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Anatomy and physiology is the study of the structure and function of the various systems of the human body. This curriculum is extensively performance and laboratory based. This course will include a detailed exploration of the anatomical and physiological organizations of the human body. The content and pace of this course is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing a career in the area of life science, especially the medical field. This course is a required class in the course curriculum for the Medical Assisting program. This course does count as a science elective, however, the material will be intense and rigorous to meet the needs of students who will require the content knowledge contained in this course as a foundation for future educational courses. The majority of lab work will be focused on the dissection of various mammals as a comparison to the components of human anatomy, e.g. rat, fetal pig and cat. Dissection during labs is required and will count as a significant part of your final grade. Much will be expected of each student and self-directed study is essential in pursuit of academic achievement in this course.
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Three-ring binder or notebook to store materials for class
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Colored pencils
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Writing Utensil: You must have a pencil or pen to write with every day. You may not use red or any fluorescent color. Any lost and found pens/pencils will be placed in the tray located next to the make-up work folders. If you do not have something to write with, you may take one from the cup (not my personal desk) before class starts.
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During dissection, you will need to supply your own gloves.
Marieb, E.N. & K. Hoehn. (2007). Human Anatomy and Physiology . seventh edition.
The following is a list of the tentative course outline. The timeline may have to be adjusted due to changes in the school schedule.
15 1
*Cellular Review
*Terminology
12 2
Biology Review
2
Supplemental resources
Organization of the Body
Cell Study

34
38
60
16
3
4
5
6
*The Human Body: An Orientation
*Tissue: The Living Fabric
1
4
Regional Terms
Dissection (Rat)
Covering, Support and Movement of the Body
*The Integumentary System
*Bones and Skeletal Tissues
*The Skeleton
*Joints
*Muscles and Muscle Tissue
*The Muscular System
Regulation and Integration of the Body
5
6
7
8
9
10
Fingerprinting
Bone Identification
Whose Skeleton is this?
Dissection (fetal pig)
*Fundamentals of the Nervous System and
Nervous Tissue
*The Central Nervous System
*The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex
Activity
*The Special Senses
*The Endocrine System
Maintenance of the Body
11
12
13
15
16
Memory Test
Reflex Activity
Senses Exploration
*Blood
*The Cardiovascular System: The Heart
*The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
*The Lymphatic System
*The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive
Body Defenses
*The Respiratory System
*The Digestive System
*The Urinary System
Continuity
*The Reproductive System
*Pregnancy and Human Development
17
18
19 & 20
21
22
23
25
28
29
Cardiovascular Lab
Dissection
Your grade for each grading period will be calculated based on the number of points that you receive for the class divided by the total number of points possible for the class (percentage of the total points possible). Grades will be derived according to one of two categories; either as a summative or a formative assessment. Quarter grades will be calculated by percentage correct on the total points offered.
**Summative assessments include tests over a complete concept, culminating performances, and some quizzes.
Any assessment administered after learning has occurred to determine mastery of content.
**Formative assessments include critical homework, class work, entry/exit slips, etc. Any assessment completed during learning to assess progress of learning.
**Not all assignments will be recorded as a grade. Some assignments, especially specific formative assessments will be checked to determine the level of understanding of the students and used to merely guide the planning of instruction. I do not feel that it is fair to record a grade on many tasks unless the student has had ample
opportunity to practice and master the concept.

Make-Up Work:
It is the Student’s Responsibility to get, to do, and to turn in any work missed due to an excused absence. Makeup work for tests and quizzes may only be completed during a time that does not conflict with the work for another class, therefore, it may be necessary to complete this work before or after school. It is also the student’s responsibility to schedule a time to complete such work. When the student returns to class, they must check the class binders at the side of the classroom to find out the content that was covered during class and any assignment that was issued. Any handouts that were given out during their absence will be placed in the folder with the binder. If you cannot find the material that you need it is your responsibility to notify the teacher. Any graded work handed out during your absence will be located in a labeled file folder, also in the same location. Checking for make-up work must be done prior to the start of the class, before school begins or at the end of class. You have only three days to return make-up work after returning to school and/or make-up tests, unless the student has had an extended absence. In such case, the student should meet with the teacher to establish an appropriate time for completion. Completed make-up work should contain the date of completion and placed in the file folder located in the designated tray for your class. No make-up work can be completed for an unexcused absence!!!
(Note: Due to the materials needed for most labs, it is not always possible to keep them for make-up work.
Therefore to make up the grade missed for a lab you be assigned an alternate assignment which will be related to the lab concept and provided with lab data to analyze. However, you will be responsible for any techniques
completed during that lab!!!!!)
Late Work:
Homework and assignments are due on specified dates because these assignments are necessary formative assessment tools that are used to determine the lesson sequence for the class. Therefore, it is necessary that you complete and turn in assignments by the due date. However, if and emergency arises and you are unable to complete an assignment on time, you must notify Mrs. Arnett before class on the day the assignment is due and you should not have to use this policy more than once during the semester. Contact can be made via email or in person before school begins. Some assignments in this course are very time specific. This means that other students may be relying on you to complete your part. For these types of assignments, you must complete it on
the due date.
Daily Procedures and Class Rules:
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Be on Time!! You should be in your seat and ready to begin class when the bell rings.
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At the beginning of class, while the absences are being checked you are expected to get your notebooks and textbooks ready to begin class. There will be a bell ringer assignment on the board, you are to complete it, in the appropriate section of your notebook, without being told to do so and without talking. Your teacher will supply you with paper to complete your bell ringer assignment on. These should be located in the front of your materials for each unit in your notebook.
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Be Respectful and Responsible. No put-downs, negativism, derogatory comments, interruptions, talking without recognition, copying other people’s work, getting up without permission, or disrupting other students personal belongings. This also includes the teacher desk and materials around the classroom. You will be instructed to get any materials (other than paper, pencil, textbook and notebook) if needed for the class/lab.
Do NOT write on the boards unless instructed to do so.
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Be prepared for Class!!! Sharpening pencils, getting paper and materials ready should be done before class begins. Remember you are to be in your seat and begin working as soon as the bell rings!
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NO food or drink other than water is allowed in class!! Any food or drink must be disposed of before the beginning of class. Any food or drink seen in the classroom will be thrown away and repeated violation of this

rule will result in a discipline referral. If you require food or drink for any reason, special permission must be given from the principal. First period students are allowed to eat their breakfast at the beginning of the period. All breakfast food should be eaten and garbage disposed of within the first five minutes of class.
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Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: My perspective is that cell phone use at school should be limited to vital situations. In other words keep cell phones turned off and put away during class instruction time unless you discuss your emergency with me.
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Your lab partner will be assigned to you during lab times. The specific group assignments will be determined by the teacher.
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Class Dismissal – The bell in this school is NOT for the students, it is for the teachers. It lets us know when to start a class and when to dismiss it. The bell does NOT dismiss you - I dismiss this class. When the bell rings I will finish up anything that is necessary and then I will announce that class is dismissed and you may leave.
Students that leave their seats without being dismissed will be assigned detention.
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Hallway Pass – We will observe the 15-15 Rule in this class. No hall passes will be issued the first or last fifteen minutes of class.