Outline

Overview

Our ever-changing world requires knowledge that extends across multiple disciplines. The ability to identify and explore interdisciplinary links is a crucial skill for emerging professionals and researchers alike. This unit presents the opportunity to bring together the concepts and skills you have learnt in your discipline and apply them to a real-world problem. Each year a project where you will use your anatomy skills will be offered, examples may include working on a project that investigates application of anatomy knowledge in public outreach, health education, and the ethical display of anatomical artefacts. In this unit, you will continue to understand and explore disciplinary knowledge, while also meeting and collaborating with academics from across the University through project-based learning; identifying and solving problems, collecting and analysing data and communicating your findings to a diverse audience. All of these skills are highly valued by employers. This unit will foster the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, and this is essential for both professional and research pathways in the future.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	ANAT2008 and (ANAT2011 or ANAT2X10) and 6 credit points from (ANAT3X04 or ANAT3X07 or ANAT3X08 or ANAT3009)
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	MEDS3888
Assumed knowledge ?	ANAT2008 and ANAT2011
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kevin Keay, kevin.keay@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written work	Reflection on Cardiac Etymology Workshop Written Reflection	5%	Week 01 Due date: 05 Aug 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Creative work	Heart Dissection and Anatomical Drawings Anatomical Drawings	8%	Week 04 Due date: 24 Aug 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Written work	Dictionary Entry Written Assignment	8%	Week 04 Due date: 25 Aug 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Data analysis	What do they Know? Scientific Figures and Legends	8%	Week 05 Due date: 01 Sep 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Research analysis	CCWM Object Research Summary Written Report	8%	Week 05 Due date: 02 Sep 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Written work	Heart Art Reflection Written Reflection	5%	Week 07 Due date: 15 Sep 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Written work	Design Brief Written report and meeting minutes	10%	Week 09 Due date: 07 Oct 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Written work	Updated Design and Construction Brief Written report and meeting minutes	10%	Week 10 Due date: 14 Oct 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Presentation	Ten Hearts Video Create and narrate a video	8%	Week 10	-	AI allowed
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Written work	Reflection on Group Work for Project Written Reflection	5%	Week 12 Due date: 03 Nov 2025 at 23:59	-	AI allowed
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Presentation	Design and Construction Presentations Oral Presentation with Q&A	25%	Week 13	-	AI allowed
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= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

You will be required to submit several reflective writing pieces
You will be required to submit 2 dawings and a dissection plan
You will be required to submit a case study on a cardiac pathology or disease
You will be required to submit 2 publication quality figures and legends showing qualitative and quantitative analyses
You will be required to submit a short report on your research on an historical artefact
You will be required to submit a 3 minute video journal
You will be required to submit a series of minutes from your team meetings
You will be required to submit a design brief
You will be required to give an oral presentation of the results of your project and create a display of the outcomes

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.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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 Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including 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:

Late penalties will adhere to the guidelines of the School of Medical Sciences, with a deduction of 5% of the assessment marks for each calendar day late, unless covered by Special Considerations

Academic integrity

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

Our website 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 Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) 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 Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including 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 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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s 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	Normal Anatomy of the Heart	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	Cardiac Etymology	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 02	Cardiac Histology	Lecture (1 hr)
	Embryology of the Heart	Online class (1 hr)
	Heart Dissection and Anatomical Drawing	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 03	Functional and Clinical Anatomy of the Heart	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Heart Dissection and Anatomical Drawing	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 04	Public Engagement with Anatomy- What do your family and friends know about their heart?	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Designing Research Tools for Qualitative and Quantitative Research	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 05	The Heart in Ancient Egypt	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Historical Research on Cardiac Anatomy at the Chau Chak Wing Museum	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 06	The Heart in Art	Online class (1 hr)
Week 06	The Heart in Music	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 07	The Empty Case - The Project Challenge	Lecture and tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	We Hate Group Work	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 08	Team Building and then Empathise	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 08	Brainstorming	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 09	Define and Ideate	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 09	Define and Ideate	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 10	Design, Prototype and Test	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 10	Object Based Learning and the Participatory Museum	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 11	Giving a Great Presentation	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 11	Project Construction	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 12	Project Construction	Workshop (1 hr)
Week 12	Project Construction	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 13	Project Presentation and Debrief	Presentation (1 hr)
Week 13	Project Presentation and Debrief	Presentation (2 hr)

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. Demonstrate deep and comprehensive disciplinary knowledge of the organization and development of the human body from its gross structure to the cellular and intracellular levels.
LO2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in written, oral and illustrative forms a deep and comprehensive disciplinary knowledge, to a discipline specific audience
LO3. Create an investigation strategy, explore solutions, discuss approaches and predict outcomes.
LO4. Analyse data using modern information technology and digital skills.
LO5. Interpret and write-up the results of both quantitative and qualitative scientific experiments conducted in groups or alone.
LO6. Demonstrate integrity, confidence, personal resilience and the capacity to manage challenges, both individually and in teams.
LO7. Collaboratively develop and adhere to appropriate rules for group conduct of collaborations and assignments.
LO8. Find, define and delimit authentic problems in order to address them. Apply disciplinary knowledge to solve problems in an interdisciplinary context.
LO9. Collaborate with diverse groups and across cultural and disciplinary boundaries to develop solution(s) to the project problems.
LO10. Accept the challenge of learning a new skill or technique and use the skill in a disciplinary and interdisciplinary context.
LO11. Accept, act on and deliver constructive criticism.
LO12. Demonstrate effective time management to achieve learning outcomes.
LO13. Communicate project outcomes effectively to a broad audience.

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.

The return of a 13 week semester has allowed us to extend the project duration which was requested in student feedback.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

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

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

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

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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