DEV2022 Human anatomy and development: Tissues and body systems
Faculty of Science
DEV2022 Human anatomy and development: Tissues and body systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before DEV2022
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After DEV2022
3 units list DEV2022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: DEV2011 or equivalent unit
Overview
This unit investigates the structure of the human body and organ systems (gross anatomy and histology), including their developmental origins. You will gain a deep understanding of how the structure of the human body (both macro and microscopic) relates to its function and the development of specific organs and organ systems by building upon the microscopic knowledge foundations gained in DEV2011. You will learn how the primary tissue types can combine to form organs and help with execution of organ function. In studying this unit, you will learn anatomical terminology and principles, how organs work together in systems as well as how embryogenesis yields both typical and variant anatomical structures.
The assessment tasks and laboratories in the unit are designed to build employability skills which emphasise human ethics, investigative research skills, critical thinking and communication. You will be provided with hands-on anatomy experience, which serves to improve understanding of structural relationships, provided within the world-class anatomical sciences and biomedical science laboratories
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory-based competency hurdleDemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
- Case study analysis and reflectionWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- WorkbookExercise50%
- Audiovisual glossaryArtefact25%
- Viva Voce examinationDemonstration25%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the general anatomical structure of the human body and selected body systems;
- 2
Describe the microscopic structure of the human body and how the primary tissue types combine to form a complete organism impacting on gross anatomical structures;
- 3
Explain how the general body plan is established in the embryo, and how this determines adult anatomical structure and impacts congenital anomalies;
- 4
Demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively with peers and communicate effectively in oral and visual forms;
- 5
Demonstrate gross and micro anatomy practical laboratory skills such as comparing and contrasting structure, function and development;
- 6
Evaluate ethical implications of learning from resources developed from human donors.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories20 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
A total of 12 hours per week including 6 hours of directed learning (such as lectures, laboratories and on-line activities) and 6 hours of private study
The lecture content will be available online, and provide the fundamental knowledge for the curriculum. Online learning will be used to complement and extend the lecture content.
To fulfill the unit learning outcomes, you will have multiple face to face laboratory classes where you will investigate anatomical specimens to complement and extend upon content taught in lectures.
Where it fits
DEV2022 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Michelle Lazarus
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Chantal Hoppe
- Dr Reyhan Akhtar
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for DEV2022?
DEV2022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after DEV2022?
DEV2022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including DEV3011, DEV3032 and HUP3022. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is DEV2022 offered?
In 2026, DEV2022 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is DEV2022?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does DEV2022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include DEV2022?
DEV2022 is part of Anatomy and developmental biology; and Biomedical engineering.