PROF: TARIQ SHAFI MD BIOL: 2401-0028-(23927) E MAIL: tariq.shafi@hccs.edu Tel: (713) 922- 4143 BIOLOGY 2401 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 (AUTH: TORTORA) Text Book: Principal of Anatomy and Physiology by Tortora, G.J and B.Derrickson. WEEK 1: Chapter 1: Concepts of structures and function. Anatomical terms. General organization of the body. Concept of Homeostasis. LAB: Microscope use. Use of slides, use of audio visual resources on line. Anatomical terminology using models and students. WEEK 2: Chapter 2: Importance of basic chemical and biochemical concepts. Explain pH, solutions, various chemical reactions and their relationship with the cells function. Chapter 3: Cell Morphology and Physiology. LAB: Begin microscopic study of tissues. WEEK 3: Finish chapter 3. Chapter 4: Tissues, glands and membranes. LAB: Microscopic study of the 4 tissue types and glands. Use on line resources to visualize glands and understand their physiology. WEEK 4: Exam # 1: Chapter 1- 4 Begin Chapter 5: Skin: layers, functions, accessory structures. LAB: Microscopic and Macroscopic examination of the skin. WEEK 5: Chapter 6: Histology, ossification, growth and healing bones Begin Chapter 7: The Axial skeleton. LAB: Gross anatomy of the skull, vertebral column, sternum, ribs and hyoid. WEEK 6: Chapter 8: Identify the appendicular skeleton and function, discuss various disorders of the skeletal system. Chapter 9: Articulation, Different types of joints, common injuries etc. LAB: Gross study of the appendicualr skeleton. Study of joints. Use of on line videos for educational purpose. WEEK 7: Chapter 10: Muscles, function, physiology, and types of muscles. LAB: Use muscle models and study their actions. Histology of muscles. WEEK 8: Describe the mechanism of muscle contraction and relaxation, oxygen and muscle fatigue relationship. Explain various muscular disorders like tetany, paralysis etc. EXAM 2: Finish chapter 10. LAB: Continue study human muscles. WEEK 9: Chapter 11: The muscular system, disease and disorders of the muscular system. LAB: Audio visual resources for muscle function, disorders etc. WEEK 10: Chapter 12: Neuron structure and physiology. LAB: Histology of the neuron and physiology. Using models, study the parts of brain and spinal cord. WEEK 11: Chapter 13: Spinal cord and spinal nerves. Disease and disorders associated with spinal cord and spinal nerves, reflexes. Start Chapter 14: Brain and cranial nerves. Disease and disorders associated with the brain and cranial nerves. LAB: Observe video of brain dissection. Continue study of brain and spinal cord . WEEK 12: Exam: 3 Chapter 15: Autonomic nervous system. Disease and disorders of the autonomic nervous system. LAB: Human Reflexes. WEEK 13: Chapter 16: Sensory, motor and integrative system. LAB: Using skin models, identify the various receptors and their functions. WEEK 14: Chapter 17: Special senses, vision, smell, taste, hearing and balance. LAB: Identify the parts of the eye and ear models. Histology of taste buds. Experiments involving the special senses. WEEK 14: Wrap up any uncompleted topics. Review of some of the most important topics. Review for the final exam. LAB: Answer any concerns or reinforcement of the previous labs. WEEK 15: FINAL EXAM. 1- Students must attend all the classes and LABS. 2- More than 1 unexcused absence will not be accepted and student will loose 10 points per week. 3- Turn off your cell phones. 4- 5 minutes after the class begins you are late (3 late = 1 unexcused absence). Grading: 1- Attendance = 20% 2- Lecture exam = 50% 3- LAB exam = 30%.