Human Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

BIOL-2401-015 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisites

RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills; SCIT 1307 recommended

Course Description

A detailed study of the human organism according to levels of chemical and structural organization with special reference to cytology, histology, and organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and fluid and electrolyte balance.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Visual Anatomy and Physiology, Martini and Omer. Benjamin Cummings.

Human Anatomy & PhysiologyLaboratory manual, 10^th Edition, Marieb.

 

Supplies

Note book, Pen, Pencil, Handouts (can download from website)

Student Performance

Describe the different organizations levels, including anatomical terms, of the body from the chemical aspect and cells through systems.

Describe the structure and function of the four primary tissue types.

Identify and describe the integumentary system including functions of this system.

Identify and describe the components of the skeletal system.

Identify and describe the types of bones and the histology of both cancellous and compact bone.

Describe the various bones to include markings on the surface of bones, articulations, and attachments.

Contrast the structure, kind of movement, and location of synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic joints.

Identify and describe the characteristics and functions of muscle tissue, to include the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction.

Describe the relationship between bones and skeletal muscle in producing body movements.

Describe the complete oxidation of glucose via glycolysis, citric acid cycle, and the electron transport system.

Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular fluid.

Identify and describe the organization of the nervous system and give the components of each part, to include the histological characteristics and functions of the neuroglia and neurons.

Describe the sequence of events involved in the generation and conduction of a nerve impulse.

Identify and describe the structure and functions of the spinal cord, cranial nerves, and the brain.

Compare and contrast the peripheral nervous system and autonomic system, including reflexes.

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ I want all students to be successful. Cell phones and other electronic devices detract from learning environment. For this reason, they should be turned off and put away out of view, upon entering the classroom. If you bring a laptop or other technological devices to class, it should not be used for purposes other than taking class notes. Cell phone users in the class room will end up an internal assessment grade “zero”

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\ You may bring food and drink into the lecture room, please clean the spills. No food, drink or chewing gum allowed in the laboratory.

Grading Criteria

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\ Excellent:	\ A	\ 90 – 100%	\ 4 grade points
\ Good:	\ B	\ 80 – 89%	\ 3 grade points
\ Average:	\ C	\ 70 – 79%	\ 2 grade points
\ Poor:	\ D	\ 60 – 69%	\ 1 grade point
\ Failing	\ F	\ 59 & below	\ 0 grade point
\ Incomplete	\ I	\	\ not computed
\ Withdrawal	\ W	\	\ not computed
\ No makeup or remake exams will be given.

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Attendance

\ Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of each class session. I understand that it is sometimes impossible to come to class (due to illness, etc.), but because so much of this course occurs in class, you should not take this class if you have other commitments or issues that will necessitate absences. I want you to be successful and your attendance is critical to your success. As such it is mandatory that students attend all classes. We meet only 32 classes. Remember this is a class that is important in your professional preparation and every effort to attend needs to be undertaken.

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I expect all my students to have a perfect attendance. If you have any other assignments in this semester, this is not a right class for you.