Dermal Sciences 1
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
OR 96 credit points of first year (applicable for HBDS pathway students only)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
The unit introduces students to theoretical aspects of integumentary system structure and function, and craniofacial anatomy relevant to the practice of dermal therapy. Topics include embryonic skin development and growth of epidermal appendages, structure and biochemistry of the skin, barrier function of the stratum corneum, skin microbiome, and craniofacial bones, muscles, vessels and nerves. The unit provides important underpinning knowledge that students will require in their practical applications throughout the degree program.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Discuss the development of the integumentary system;
- Analyse the biochemistry of the skin and apply this knowledge in a dermal science context;
- Examine the structure and function of skin appendages; and
- Identify components of craniofacial anatomy relevant to dermal practice.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Exercise | Grade: 10%
Initial annotated diagram (100 words)
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 40%
Annotated diagram with summary explanation (equivalent to 900 words)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%
Written test (45mins duration)
Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 30%
Scenario based questions (1 hour, 15 minutes duration)
Required reading
Principles of anatomy and physiology
Tortora, G.J., Derrickson, B., Burkett, B., Peoples, G., Dye, D., Cooke, J., Diversi, T., McKean, M., Summers, S., Di Pietro, F., Engel, A., Macartney, M., & Green, H. (2021) | Hoboken, NJ: Wiley and Sons.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):