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Mount Aloysius College/Penn Highlands Community College - Dual Enrollment (Early College credit/ACE)
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School
COURSE:
Honors Biology II - Anatomy & Physiology 1
CLASS MEETINGS:
Monday – Friday (7 periods a week)
INSTRUCTOR:
Mrs. D. Elchin, B.S.-Biology, M.A.T.- Biology Education, adjunct at PHCC
CREDITS:
4 Semester Hours
CONTACT:
dawn_elchin@tigerwires.com
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment
Recommended Text:
1. Marieb, E.N. Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th ed. 2012.
2. One or more three-ring binders for organizing handouts.
3. Lab Bundle ISBN: 9781617311857
Individual ISBN:
4. Krieger, Paul. A. 2013. A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Physiology. Morton Publishing
Company. Englewood, CO. ISBN: 0-89582-707-7
5. Sebastiani, Aurora & Fishbeck, Dale. 2005. Second Edition Mammalian Anatomy the Cat.
Morton Publishing Company. Englewood, CO. ISBN: 0-89582-683-6
6. Amerman, Eric C. 2013. Exploring Anatomy and Physiology in the Laboratory Second Edition.
Morton Publishing Company. Englewood, CO. ISBN: 161731056-5
Supplemental Materials: Outlines, activity sheets and/or learning objectives will be distributed to specify important
information for each topic. PowerPoint handouts are available online for each lecture topic.
Additional Resource:
Mr. Elchin homepage
ACADEMIC HONESTY AND INTEGRITY:
All students are expected to be honest in their academic work and to display integrity in the demonstration of their
achieved competencies. Cheating or other willful decision on the part of the student to be dishonest in the
representation of the work of others as his/her own, is unacceptable behavior. If you are unsure of what constitutes
plagiarism, see page 11 of your agenda or the instructor.
Any student found guilty of giving or receiving help in an examination or found guilty of deliberate plagiarism in the
submission of a project will receive a grade of zero for the incident. Further penalties may be imposed as directed by the
circumstances.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces the student to the structure and function of the human body. This is a year-long introduction to
Human Anatomy & Physiology and lab application; therefore prepares the student for Human Anatomy and Physiology
II. In lab students will experience and apply the material learned in lecture through experimentation and application of
the scientific method to the following topic areas. Course topics will include the organization of the body at the
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molecular, cellular, and tissue levels and homeostatic mechanisms associated with the endocrine, integumentary,
skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Your grade can be calculated by dividing the sum of all your scores by the total number of possible points. A
record of all your scores will be kept in the grade book on infinite campus so that you have a constant
assessment of your level of performance. Extra credit will be limited to exam questions and will not exceed
5% of any total exam. Cheating, plagiarism, and misconduct will be treated severely.
Copying another individual’s work or allowing someone to copy your work is regarded as cheating.
The following criteria will be used to determine final grades:
Lab Practicums/ Quizzes/Formal Evaluation
Lab Exercises
Project
Class Assignments/Homework
*Adjustments will be made based on the school calendar.
50%-60%
25%
5%-10%
10%-15%
Participation:
1. Each student is expected to read lecture and lab assignments in advance and to participate in classroom discussions
of materials.
2. Each student is expected to participate in classroom discussions of current events and situations in everyday life
related to Anatomy & Physiology.
3. Supplementary materials will be provided, and each student is expected to use these additional resources and/or
additional help as needed to understand course material and meet course objectives.
4. Each student is expected to take legible, thorough notes.
5. Each student is expected to turn in assigned work on time and be prepared to discuss it.
6. Each student is expected to read the lab procedures before each lab session. The lab manual and/or any lab
handouts must be brought to each lab session. During each lab session, each student is expected to participate in
discussions, and to record the results and the answers to the additional questions in the lab manual.
7. Each student is expected to follow the lab safety rules and demonstrate an effort to maintain the safety of all
individuals in the lab.
8. Each student will provide his/her own gloves is desired and his/her own lab apron if desired. Goggles will be
provided.
COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the relationship between human anatomy and physiology.
2. Apply the basic concepts of homeostasis, diffusion, and osmosis to body physiology.
3. Describe chemical compounds that comprise the human body and the typical reactions of these compounds.
7. Describe the structure of a “typical” cell and outline the functioning of subcellular organelles.
8. Identify and describe the tissue types found in the body.
9. Evaluate the structure and function of the skin and its associated structures.
10. Analyze the development and functioning of the skeletal and muscular systems, identify the components of
each, and relate how these systems act together to produce movement.
11. Describe the organization of the nervous system and the physiology of nerve impulse conduction.
12. Describe how the nervous system acts to coordinate and integrate bodily functions.
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Outline by Chapter and Competency:
Chapter 1: The Human Body: An Orientation.
Standards/Competencies:
1) The student will be able to explain the orientation and organization of the human body as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to identify the regions, directional terms, anatomical terms and body
membranes and cavities.
b) The student will be able to list and define the human body systems.
c) The student will be able to identify the systems of the body and organs associated with each.
d) Given a picture, the student will be able to label the anatomical terminology associated with the
human body.
2) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of the endocrine system as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to describe the major functions of the endocrine system.
b) The student will be able to describe hormonal control on the body systems discussed.
3) The student will be able to demonstrate lab safety skills as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to identify proper laboratory protocol, procedures and safety concerns.
b) The student will be able to identify lab procedures, and equipment specific to lab exercises.
4) The student will be able to demonstrate scientific investigation skills as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to list the general framework of the scientific method.
b) The student will be able to demonstrate scientific understanding through experimentation of a
testable hypothesis.
c) The student will be able to apply the metric system to record quantities of length, volume, mass,
and time.
d) The student will be able to record, convert, graph and evaluate scientific data.
Chapter 2: Basic Chemistry.
Standards/Competencies:
5) The student will be able to demonstrate the chemical basis of life as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to compare and contrast general molecular structure with respect to
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
b) The student will be able to identify the function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic
acids.
c) The student will be able to identify the importance of molecular homeostasis through the body
via the endocrine system.
d) The student will be able to compare and contrast the terms atoms, molecules, elements,
compounds, ions, electrolytes, and free radicals.
e) The student will be able to define the terms pH, acid, base, and buffer and give examples of
physiological significance.
f) The student will be able to compare and contrast general molecular structure with respect to
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Chapter 3: Cytology/Cell Physiology
Standards/Competencies:
6) The student will be able to exhibit an understanding of cellular functions as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to label the parts of the cell, and identify the function and structure of
organelles.
b) The student will be able to deduce the effects of hypotonic, hypertonic and isotonic environments on
a cell.
c) The student will be able to identify the parts and functions of the cellular membrane.
d) The student will be able to compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.
e) The student will be able to explain the role of the cell cycle in cancerous tissue.
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f)
g)
h)
i)
The student will be able to identify the importance of cells in the hierarchy of life.
The student will be able to identify the organelles within a cell.
The student will be able to observe and identify selected cell types using the microscope.
The student will be able to compare and contrast the events associated with mitosis and meiosis,
using microscope slides.
7) The student will be able to demonstrate the principles of membrane fluidity as evidenced by:
a) The students will be able to describe membrane permeability and compare and contrast
osmosis and diffusion.
b) The student will be able to complete a permeability experiment and deduce the movement of
molecules based on their size, permeability, and concentration gradient.
Chapter 3: Histology.
Standards/Competencies:
8) The student will be able to demonstrate the functional and structural roles of body tissues as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to compare and contrast selected body tissues.
b) The student will be able to identify and label selected tissues, and accessory structures.
c) Given a picture or microscope slide, the student will be able to identify and label the selected tissue types.
Chapter 4: The Skin and Body Membranes.
Standards/Competencies:
9) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of the integumentary system as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to identify the structure and function of skin and accessory components.
b) The student will be able to describe homeostatic mechanisms related to the integumentary system including
aging, disease states and disorders in the body.
c) The student will be able to compare and contrast sudoriferous and sebaceous glands.
d) The student will be able to define the importance of the integument to body homeostasis.
Chapter 6-8: The Skeletal System.
Standards/Competencies:
10) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of the skeletal system as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to identify the microscopic and macroscopic features of bone tissue, and bone
formation.
b) The student will be able to identify axial and appendicular bones according to their location, structure and
function in the body.
c) The student will be able to describe homeostatic mechanisms related to the skeletal system including disease
states and disorders in the body.
d) The student will be able to describe the composition of bone tissue, and the anatomy of bone growth.
e) The student will be able to identify the bone name, orientation, and bone features of selected bones
11) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of body joints as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to classify body joints.
b) The student will be able to identify joint movements.
c) The student will be able to identify and describe the accessory structures of joints.
Chapter 9-11: The Muscular System.
Standards/Competencies:
12) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of the muscular system as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to compare and contrast muscle tissue types.
b) The student will be able to describe the steps of the sliding filament theory.
c) The student will be able to describe communication between nerve and muscle cells.
d) The student will be able to describe homeostatic mechanisms related to the muscular system including
disease states and disorders in the body.
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13) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of the muscular system as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to label the parts of the muscle cell.
b) The student will be able to describe the factors that contribute to muscle contraction.
c) The student will be able to identify selected muscles providing the origin, insertion and action of
selected muscles.
Chapter 12-15: The Nervous System
Standards/Competencies:
14) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of nervous system as evidence by:
a) The student will be able to describe the structure and function of nerve cells located in the central and
peripheral nervous systems.
b) The student will be able to discuss neuron signaling at the cellular level.
c) The student will be able to apply nervous control to selected reflex arcs.
d) The student will be able to describe homeostatic mechanisms related to the nervous system including disease
states and disorders in the body.
e) The student will be able to compare and contrast the central and peripheral nervous systems.
f) The student will be able to identify the branches of the peripheral nervous system and selected nerves
associated.
g) The student will be able to label the coverings and components of the brain and spinal cord.
h) The student will be able to apply nervous control to selected body reflexes.
i) The student will be able to identify the regions and functions of the brain.
j) The student will be able to label and define Brodmann’s map of the brain.
k) The student will be able to identify the name, location, and function of the cranial nerves.
15) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of the nervous system as evidence by:
a) The student will be able to identify the parts of the nerve cell.
b) The student will be able to identify the coverings of the brain and locate the origin of
cerebrospinal fluid.
c) The student will be able to dissect and identify selected structures of the brain and spinal cord
and provide the function of each.
16) The student will be able to demonstrate the anatomy and physiology of human senses as evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to examine, and define sensory receptors of the body.
b) The student will be able to identify nerve stimuli and body reflexes.
c) The student will be able to dissect, identify, and provide the functions of selected structures of
the eye.
17) The student will be able to demonstrate the structure and function of autonomic control of body functions as
evidenced by:
a) The student will be able to compare and contrast the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
b) The student will be able to describe the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic responses.
c) The student will be able to describe the effects of selected hormones and neurotransmitters on body systems.
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Exam Review Sheets/Case Studies (10 points each) - Prior to each exam, you may be provided with an Exam
Review Sheet or Case Study. This sheet contains a list of items that will be tested for mastery. You are expected
to use the review sheet in preparation for the exam and submit essay style answers prior to taking the exam.
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Laboratory/Lecture Scheduled Topics*
Weeks
Topic Lecture
Ch Readings
Topic Lab
1-3
Anatomical Terminology
1
Human Body Organization, Lab Safety
4-5
Biochemistry, Hormonal Regulation
2,18
Measurements, Biochemistry
6-8
Basic Cell Structure& Function, Mitosis
3
Microscopy, Cells
9-12
Histology, Integument
4
Tissues
13-14
Integument
5
Integumentary, Lab Practicum I
15-18
Skeletal, Joints
6,7,8
Skeletal and Joints
19
Muscle Tissue
9,10
Muscle Tissue
20-23
Skeletal Muscles
11
Skeletal Muscles
24
Nervous
12
Nervous Tissue, Lab Practicum II
25
The Brain
14
Brain Dissection
26-27
Spinal Cord and Nerves
13
Spinal Cord, nerves, senses
28
Autonomic
15
Review for Final Lab Exam
29
Endocrine
18
Lab Practicum III
30-34
Selected Presentations on
Anatomical Disorders and
Additional Endocrine Studies
NA
35-36
Finals
NA
* The following is a tentative schedule for the term. Your instructor may deviate from the schedule as deemed
necessary. Advance notice will be provided by your instructor if changes are made to this schedule. However, every
effort will be made for all sections to adhere to the expected learning outcomes, course objectives, and evaluation
methods as outlined above to insure consistency throughout the department. Endocrine will be integrated into each
lab. The instructor reserves the right to add to, delete from, or alter the above stated policies if in so doing will maintain
the proper environment for teaching and learning. All such policy changes will be announced in advance.
A Final Note:
Striving to meet the above objectives will aid in the cognitive development of each student and increase his/her
awareness of the effects of interactions of body organs and systems. The written and oral communication skills of each
student will be fostered. Students shall work together to further the education of all individuals involved in the course
in a constructive manner and in doing so, skills useful in everyday life and the workplace will be developed.