Overview
The structural and functional organisation of the human body at cellular, tissue, system and regional levels.
MELS 241 provides a structured introduction to modern anatomy and cell biology by giving a hierarchical description of the human body, spanning cells and tissues through to systems and regional anatomy. Topical examples are used to illustrate each hierarchical level.
About this paper
| Paper title | Human Biology: Cells to Systems (for BMLSc) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Medical Laboratory Science |
| EFTS | 0.1425 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,447.66 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- CELS 191, CHEM 191, (HUBS 191 or PTWY 131) and 18 further 100-level points
- Restriction
- ANAT 241
- Limited to
- BMLSc
- Contact
mels241.admin@otago.ac.nz
Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel 479 7362- More information link
View more information on the Department of Anatomy's website
- Teaching staff
2026 teaching staff to be confirmed - please contact the Department for more information.
- Paper Structure
Modules:
- Module 1: Cell Regulation
- Module 2: Cells in Tissues
- Module 3: Musculoskeletal System
- Module 4: Regional Anatomy and Physiology
- Teaching Arrangements
- All teaching is undertaken on campus.
- Textbooks
Marieb and Hoehn "Human Anatomy & Physiology" (10th ed.; Pearson/Benjamin Cummings)
Young, Lowe, Stevens and Heath "Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas" (6th ed.; Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier)
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will develop:
- An understanding of the function and inter-relationship between key cellular organelles and processes
- An understanding of how cells are regulated within tissues to meet specific structural and functional demands
- A knowledge of the major body tissues and the skills to identify their normal histological features as a foundation for the study of systems and pathology
- A knowledge of structure and function of the skull, vertebral column and limbs
- An understanding of how various tissues and organs are organised and function in the thoracic and abdominal regions
- Key laboratory skills including microscopy, dissection and cadaver handling
- An understanding of how to write scientifically and present information in a standard lab report format
- The ability to work as part of a team, and present anatomical information in small group presentations
Overview
The structural and functional organisation of the human body at cellular, tissue, system and regional levels.
MELS 241 provides a structured introduction to modern anatomy and cell biology by giving a hierarchical description of the human body, spanning cells and tissues through to systems and regional anatomy. Topical examples are used to illustrate each hierarchical level.
About this paper
| Paper title | Human Biology: Cells to Systems (for BMLSc) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Medical Laboratory Science |
| EFTS | 0.1425 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- CELS 191, CHEM 191, (HUBS 191 or PTWY 131) and 18 further 100-level points
- Restriction
- ANAT 241
- Limited to
- BMLSc
- Contact
mels241.admin@otago.ac.nz
Anatomy Office
Room 231, 2nd Floor
Lindo Ferguson Building (LFB)
Tel 479 7362- More information link
View more information on the Department of Anatomy's website
- Teaching staff
2026 teaching staff to be confirmed - please contact the Department for more information.
- Paper Structure
Modules:
- Module 1: Cell Regulation
- Module 2: Cells in Tissues
- Module 3: Musculoskeletal System
- Module 4: Regional Anatomy and Physiology
- Teaching Arrangements
- All teaching is undertaken on campus.
- Textbooks
Marieb and Hoehn "Human Anatomy & Physiology" (10th ed.; Pearson/Benjamin Cummings)
Young, Lowe, Stevens and Heath "Wheater's Functional Histology: A Text and Colour Atlas" (6th ed.; Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier)
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will develop:
- An understanding of the function and inter-relationship between key cellular organelles and processes
- An understanding of how cells are regulated within tissues to meet specific structural and functional demands
- A knowledge of the major body tissues and the skills to identify their normal histological features as a foundation for the study of systems and pathology
- A knowledge of structure and function of the skull, vertebral column and limbs
- An understanding of how various tissues and organs are organised and function in the thoracic and abdominal regions
- Key laboratory skills including microscopy, dissection and cadaver handling
- An understanding of how to write scientifically and present information in a standard lab report format
- The ability to work as part of a team, and present anatomical information in small group presentations