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ANAT 2021/A: B.Sc. II HUMAN AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY

(2021)

COURSE CO-ORDINATOR

Dr A Meyer

Room: P18, 2nd floor, School of Anatomical Sciences, Wits Medical School

Tel (office): 011 717 2109

Email: [email protected]

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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCES

WELCOME

We, at the School of Anatomical Sciences, are happy to welcome you into our midst and be part of your successful academic career. We appreciate and respect your decision in choosing to learn with us and we are ready in helping you attain your desired goals. Our school is involved in both teaching and research. We teach across all faculties and we are involved in a broad spectrum of research. We have a large number of postgraduate students and international collaborators that are actively involved in research. Please be free to make use of our various teaching facilities and consult with the lecturers should you have queries regarding your academic work. Also, you should endeavor to meet our various active researchers within the school concerning their research interests. We are ready to discuss with you and support you in any research interests or ideas you may have. We hope your time here will be motivating, stimulating and worthwhile. Please note that all our courses are mainly contact based and conducted on a person to person basis. However, due to the unprecedented global pandemic, some content may be delivered online instead of in person. The modes of delivery may change in response to national and university recommendations, and students are to remain informed by regularly checking their announcement platforms (CANVAS/Ulwazi and Anatomy Website: http://anatomical-sciences.health.wits.ac.za/). Similarly, dates for activities may also change in accordance with Covid-19 recommendations or laws, and this will be announced timeously on the teaching platforms. The course coordinator for this course is Dr Anja Meyer. Please contact her via email if you have any problems with your course. Contact details: Office: Room 2P18, School of Anatomical Sciences, Wits Medical School. Tel: 011 717 2109 Email: [email protected]

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Lecturers contact details Enquiries about specific topics are to be directed to the academic concerned. Staff members teaching on this course are listed below. If you would like to consult with any of them please arrange a meeting (beforehand) during the week, at a suitable time. Their offices are all located in the School of Anatomical Sciences, 2nd Floor, Medical School.

Email address Room number

Dr. B. Billings [email protected] 2L02

Dr. F. Dlamini [email protected] 2A11

Prof. E. Mbajiorgu [email protected] 2B38

Prof. P. Manger [email protected] 2B01

Dr. A. Meyer [email protected] 2P18

Dr. A. Ngwenya [email protected] 2B10

Dr. C. Small [email protected] 2L12

Mr. T. Tshabalala [email protected] 2P22

Dr. K. Xulu [email protected] 2P13

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COURSE BRIEF HUMAN AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY II (ANAT 2021A) is a full course at the Second-Year

level of study. The course consists of four broad topics that aim to clarify and explain the

structure of the human body within a comparative framework of the evolutionary history and

development of the vertebrates. The course is a stepping-stone to the Human Biology III

(ANAT 3002) and Medical Cell Biology (ANAT 3011) courses offered in the Third Year of study.

The primary goal of the course is to promote an understanding of the evolutionary history

and adaptations of the human body within the broader context of the anatomical form and

function of other vertebrate species. Interactions of organisms with the external

environment, combined with evolutionary mechanisms over time have resulted in the

development, adaptation, retention, and loss of features that have yielded an incredible

diversity of form and function among all the vertebrate species, including humans. To begin

to appreciate how these evolutionary mechanisms have worked over time this course

emphasizes a comparative perspective across the vertebrates in order to understand how

adaptation and selection have shaped the anatomy of modern humans at the gross and

cellular level. The topics offered as HUMAN AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY II (ANAT 2021) are

taught by the staff of the School of Anatomical Sciences and often reflect and include the

current research interests of the various staff members, thus adding extra interest and up-to-

date information to the course material.

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ANAT 2021: B.Sc. II - HUMAN AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY (2021) NOTE:

1. Admission: Entrance to this course is restricted and applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit with a limit on the number of students who can be accepted.

2. The course is recommended for students proceeding to Human Biology III (ANAT3002) and/or Medical Cell Biology III (ANAT3011).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS First Year: Chemistry IA (CHEM1013, Major) with Chemistry IB (CHEM1014, Major) or Chemistry I (CHEM1012) or Chemistry IB (CHEM1021, major); and Biological Sciences IB (BIOL1000) or Introductory Life Sciences I (BIOL1011) or equivalent; and Physics I (PHYS1000) or Physics IB (X) (PHYS1005) or Mathematics I (MATH1001) or Mathematics IB (Y) (MATH1006, Auxiliary) or Ancillary Mathematics and Statistics I (MATH1010). Credits for this course: 48 points ASSESMENTS AND MARK BREAKDOWN Each topic is assessed independently. In accordance with Rule G13.1, sixty percent (60%) of the final mark will be obtained from a class record mark (CRM) which will be calculated from two components (block test and practical test/assignment).

- Block tests: may be written as short answer tests and/or spot tests (40%) - Practical assignments: practical exercises /essays and or spot tests (20%)

Forty percent (40%) of the final mark will be obtained from an examination which will be written in June and November.

The final year mark (100%) will be the weighted average of all the final marks obtained from all topics taught in the year.

MARKS BREAKDOWN TOTAL YEAR MARK

Class record mark (CRM)

Practical mark (% of year mark)

Block Test mark (% of year mark)

Exam mark (% of year mark)

Block I 30 marks (5%) 60 marks (10%)

Block II 30 marks (5%) 60 marks (10%)

June exam 120 marks (20%)

Block III 30 marks (5%) 60 marks (10%)

Block IV 30 marks (5%) 60 marks (10%)

Nov exam 120 marks (20%)

Total marks 120 240 240 600 marks

Total % of year mark

20% 40% 40% 100%

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TOPICS

BLOCK I: CONCEPTS OF EVOLUTION, PRIMARY TISSUES, AND EARLY EMBRYOLOGY This is an introduction to the basic principles of evolution, comparative anatomy, and embryology as they apply to the study of human biology. Lectures will cover evolutionary theory, adaptation, morphological concepts, and the evolutionary history of the vertebrates. Basic tissue morphology and histology will be covered as an introduction to teaching in blocks II and III. Embryology will be presented as a tool for discerning the unitary origin of life, and as a mechanism for evolutionary change. Topics will include early embryonic development and gametogenesis, comparative embryology, and embryological development of the integumentary system. BLOCK II: COMPARATIVE BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS This topic will cover a series of integrated study areas. This will be a theoretical and practical topic that will introduce students to the basic knowledge of a number of primary tissues and bodily systems placed within an evolutionary developmental framework. These systems include bone and osteogenesis, the lymphatic system, and the male and female reproductive systems. BLOCK III: VERTEBRATE AND HUMAN NEUROANATOMY This will cover in detail the neuro-anatomical structures and evolution of the vertebrate brain, focusing on the human brain. This structural knowledge will be related to functional aspects of the brain and how structure and function combine to form the behaviors and neural phenomena of everyday life. Examples such as emotional reactions and the conscious experience will be explored. BLOCK IV: THE VERTEBRATE SKELETAL SYSTEM The vertebrate skeleton is fundamental to comparative anatomy with the human skeleton specifically forming the basis of biological anthropology. This topic will initially introduce students to bone as a tissue, its histology and development. The course will then focus, in detail, on human comparative osteology, drawing on the underlying evolutionary factors for the differences we see. This topic will introduce not only the cellular and developmental aspects of bone but also the structural differences between vertebrate species. This will grant the basis for understanding the underlying evolutionary process as well as equipping the students for further study in fields such as Forensic Anthropology. RECOMMENDED TEXTS

• Kardong, K.V. (2012). Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. 6th Edition. New York: McGraw Hill.

• White, T.D. and Folkens, P.A. (2005). The Human Bone Manual. London: Elsevier Academic Press.

• Lecturers may direct students to alternate information sources including scientific articles, specific chapters from other textbooks or any online resources.

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PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS, TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS Each topic will be covered over a period of approximately six to seven (6 – 7) weeks as follows:

• Lectures

• Compulsory laboratory sessions Tests and assignments will include a practical component and will be given at the conclusion of each session or block. DEFERRED TEST Students are required to write ALL four block tests. In an event that a student is unable to write the test due to medical reasons, an application for a deferred may be requested. The procedure is as follows:

• Submit a medical certificate (verified by Campus Health and Wellness Centre) to the course coordinator within 3 working days following the date of the missed test. Failure to do so will result in a ZERO MARK awarded for that assessment. In case of non-medical reasons, an affidavit will be required.

• The school will assess the application and if granted, the student will be given a suitable date for when the deferred test will be held.

• The format of this test may be written or oral (the school will decide the most suitable form).

• If you miss a deferred test, you will be granted a ZERO MARK for that assessment.

• Only 1 deferred test per student may be granted (pending eligibility). EXAMINATION DATES Dates and venues for examinations are to be provided by the examination office. Examinations scheduled in JUNE will examine the work completed in Blocks I and II. Examinations scheduled in NOVEMBER will examine the work completed in Blocks III and IV. Topics to be written in the June Examination Block I: Concepts of Evolution and Early Embryology Block II: Comparative Biological Systems Topics to be written in the November Examination Block III: The Vertebrate Skeletal System Block IV: Vertebrate and Human Neuroanatomy DEFERRED EXAM The Faculty of Science will assess and approve (if suitable) all deferred exam applications. Should you wish to apply for a deferred exam, please liaise directly with relevant personnel in the Faculty of Science.

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SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS The University stipulates that a final mark of least 50% is required to obtain full credits for this course (Rule G7.10a), furthermore a sub-minimum of 35% (composed of class record and exam) is required per block (Rule G7.10b) for satisfactory participation in course work. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS All the following are required for eligibility to write the June and/or November exam:

• Attendance at and active participation in ALL practical sessions

• Submission of ALL written reports

• Presentation of ALL verbal reports

• Writing of ALL tests

Failure to comply with these regulations may disqualify a student from presenting himself/herself at the final June and/or November examinations for the course. Please see below for more information. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE DRESS CODE Please note that the Board of the Faculty of Health Sciences approved the implementation of a dress code for ALL students registered in the school of Anatomical Sciences. It is imperative for ALL students to adhere to this dress code especially when attending practical sessions held within the school of Anatomical Sciences. The dress code is as follows: All students

Closed shoes imperative Clean laboratory coat compulsory

Male students Long pants, from smart jeans to smart casual pants – NO shorts Shirts, T-shirt or collard shirt, NO vests

Female students Long pants or a suitable dress Shirts, long enough to reach waistline – no bare midriffs, no strapless or shoestring tops

COMMUNICATION Students are to regularly consult the ANAT2021 Notice board (located in the main corridor outside the Ann Andrew lab, School of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School) on which updates including test marks, and any important information will be displayed. Additionally, please check the Anatomical Sciences website for notices at http://anatomical-sciences.health.wits.ac.za/ (Request password from course coordinator), CANVAS/Ulwazi or equivalent learning platform as provided by WITS.

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TIMETABLE FOR ANAT 2021: HUMAN AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY II (2021) DIAGONAL E

Lecture will be online through Ulwazi for the time being. Practical classes will be held in the Joseph Gillman Science Laboratory (2B31F) and the Lawrence H. Wells Dry or Wet Laboratory (Room 2M01) and/or the Anne Andrew Histology Laboratory (Room 2A09) at the School of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School. Please note that venues may change, in which case you would be advised accordingly concerning new venues. Depending on lockdown requirements practicals may be conducted online through Microsoft Teams, CANVAS/Ulwazi and/or equivalent learning platform as provided by WITS. Tests will be scheduled at the end of the topic, at the end of the block and may be written during the lecture or practical time. The actual format, venue and time of the tests will be confirmed by the lecturer/course coordinator and/or posted on the notice boards, anatomical sciences website, CANVAS/Ulwazi and/or equivalent learning platform as provided by WITS. Dates for tests are given below – these are fixed and cannot be changed. Lecture times

Day Times Duration Venue

Monday: 10:15 – 12:00 (01:45) Online- Ulwazi

Tuesday: 12.30 – 13.15 (00:45) Online - Ulwazi

Wednesday: 14:15 – 17:00 (02:45) Practicals - Medical School*

Friday: 08.00 – 09.45 (01:45) Online - Ulwazi

*Allow ample time to travel between campuses so that you are at Medical school by 14:05. Depending on

the Covid regulations and individual lecturer’s requirements practicals may be conducted remotely through Ulwazi. This will be communicated to you by your course coordinator.

End of block test dates

Block Format Day Dates Time* Venue**

Block I: Spot Wed 21 April 14:15-15:00 TBA

Written Fri 23 April 08:00-09:45 TBA

Block II: Written Wed 14 June 14:15-16:00 TBA

Spot Tue 15 June 12:30-13:15 TBA

Block III: Spot Fri 17 September 08:00-09:45

L.H Wells – wet & dry

Block IV: Spot Mon 3 November 14:15-16:15 TBA

Written Mon 8 November 10:15-12:00 TBA

*Given the national lockdowns times may be adjusted to allow for remote assessment. This will be communicated to you by the course coordinator. **The exact test venue will be announced closer to the test. This will be communicated to you by the course coordinator.

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EXTRA-TIME STUDENTS Please consult Campus Health for an assessment of whether you require extra-time to complete tests and exams. Following assessment and approval by Campus Health, submit all relevant documents to the EXAMS OFFICE and course coordinator (Dr Meyer) in advance (not on the day of the assessment) so that arrangements can be made for you. CONSULTATION AND SUPPORT STRUCTURES Primarily, we have an open-door policy and do respond to email. It is always good practice to call or email ahead of time if you would like to meet in person. Please note that due to Covid safety regulations consultations can be arranged through the various online platforms (Microsoft Teams, CANVAS/Ulwazi). Should you have any queries pertaining to the course work covered please feel free to contact the respective lecturer. For course related queries please contact your course coordinator. For general support please contact the course coordinator or anyone you feel comfortable with. Please take note of the various support structures offered by WITS listed below. Support structures: • OSS Counsellors First floor, PVT building, Health Sciences, Parktown Campus Booking by email: [email protected] Tel: 011 717 2431/ 2565 • Crisis lines (24 hours) Discovery student helpline: 0800 323 323 Wits Student Crisis Line: 0800 111 331 SADAG Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 32312 SADAG Suicide Crisis Line: 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393 • CCDU Counsellors Next to WSS, Braamfontein Campus Tel: 011 717 9140/32 Marang building, Education Campus Tel: 011 717 3269 • EC Clinic Opposite OLS, Wednesday afternoons 12‐2pm Ms Paballo Lepota (Administrative Officer) Tel: 011 717‐4513, [email protected]

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BLOCK I: CONCEPTS OF EVOLUTION AND EARLY EMBRYOLOGY Delivery: Dr. Meyer (AM), Dr. Xulu (KX), Mr. Tshabalala (TT).

Week Day Date Time Topic Staff

1 Mon 08-Mar 10:15-12:00 Evolutionary history AM

Tue 09-Mar 12:30-13:15 Darwinian theory and Neo-Darwinism AM

Wed 10-Mar 14:15-16:45 Practical: The evolution of evolutionary theory (Venue: Online Ulwazi)

AM

Fri 12-Mar 08:00-09:45 Evolutionary forces AM

2 Mon 15-Mar 10:15-12:00 Defining a species and Fossilization AM

Tue 16-Mar 12:30-13:15 Introduction to cell structure and function KX

Wed 17-Mar 14:15-16:45 Practical: Concepts of natural selection (Venue: Online Ulwazi)

AM

Fri 19-Mar 08:00-09:45 Primary tissues - epithelium & connective tissue

KX

3 Mon 22-Mar Public Holiday

Tue 23-Mar 12:30-13:15 Primary tissues - blood and muscle KX

Wed 24-Mar 14:15-16:45 Practical - Basic histology I (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

KX

Fri 26-Mar 08:00-09:45 Primary tissues - bone and cartilage KX

4 Mon 29-Mar 10:15-12:00 Early embryology – fertilisation TT

Tue 30-Mar 12:30-13:15 Early embryology – implantation and placento-utero circulation

TT

Wed 31-Mar 14:15-16:45 Practical - Basic histology II (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

KX

Fri 02-Apr Public Holiday

5 Mon 05-Apr Public Holiday

Tue 06-Apr 12:30-13:15 Early embryology - notochord and gastrulation

TT

Wed 07-Apr 14:15-16:45 Practical – embryology (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

TT

Fri 09-Apr 08:00-09:45 Early embryology - fetal development TT

6 Mon 12-Apr 10:15-12:00 Embryology - tooth development TT

Tue 13-Apr 12:30-13:15 Development and embryology of integument I

TT

Wed 14-Apr 14:15-16:45 Practical - From germ cell to embryo (Venue: Ann Andrew and Sem 2)

TT

Fri 16-Apr 08:00-09:45 Development and embryology of integument II

TT

7 Mon 19-Apr 10:15-12:00 Pharyngeal arches I & II TT

Tue 20-Apr 12:30-13:15 Self-study

Wed 21-Apr 14:15-16:45 SPOT TEST (Venue: TBA) KX/TT/AM

Fri 23-Apr 08:00-09:45 BLOCK TEST (Venue: TBA) AM/KX/TT

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BLOCK II: COMPARATIVE BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Delivery: Dr. Xulu (KX), Dr. Ngwenya (AN), Prof. Mbajiorgu (EM) and Dr Dlamini (FD)

Week Day Date Time Topic Staff

Mon 03-May 10:15-12:00 Osteogenesis AN

8 Tue 04-May 12:30-13:15 Bone growth and repair AN

Wed 05-May 14:15-16:45 Practical - Bone histology (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

AN

Fri 07-May 08:00-09:45 Comparative bone histology AN

9 Mon 10-May 10:15-12:00 Introduction to the lymphatic system KX

Tue 11-May 12:30-13:15 Diffuse lymphatic tissue KX

Wed 12-May 14:15-16:45 Practical – The lymphatic system (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

KX

Fri 14-May 08:00-09:45 Lymphatic organs I KX

10 Mon 17-May 10:15-12:00 Lymphatic organs II KX

Tue 18-May 12:30-13:15 Male Reproductive System (MRS) – embryology, histology and gross anatomy I

EM

Wed 19-May 14:15-16:45 Practical – Revision session (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

KX

Fri 21-May 08:00-09:45 MRS - embryology, histology and gross anatomy II

EM

11 Mon 24-May 10:15-12:00 MRS - embryology, histology and gross anatomy III

EM

Tue 25-May 12:30-13:15 MRS - Comparative I EM

Wed 26-May 14:15-16:45 Practical- MRS (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

EM

Fri 28-May 08:00-09:45 MRS – Comparative II EM

12 Mon 31-May 10:15-12:00 MRS – Comparative III EM

Tue 01-Jun 12:30-13:15 Histology of the uterus and related cyclical changes

FD

Wed 02-Jun 14:15-16:45 PRACTICAL – MRS (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

EM

Fri 04-Jun 08:00-09:45 Histology of the ovary and related cyclical changes

FD

13 Mon 07-Jun 10:15-12:00 Implantation FD

Tue 08-Jun 12:30-13:15 The breast FD

Wed 09-Jun 14:15-16:45 Practical session – Histology of the ovary and uterus (Venue: Ann Andrews and Sem 2)

FD

Fri 11-Jun 08:00-09:45 Female reproductive system – Tutorial and Revision

FD

14 Mon 14-Jun 10:15-12:00 BLOCK TEST (Venue: TBA) KX/AN/EM/FD

Tue 15-Jun 12:30-13:15 SPOT TEST (Venue: TBA) KX/AN/EM/FD

Wed 16-Jun Public Holiday

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BLOCK III: VERTEBRATE AND HUMAN NEUROANATOMY Delivery: Prof. Manger (PM)

Week Day Date Time Topic Staff

15 Mon 02-Aug 10:15-12:00 Basic evolution and neuroanatomy PM

Tue 03-Aug 12:30-13:15 Subdivisions of the vertebrate brain PM

Wed 04-Aug 14:15-16:45 Practical – External appearance of sheep brain (Venue: L.H Wells-dry & wet)

PM

Fri 06-Aug 08:00-09:45 Receptors and the senses PM

16 Mon 09-Aug Public Holiday

Tue 10-Aug 12:30-13:15 Phylogeny and different vertebrate brains PM

Wed 11-Aug 14:15-16:45 Practical – Internal structure of sheep brain (Venue: L.H Wells-dry & wet)

PM

Fri 13-Aug 08:00-09:45 Embryology and development of the brain PM

17 Mon 16-Aug 10:15-12:00 Differing patterns of vertebrate brain development

PM

Tue 17-Aug 12:30-13:15 Studying differences, phylogeny and adaptation

PM

Wed 18-Aug 14:15-16:45 Practical session (Venue: Gillman)

PM

Fri 20-Aug 08:00-09:45 Overview of human neuroanatomy PM

18 Mon 23-Aug 10:15-12:00 Human cortex, striatum and claustrum PM

Tue 24-Aug 12:30-13:15 Human diencephalon PM

Wed 25-Aug 14:15-16:45 Practical – External appearance of human brain and Histology of the central nervous system (Venue: L.H Wells-dry & wet)

PM

Fri 27-Aug 08:00-09:45 Human limbic system I PM

19 Mon 30-Aug 10:15-12:00 Human limbic system II PM

Tue 31-Aug 12:30-13:15 Human hippocampus and amygdala PM

Wed 01-Sep 14:15-16:45 Practical – Internal appearance of human forebrain (Venue: L.H Wells-dry & wet)

PM

Fri 03-Sep 08:00-09:45 Human cerebellum and brainstem PM

20 Mon 06-Sep 10:15-12:00 Human spinal cord PM

Tue 07-Sep 12:30-13:15 Cranial nerves PM

Wed 08-Sep 14:15-16:45 Practical – Internal appearance of human hindbrain (Venue: L.H Wells-dry & wet)

PM

Fr 10-Sep 08:00-09:45 Human brain evolution PM

21 Mon 13-Sep 10:15-12:00 Evolution of intelligence and dolphin intelligence

PM

Tue 14-Sep 12:30-13:15 Consciousness and free will PM

Wed 15-Sep 14:15-15:15 Revision practical (Venue: L.H Wells-dry & wet)

PM

Fri 17-Sep 08:00-09:45 BLOCK TEST (Venue: L.H Wells-dry & wet) PM

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BLOCK IV: VERTEBRATE SKELETAL SYSTEM

Delivery: Dr. Billings (BB), Dr. Small (CS) and Dr. Meyer (AM)

Week Day Date Time Topic Staff

22 Mon 27-Sep 10:15-12:00 The shoulder BB/CS

Tue 28-Sep 12:30-13:15 Upper limb BB/CS

Wed 29-Sep 14:15-16:45 Practical - upper limb human (Venue: L.H Wells-dry)

BB/CS

Fri 01-Oct 08:00-09:45 Pelvis BB/CS

23 Mon 04-Oct 10:15-12:00 Lower limb I BB/CS

Tue 05-Oct 12:30-13:15 Lower limb II BB/CS

Wed 06-Oct 14:15-16:45 Practical - pelvis and lower limb (Venue: L.H Wells-dry)

BB/CS

Fri 08-Oct 08:00-09:45 Axial skeleton I BB/CS

24 Mon 11-Oct 10:15-12:00 Axial skeleton II BB/CS

Tue 12-Oct 12:30-13:15 Research article review (Self-study) BB/CS

Wed 13-Oct 14:15-16:45 Practical - Axial skeleton (Venue: L.H Wells-dry)

BB/CS

Fri 15-Oct 08:00-09:45 Comparative osteology - revision BB/CS

25 Mon 18-Oct 10:15-12:00 Evolution of the skull AM

Tue 19-Oct 12:30-13:15 The skull I AM

Wed 20-Oct 14:15-16:45 Practical - Skull form and function (Venue: L.H Wells-dry)

AM

Fri 22-Oct 08:00-09:45 The skull II & III AM

26 Mon 25-Oct 10:15-12:00 The skull IV AM

Tue 26-Oct 12:30-13:15 Human dentition AM

Wed 27-Oct 14:15-16:45 Practical - Osteology and dentition (Venue: L.H Wells-dry)

AM

Fri 29-Oct 08:00-09:45 Comparative odontology I AM

27 Mon 01-Nov 10:15-12:00 Comparative odontology II AM

Tue 02-Nov 12:30-13:15 Skull - Revision AM

Wed 03-Nov 14:15-16:15 SPOT TEST (Venue: TBA) AM/BB/CS

Fri 05-Nov 08:00-09:45 Dental anthropology AM

28 Mon 08-Nov 10:15-12:00 BLOCK TEST (Venue: TBA) AM/BB/CS

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HANDING-IN POLICY OF ASSIGNMENTS

The Lecturer and Course-Coordinator will adhere strictly to deadlines, which will coincide

either with a scheduled-class meeting time or any other agreed date and time. Students

MUST hand in assignments according to the posted deadline date and time. Assignments

MUST be handed in to the appropriate Lecturer IN PERSON (AND NOT PUSHED UNDER THE

OFFICE DOOR OR LEFT IN THE PIGEON HOLE IN THE MAIL ROOM) in order to avoid loss or

confusion regarding actual handing in of an assignment. Assignments will only be

acknowledged if they are handed in according to these procedures.

NOTE:

• Assignments submitted late will not be accepted and a mark of ZERO will be recorded.

• Work copied from other students will also receive a mark of ZERO.

• A mark of ZERO will also be recorded for the student from whom the work originated

– this is a form of plagiarism!

Plagiarism from printed material, material on CD Rom or from the Internet or any other

source will not be tolerated and a mark of ZERO will be recorded. Please read the attached

document that explains what plagiarism is.

All written work must be submitted with a completed DECLARATION ON PLAGIARISM.

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UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND,

SCHOOL OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCES

STATEMENT CONCERNING WRITTEN WORK, PLAGIARISM AND FRAUD

All written work completed as a requirement of courses in the School of Anatomical Sciences should be original, completed by the student independently and written in their own words. PLAGIARISM is the practice of using the words, written or prepared work, or ideas of another person as one’s own, i.e., without due and appropriate citation, and is an explicitly unacceptable practice with legal ramifications. A charge of plagiarism implies some degree of underhanded motive, but it may occur inadvertently or due to negligence. Thus, plagiarism may simply be the failure to acknowledge the use of another’s work (writings, words, ideas, etc.) in an appropriate manner, or at all. This statement is intended as a guide for the prevention of plagiarism and other unacceptable practices by students in the School of Anatomical Sciences, and applies to situations such as the following:

• Copying text verbatim from published articles in journals, books, newspapers or magazines into an essay, literature review, or research report without citing the source. Generally, quotes from such sources should be limited to short phrases or sentences and should not consist of whole paragraphs or larger tracts of text, even if they are cited properly. They should be appropriately referenced.

• Use of published figures, photographs, or other graphic information without properly acknowledging the original source.

• Cutting and pasting sections of text, figures or graphics from pages published on the Internet (World Wide Web) with or without proper citation (a web address). In any event, the verbatim use of published material on the Web should be limited to brief passages, just as in the case of material used from ‘hard copy’ journals, books, etc.

• Use of text, figures or original work submitted before for any other degree, examination, or assessment either at this University or any other institution, evaluatory body or otherwise.

• Allowing or even paying for someone else to produce written work that you present as your own. Students should apply common sense in judging whether any such practice is acceptable, or whether it might constitute plagiarism. If one needs clarification regarding the proper acknowledgement and citation of published work, they should seek counsel from the appropriate supervisor or course coordinator. Essays, research reports and other written work should contain information that is synthesized from other sources, but that you have rephrased in your own words to demonstrate your understanding of the subject material. Occasional direct quotations are appropriate, but should remain brief, include a proper citation, and should be shown as such, i.e., between open and closed inverted commas (“…”). The School of Anatomical Sciences and the University of the Witwatersrand view plagiarism as a serious offence because it threatens the value and integrity of University degrees. For this reason, all suspected cases of plagiarism or fraud will be investigated to the fullest extent possible. If a student enrolled in any of the School’s courses is found guilty of plagiarism, a mark of ZERO will be recorded for that assignment. In addition, disciplinary action will be taken to an appropriate extent for any such situation.

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UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND,

SCHOOL OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCES,

DECLARATION ON PLAGIARISM I, the undersigned, declare that this work (1) is my own. It is being submitted for, or in contribution to, the fulfillment of the requirements of the degree indicated below (2) in the Faculty indicated below (3) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. I have read and understood the School’s/University’s definition of plagiarism. I understand that plagiarism in any form is a serious offence that among other actions may lead to a mark of zero and/or expulsion from the University. This work has not been submitted before for, or as a part of, any degree or examination in any other course in this or another academic institution. I certify that the studies contained herein were approved by the Animal Ethics Committee and /or the Human Ethics Screening Committee of the University of the Witwatersrand, as appropriate. Tick where applicable: Yes…………; No…………….; Not applicable………………………… 1. Nature of the work: 2. Degree: a. Essay………………………….. a. BSc………………………………… b. Project…………..…………….. b. BHSc (Honours)…………………….. c. Dissertation………………….... c. MSc………………………..……… d. Thesis………………………… d. PhD……………………………….. e. Other written work……………. e. Other……………………………… 3. Faculty: a. Faculty of Health Sciences…………………… b. Faculty of Science……………………………. c. Other………………………………………….. Name …………………………………… Date …………………………………… Class/Degree Program …………………………………………………………….. Student Registration Number ………………………………………………………

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