Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues, and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
- Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.
- Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
- Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
- Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
- Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
- Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
- Locate and identify anatomical structures.
- Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general labware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
- Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
- Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
- Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
- Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.
Required Institutional Core Learning Outcomes
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning (EQR), and Teamwork (TW)
Textbook: Anatomy and Physiology: An Integrated Approach; O’Loughlin, Bidle, and McKinley; fourth edition, McGraw-Hill, 2022.
Online tutorial: McGraw-Hill Connect/LearnSmart (access code required – includes e-book version of the required textbook)
The final course grade will be based on the following activities:
- Performance on quizzes/exams. (50%)
- Performance on online tutorial assignments. (10%)
- Completion of a research project, group project, or other special assignment. (15%)
- Performance on all required laboratory activities. (25%)
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 0 – 59%
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