Human Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor
Shawna Lopez (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063563655Office Location
West Campus Allied Health 125Office Hours
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Course
BIOL-2401-010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: 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
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 10th Edition by Martini, Nath, Bartholomew
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual Cat Version
by Elaine Nicpon Marieb, Susan J. Mitchell, Lori A. Smith · Pearson Education
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Student Performance
\ (Minimum competencies) After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
\\ 1. Describe the different organizational levels of the body from the chemical aspect and cells through systems.
\\ 2. Define the integument system to include functions.
\\ 3. Discuss the components and functions of the skeletal system.
\\ 4. Define the four principal types of bones and the histology of both cancellous and compact bone.
\\ 5. Describe the various bones to include their surface markings, articulations and attachments.
\\ 6. Contrast the structure, kind of movement, and location of synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, and diarthrotic joints.
\\ 7. List the characteristics and functions of muscle tissue, to include the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction.
\\ 8. Describe the relationship between bones and skeletal muscles in producing body movements.
\\ 9. Describe the complete oxidation of glucose via glycolysis, citric acid cycle and electron transport system.
\\ 10. Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular fluid.
\\ 11. Compare the electrolytic concentration of the three major fluid cavities.
\\ 12. Describe the organization of the nervous system and give the components of each part, to include histological characteristics and functions of neurolgia and neurons.
\\ 13. List the sequence of events involved in the generation and conduction of a nerve impulse.
\\ 14. Describe the structure and the functons of the spinal cord and brain.
\\ By the end of the semester the student wil be able to satisfactorily complete the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 60% competency level based upon grades from the above indicated exams.
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Grading Criteria
- Comprehensive
- The final will be a minimum of 150 questions
Grading:
Grades will not be curved nor are extra credit assignments allowed / given for ANY REASON.
90-100 % = A
80 - 89.99% = B
70-79.99% = C
60-69.99% = D
59.99% or less = F
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Calendar
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\| \ | \\ LECTURE | \\ LABORATORY | \
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| \ | \\ Ch.1 | \\ Ch. 1, 2, 3 | \
| \ | \\ Histology | \\ Ch. 6, | \
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\ Integument \\ Exam 1 \ | \
\ Ch. 7 | \
| \ | \\ Bone Tissue | \\ Ch. 8, 9 | \
| \ | \\ Skeletal System | \\ Ch. 10, 11 | \
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\ Skeletal System/Articulations \\ Exam 2 \\ Lab Practical 1 \ | \
\ Ch. 13 | \
| \ | \\ Muscular System | \\ Ch. 14 | \
| \ | \\ Muscular System/Tissue | \\ Ch. 15 | \
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\ Muscle Tissue \\ Exam 3 \\ Lab Practical 2 \ | \
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| \ | \\ Nervous Tissue | \\ Ch. 17 | \
| \ | \\ Nervous Tissue | \\ Ch. 17 | \
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\ Spinal Cord \\ Exam 4 \ | \
\ Ch. 21 | \
| \ | \\ Brain/Cranial Nerves | \\ Ch. 20 | \
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\ Cranial Nerves/ANS \\ Exam 5 \\ Lab Practical 3 \ | \
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| \ | \\ ANS | \\ | \
| \ | \\ FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM | \\ No lab | \
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