Outline

Overview

This unit of study introduces the basic concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy prior to a more detailed study of the gross anatomical structure of the upper limb as it relates to functional activities. Students will also study the histological structure of musculoskeletal tissues and surface anatomy of the upper limb. Material will be presented in lectures, practical sessions and online. Students will also be expected to undertake some independent learning activities (e.g. online video tutorials and practice quizzes) to supplement the lectures and practicals. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is compulsory.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Michelle Gerke-Duncan, michelle.gerke@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Small test	BIOS1168 End of Module #1 Practical Spot and Short Answer Test In-lab, timed anatomy practical spot test with short answer questions	4%	Week 02 Due date: 10 Aug 2023 at 23:59	15 minutes
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Small test	BIOS1168 End Module #2 Practical Spot and Short Answer Test In-lab, timed anatomy practical spot test with short answer questions	15%	Week 06 Due date: 07 Sep 2023 at 23:59	25 minutes
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Online task	BIOS1168 Post-Module #2 Online Test Online Post-Module Theory and Practical Test	7%	Week 07 Due date: 13 Sep 2023 at 23:59	15 minutes
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Small test	BIOS1168 End of Module #3 Practical Spot and Short Answer Test In-lab, timed anatomy practical spot test with short answer questions	15%	Week 10 Due date: 12 Oct 2023 at 23:59	25 minutes
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Online task	BIOS1168 Post-Module #3 Online Test Online Post-Module Theory and Practical Test	7%	Week 11 Due date: 18 Oct 2023 at 23:59	15 minutes
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Small test	BIOS1168 End of Module #4 Practical Spot and Short Answer Test In-lab, timed anatomy practical spot test with short answer questions	10%	Week 13 Due date: 02 Nov 2023 at 23:59	25 minutes
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Online task	BIOS1168 Online Post-Module #4 Test Online Post-Module Theory and Practical Test	7%	Week 13 Due date: 05 Nov 2023 at 23:59	15 minutes
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Online task	BIOS1168 Weekly Online Post-Lecture Theory Quizzes Weekly Online Post-Lecture Theory Quizzes	20%	Weekly	10 minutes per Quiz
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Small continuous assessment	BIOS1168 Weekly Practical Worksheet Submissions Submit any 10 out of 13 Practical Worksheets accompanying weekly Practicals	15%	Weekly	N/A
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Assessment summary

BIOS1168 Weekly Online Post-Lecture Theory Quizzes: These assessments assesses students' ability to understand the anatomical theory covered in the weekly lecture sets delivered during semester. Each Online Post-Lecture Theory Quiz is released on the day of delivery of the relevant lectures and is available for completion for up to 1.5 weeks after the relevant lectures have been delivered. There are 10 of these online quizzes in total. Submitted ONLINE.

BIOS1168 Weekly Practical Worksheet Submissions: These assessments encourage students to keep up-to-date with their anatomy practical work that is so crucial for success in this unit of study. Students are asked to engage with and submit a scanned or photographed copy of any 10 out of the 13 assessable Practical Worksheets that accompany the weekly Practical Sessions within 2 days of completing the Practical Session. This ensures students are meeting the learning goals of the unit. Submitted ONLINE.

BIOS1168 End Module #1 Practical Spot and Short Answer Test: This assessment assesses students understanding of anatomical and histological content covered in Lectures and Practical Classes from Week 1 and Week 2. The format is a hand written, timed anatomy practical spot test identifying highlit structures on cadaveric material in the anatomy wetlabs accompanied by related short answer questions. Run In Anatomy Laboratories (F13).

BIOS1168 End Module #2 Practical Spot and Short Answer Test: This assessment assesses students understanding of anatomical content covered in Lectures and Practical Classes from Week 3, Week 4 and Week 5. The format is a hand written, timed anatomy practical spot test identifying highlit structures on cadaveric material in the anatomy wetlabs accompanied by related short answer questions. Run In Anatomy Laboratories (F13).

BIOS1168 Post-Module #2 Online Test:
This assessment assesses students understanding of anatomical content covered in the Lectures and Practical Class from Week 6. This Online Test is released on the day of delivery of the relevant lectures and is available for completion for up to 1.5 weeks after release. Submitted ONLINE.

BIOS1168 End Module #3 Practical Spot and Short Answer Test: This assessment assesses students understanding of anatomical content covered in Lectures and Practical Classes from Week 7, Week 8 and Week 9. The format is a hand written, timed anatomy practical spot test identifying highlit structures on cadaveric material in the anatomy wetlabs accompanied by related shprt answer questions. Run In Anatomy Laboratories (F13).

BIOS1168 Post-Module #3 Online Test:
This assessment assesses students understanding of anatomical content covered in the Lectures and Practical Class from Week 10. This Online Test is released on the day of delivery of the relevant lectures and is available for completion for up to 1.5 weeks after release. Submitted ONLINE.

BIOS1168 End Module #4 Practical Spot and Short Answer Test: This assessment assesses students understanding of anatomical content covered in Lectures and Practical Classes from Week 11 and Week 12. The format is a hand written, timed anatomy practical spot test identifying highlit structures on cadaveric material in the anatomy wetlabs accompanied by related short answer questions. Run In Anatomy Laboratories (F13).

BIOS1168 Post-Module #4 Online Test:
This assessment assesses students understanding of anatomical content covered in the Lectures and Practical Class from Week 13. This Online Test is released on the day of delivery of the relevant lectures and is available for completion for up to 1.5 weeks after release. Submitted ONLINE.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on the BIOS1168 Canvas page.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (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.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Students who achieve this grade have demonstrated an extensive level of knowledge and understanding to meet the aims of the unit as specified in the Unit of Study description above. They have also demonstrated extensive skills in abstract problem solving.
Distinction	75 - 84	Students who have achieved this grade have correctly answered enough questions to demonstrate they have achieved a thorough level of knowledge and understanding to meet the aims of the unit as specified in the Unit of Study description above. They have also answered many of the higher grade questions correctly indicating that they can apply their anatomical knowledge analyse functional activities and solve practical problems.
Credit	65 - 74	Students who have achieved this grade have correctly answered enough questions to demonstrate they have achieved a sound level of knowledge and understanding to meet the aims of the unit as specified in the Unit of Study description above. They have also answered some of the higher grade questions correctly indicating that they can apply some basic knowledge to more complex questions and problems.
Pass	50 - 64	Students achieving marks in the pass range have correctly answered enough questions to demonstrate they have a basic knowledge and understanding to meet the aims of the unit as specified in the Unit of Study description above. This may have been achieved by answering the majority of the pass level questions correctly, or by answering a significant percentage of the higher grade questions correctly. In setting the standard is assumed that the ability to correctly answer the higher grade questions indicates that the student has a working understanding of the important concepts and the knowledge that underpins those concepts, without necessarily being able to express the knowledge explicitly.
Fail	0 - 49	Students who fail this unit have failed to accumulate enough marks to reach the pass threshold. This means that they have failed to demonstrate an adequate level of knowledge of basic concepts to meet the aims specified in the Unit of Study description above.

For more information see guide to grades.

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.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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 simple extension.  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’t 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 special consideration or special arrangements.

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

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education 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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -01	L1. The Who, What, When, Where, Why and … Welcome to BIOS1168; L2. How to get the BEST out of BIOS1168 and how to BLITZ your Assessments; L3. ‘Gifting’ Human Tissue for the study of Human Anatomy	Individual study (2 hr)
Week -01	Online Introduction to the Anatomy Act and Anatomy Laboratory Discipline Online Quiz: 'Our Expectations, Your Obligations'	Individual study (1 hr)
Week 01	L1. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Histology and Profession-specific Anatomical Terminology; L2. MacroAnatomy - Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Neurology, Vasculature	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Introduction to Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Histology and Profession-specific Anatomical Terminology and MacroAnatomy - Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Neurology, Vasculature	Workshop (2 hr)
	Profession-specific Anatomical Terminology and Musculoskeletal MacroAnatomy - Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Neurology, Vasculature	Practical (2 hr)
Week 02	L1. and L2. MicroAnatomy - Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Neurology, Vasculature	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on MicroAnatomy - Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Neurology, Vasculature	Workshop (2 hr)
	Musculoskeletal MicroAnatomy - Osteology, Arthrology, Myology, Neurology, Vasculature	Practical (2 hr)
Week 03	L1. and L2. Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Bones and Joints	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Bones and Joints.	Workshop (2 hr)
	Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Bones and Joints.	Practical (2 hr)
Week 04	L1. and L2. Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Muscles #1	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Muscles #1	Workshop (2 hr)
	Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Muscles #1	Practical (2 hr)
Week 05	L1. and L2. Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Muscles #2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Muscles #2	Workshop (2 hr)
	Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Muscles #2	Practical (2 hr)
Week 06	L1. Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Introductory Functional Anatomy; L2. Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Neurovasculature	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Introductory Functional Anatomy and Upper limb Neurovasculature	Workshop (2 hr)
	Appendicular Skeleton Upper limb Neurovasculature	Practical (2 hr)
Week 07	L1. and L2. Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Bones and Joints	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Bones and Joints	Workshop (2 hr)
	Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Bones and Joints	Practical (2 hr)
Week 08	L1. and L2. Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Muscles #1	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Muscles #1	Workshop (2 hr)
	Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Muscles #1	Practical (2 hr)
Week 09	L1. and L2. Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Muscles #2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Muscles #2	Workshop (2 hr)
	Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Muscles #2	Practical (2 hr)
Week 10	L1. Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Introductory Functional Anatomy; L2. Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Neurovasculature	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Introductory Functional Anatomy and Lower limb Neurovasculature	Workshop (2 hr)
	Appendicular Skeleton Lower limb Neurovasculature	Practical (2 hr)
Week 11	L1. and L2. Axial skeleton Bones and Joints	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Axial skeleton Bones and Joints	Workshop (2 hr)
	Axial skeleton Bones and Joints	Practical (2 hr)
Week 12	L1. and L2. Axial skeleton Neck and Trunk Muscles	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Axial skeleton Neck and Trunk Muscles	Workshop (2 hr)
	Axial skeleton Neck and Trunk Muscles	Practical (2 hr)
Week 13	L1. Axial Skeleton Head Muscles and Introductory Functional Anatomy; L2. Axial Skeleton Neurovasculature	Lecture (2 hr)
	Post-Lecture Workshop on Axial skeleton Head Muscles, Introductory Functional Anatomy and Neurovasculature	Workshop (2 hr)
	Axial Skeleton Head Muscles and Neurovasculature	Practical (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Practical Session Attendance, Preparation and Requirements

All students MUST attend their weekly Anatomy Wetlab Practical Sessions to give them the best chance of being successful in this Unit of Study. Practical Sessions must be attended at the time that has been allocated in the student's personal timetable.

As the Anatomy Laboratories have strict staff and student capacities due to Work, Health and Safety requirements, students may NOT swap groups for their own convenience.

Any students experiencing valid class clashes or inabilities to attend their timetabled Practical Session are urged to contact the Unit of Study Coordinator as soon as possible to discuss their attendance options.

Anatomy Wetlab Practical sessions require that students prepare prior to their scheduled class. Students are to ensure that they bring their appropriate Personal Protection Equipment to allow them access to the laboratories AS WELL AS a hard copy of their lecture notes, practical identification notes and an Anatomy Atlas to each Anatomy Wetlab Practical Session.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED IN THE ANATOMY LABORATORIES

Attendance Requirements

Attendance at a minimum of 80% of all timetabled classes is compulsory for successful completion of BIOS1168. Students’ attendance at Practicals / Workshops / Discussions / Tutorials will be recorded. Absences from scheduled Practical / Workshop / Discussion / Tutorial sessions must be supported by appropriate documentation. It may be possible to attend a different practical or tutorial session but this is only granted by special arrangement with the Unit of Study Coordinator.

The University of Sydney Coursework Policy 2014 states: 55 (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.

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.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on BIOS1168 Canvas.

Anatomy and Human Movement. Palastanga, N., Field, D. and Soames, R. Butterworth-Heinemann. 7th Edition (2018).

Two other texts are highly recommended to facilitate accurate and sufficiently detailed cadaveric anatomy studies for BIOS1168 (and, later, BIOS1169).

Anatomy: a photographic atlas. Rohen, J.W., Yokochi, C., and Lütjen-Drecoll, E. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 8th Edition (2016) or 9th Edition (2021)
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: General anatomy and musculoskeletal system. Schünke, M., Schulte, E., and Schumacher, U. Thieme Medical Publishers. 3rd Edition (2020)

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. Describe the histological structure of musculoskeletal tissues (osteology, arthrology, myology, neurology and vasculature) as it relates it to gross anatomy and function including growth and injury.
LO2. Understand musculoskeletal profession-specific anatomical terminology, planes and axes of joint motion.
LO3. Identify and classify all bones of the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton and identify and deduce the functions of major bone markings in these regions.
LO4. Identify, classify and deduce basic motions that occur at the joints associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
LO5. Identify and deduce basic mechanical functions of the ligaments of the joints associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
LO6. Identify and describe the attachments and deduce basic actions and functions of the muscles associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
LO7. Identify and state the major peripheral nerves and nerve plexuses associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
LO8. Identify and state the supply and drainage of the major blood vessels associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
LO9. Relate the gross musculoskeletal anatomy and recent anatomical literature for basic functional activities involving structures associated with the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.
LO10. Interpret cadaveric anatomy in the clinical context of surface anatomy and radiological imaging of the appendicular skeleton (upper and lower limbs) and the axial skeleton.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney 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’s 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.

Extra Anatomy Wetlab Practical Sessions have been included in the curriculum with students now participating in 2 hours of Practical Sessions EVERY week of the semester. More online resources are now offered to support consolidation and revision of lecture and practical materials and the use of discussion boards will be strongly encouraged to allow students to benefit from collaborative learning. All assessments are offered in-semester with some assessments offering students choice as to what they will submit and in some cases rewarding student effort by taking the best 10 marks out 13 submissions. Assessment percentages have been distributed more evenly and fairly across the semester.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO EATING OR DRINKING IS ALLOWED IN ANY ANATOMY LABORATORY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. This includes ALL dry lab and wet lab spaces in the Anderson Stuart Building (F13). Chewing gum is NOT permitted.

Face to face Anatomy Wetlab Practical Sessions will be held in the Anatomy wet labs on Level 4 of the Anderson Stuart Building (F13) and there are specific human respect and safety requirements that need to be understood and adhered to if the privilege of access into the Anatomy Laboratories and the 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 “Our Expectations, Your Obligations” Quiz available through BIOS1168 Canvas with the expectation that it is completed by the end of Week 1 of Semester.

All practical classes will observe the latest NSW COVID-19 requirements (i.e. handwashing, social distancing, face masks). Students are welcome to bring their own face masks to classes if they desire, or may collect a face mask from designated stations dotted around USYD campus.

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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BIOS1168: Essential Musculoskeletal Human Anatomy

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

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

Media

Student links

About us

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