Dermal Sciences 4

Unit code: HBD3204 | Study level: Undergraduate

Credit points

(One credit point is usually equivalent to one hour of study per week)

Location

City Campus

City Queen

Online Real Time

Prerequisites

HBD3104 - Dermal Sciences 3

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)

Overview

This unit will build on the knowledge base provided by HBD2102 Dermal Sciences 1 and HBD2202 Dermal Sciences 2 by further investigating concepts of ageing of the integumentary system, and craniofacial anatomy. The influence of race and sex upon integumentary system and craniofacial anatomy will also be explored. The psychology of ageing and perceptions of beauty will also be explored. Knowledge of cell biology, biochemistry and genomics will be developed to explain human development across the lifespan.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Compare variations in craniofacial anatomy and the integumentary system related to sex and race;
Examine the current theories of genetic variation and the transmission of genetic information from parent to daughter cells to predict how genotype may translate to phenotype and apply this to understanding the genetic basis of disease;
Evaluate the development of the integumentary system from embryogenesis to adulthood;
Analyse the various theories of ageing relating to the integumentary system; and
Investigate the cutaneous manifestations of ageing, autoimmune disease and genetic disorders relevant to dermal science.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test

Grade: 20%

Three (3) online tests (30 mins each duration)

Assessment type: Assignment

Grade: 50%

Writing a book chapter (Group task, 2500 words)

Assessment type: Presentation

Grade: 30%

Presentation (In groups of up to 5 students, 15mins duration and submission of PowerPoint slides)

Required reading

Biology of Ageing

McDonald, R. (2019)| Connecticut, USA: Taylor and Francis

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences

HBDS

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