units of study available annually. To stay up to date on available study options, including unit of study details and availability, refer to the relevant handbook.

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爆料王

Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

ANAT2011: Anatomy and Histology of Core Body Functions

Semester 2, 2026 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links