PARA1110 Anatomy and Physiology Course description

Today, mechanical construction and technical design are conducted using digital engineering tools. In this course, you will use knowledge and skills from traditional mechanical subjects together with a digital engineering tool to design mechanical parts, components and products. You will also learn how to document your work.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• is capable of identifying common mechanical components and structural components and explaining what they are used for
• is familiar with the systematic work involved in constructing parts, and putting the parts together to form components and products
• knows the production documentation requirements
• knows the rules for machine drawing

Skills

The student is capable of

• digitally modelling parts, components and products, and generating correct detailed drawings and assembly drawings based on the digital models
• carrying out power analysis and stress calculations
• constructing and dimensioning common machine parts and components such as screws and screw connections, welds and welded assemblies, shafts, shaft bearings, shaft-hub connections and simple shafting/transmissions
• carrying out simple fatigue calculations for machine parts based on infinite service life
• conducting simple element analysis

General competence

The student is capable of

• correctly documenting his or her own work and presenting them digitally

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has broad knowledge of the normal physiological functions of different organ systems and the body as a whole, and the principles for management and control of different bodily processes
• is capable of giving an account of the structure and function of cells and tissue
• is capable of giving an account of the structure and function of the respiratory system
• is capable of giving an account of the structure and function of the circulation system
• is capable of giving an account of the structure and function of the nervous system
• is capable of giving an account of the structure and function of the skeleton and muscles
• is capable of giving an account of the structure and function of the kidneys and urinary tract
• is capable of giving an account of the structure and function of the digestive system
• is capable of giving an account of the structure of the endocrine system, its function and interaction with other organ systems
• is capable of giving an account of the body's temperature regulation
• is capable of giving an account of the function of the immune system and the composition and function of the blood
• is capable of giving an account of the acid-base balance
• is familiar with the structure and function of the skin
• is capable of giving an account of the structure and function of the senses
• is familiar with the reproductive system and its function

Skills

The student

• knows how to palpate and identify anatomical structures on the surface of the body
• is capable of recognising the organs by their size, shape and position in the body
• is capable of identifying all large bones and joints
• is capable of demonstrating how to observe and assess respiration, and measure blood sugar and temperature
• is capable of using practical procedures to observe a patient's physiological condition
• is capable of demonstrating how to take a pulse, measure blood pressure, oxygen saturation, capnography, blood sugar, temperature, stethoscopy, connect an ECG and assess peripheral circulation
• is familiar with indications for and the use of relevant monitoring equipment
• is familiar with relevant monitoring equipment's limitations and sources of error

General competence

The student

• treats people with respect during examinations
• is respectful when handling anatomical specimens

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• a compulsory measurement laboratory workshop

Portfolio assessment of four individual construction projects. Students are expected to work on the assignments for four hours per week throughout the semester. The assignments must be submitted on Canvas.

The exam result can be appealed.

All aids are permitted.

Pass/fail.

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

The course builds on MAPE1300 Mechanics.