Critical Performance
By the end of this course students will be able to accurately identify 
each of the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and arteries of 
the lower quadrant.

Learning Outcomes
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated 
the ability to: 
1. Describe the structure of the bones, joints, ligaments, inert
   tissues and muscles of the lower quadrant in an effective manner.   
2. Identify each of the bones, ligaments, joints, inert tissues and
   contractile tissues of the lower quadrant on artificial models.
3. Reproduce a technique to evaluate the strength of all muscles in
   the lower quadrant. 
4. Describe the function of each of the bones, joints, ligaments,
   inert tissues and muscles of the lower quadrant in an effective
   manner.
5. Palpate each of the bones, ligaments, inert tissues and muscles of
   the lower quadrant on the human body.
6. Describe the neural pathways and innervations to the muscles of the
   lower quadrant effectively.
7. Reproduce a technique to evaluate the integrity of the ligaments
   and inert tissues of the lower quadrant.
8. Describe the arterial pathway and supply for the lower quadrant
   effectively. 
9. Use effective and accurate terminology when describing anatomical
   structures.

Written Exams             Practical Exams            Assignment
Midterm         20%     Midterm          20%         10% (2x5%)
Final           25%     Final            25%

Total 100%

The final grade will be a combined total of the written examination
mark, laboratory practical and assignments. A passing grade of 
minimum 60% (C) is required in both written and practical components 
to successfully complete the course.

Laboratory Practical:
Practical exams consist of students identifying, palpating and testing
a number of selected anatomical structures on a class partner.

Written Examinations:
Written test questions will cover class lectures, textbook assignments
and laboratory sessions.

Attendance:
Attendance is expected at all planned classes and laboratory
experiences. Specific circumstances not withstanding, field placements
should not interfere with attendance.

Laboratory class dress must include loose shorts and T-shirt, shoes
and socks. Students should change for every practical class unless
informed ahead of time. 

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL  
 
To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in 
the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their 
individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered 
within the Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies.  
            
1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and 
   times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for 
   submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the 
   professor.
2. Students must write all tests at the specified times. Missed tests,
   in-class activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a
   mark of zero. If an extension or make-up opportunity is approved by
   the professor as outlined below, the mark of zero may be revised by
   subsequent performance.  The penalty for late submission of written
   assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days 
   excluding weekends and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of
   zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is
   open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that
   day or not.  
3. Students who miss a test or in-class activity or assignment or 
   fail to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional 
   circumstances are required to notify their professor in advance 
   of the class whenever possible.  A make-up test may be supplied 
   for students who provide an acceptable explanation of their 
   absence and/or acceptable documentation explaining their absence 
   (e.g., a medical certificate). All make-up tests are to be
   written at a time and place agreed to  by the professor and the
   student upon the student's return. Alternately, students may be
   given an opportunity to earn the associated marks by having a
   subsequent test count for the additional marks. Similarly, 
   exceptional circumstances may result in a modification of due 
   dates for assignments.
4. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be
   submitted at the beginning of class. 
5. Students must complete every assignment as an individual effort      
   unless, the professor specifies otherwise.
6. Since there may be instances of grade appeal or questions regarding 
   the timely completion of assignments and/or extent of individual 
   effort, etc., students are strongly advised to keep, and make 
   available to their professor, if requested, a copy of all 
   assignments and working notes until the course grade has been 
   finalized.  
7. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been 
   previously agreed to or suggested by the professor. 
8. Students must submit all assignments in courses with practical lab 
   and field components in order to pass the course.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
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Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

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