El Camino College
Anatomy 32
Principles of Human Anatomy
Spring 2008
Instructor Information
Instructor: J.A. Padilla
E Mail Address: jpadilla@elcamino.edu
Voice Mail: (310) 660- 3359
Office Location: NATS 108
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 11:50am -12:20pm
Tuesday & Thursday
12:20 – 1:00pm
Instructor Webpage: http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/jpadilla/index.html
Course Description
Anatomy 32 emphasizes the study of Human Anatomy by incorporating the use of anatomical models, cat
dissection, and dissection of preserved organs (sheep and cow). All human organ systems, some pathological
aspects, and medical terminology, will be covered. The course is designed for students majoring in the health
professions field (chiropractic, nursing, physical therapy, physician’s assistant, etc.), the biological sciences, and
pre-professionals (pre-med., pre-vet., pre-pharmacy) . This four unit course is transferable to Cal states and UC
schools. Two hours of lecture and six hours of lab per week are required.
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course students are expected to:
---- have an understanding of the non-pathological gross anatomy and histology
---- be knowledgeable in anatomical structures and functions of all organs in each system.
---- be able to comprehend and properly apply anatomical terminology
---- be aware of major pathologies associated with each system
---- have an understanding of the relationship between the cellular component of an organ to its gross anatomical
structure and function.
Course Requirements
Textbook: Human Anatomy 4th Edition Update by Elaine Marieb and Jon Mallat, 2004 bundled package includes
textbook, Atlas (orange-brown), Human Anatomy place CD-Rom, Anatomy 360 CD, website access code.
Lab Manual: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Cat Dissection 8th Edition by Elaine Marieb,
2005 bundled with physio-Ex Cd-rom [will use this manual for physiology 31]
Handouts: Anatomy 32 Course Material (revised- orange cover) by J. Padilla
Highly recommended: A visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy by Krieger
Scantrons: 11 scantrons for exams
five- 100 answers and short essay # 886-E,
two 100quest, -#882E
one 200quest. # 884E
Other :
#2 pencils (for scantron exams)
White-out pens ( for corrections on scantrons)
Color pencils (for lecture and lab notes)
Binder (for hand-outs)
Latex gloves (for lab)
dissection kits (for lab)
lab coat and goggles (recommended)
Safety pins or needles & thread (for cat dissection)
Grading Policy
5 Lecture Exams
@115 points = 575 points
6 Laboratory Practicums @ 100 points = 600 points
Completed cat dissection @ 50 points = 50 points
Cat exam
@ 50 points = 50 points
Final Exam
@150points = 150 points
Lab Performance/attendance
= 50 points
SLO problems
@10
= 20
Lab Homework
= 100 points
Total points = 1595 points
Grading Scale for Semester
Letter Grade Percent
A
100 - 90%
B
89 - 80%
C
79 - 70%
D
69 - 60%
F
59 - 0%
THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE!!!!!! (Please don’t beg for any extra credit)
Total number of points may change depending on overall test/assignment results.
Exams, Assignment, & Class Policy
(1) There will be six lecture and six laboratory exams. Only one (1) missed lecture exam may be made-up but
missed laboratory exams can not be made up.
(2) If you know in advance that you will miss a test you may arrange to take it early
(3) You may only attend the exam at your assigned lecture/lab hour (unless previously arranged with instructor).
(4) You will earn points for dissection, properly following lab instructions, lab clean – up, and lab review sheets.
(5) Late assignments/projects will be deducted 10% per school day
(6) Be on time on test days
(7) Complete the assigned reading before it is covered in lecture
(8)Be present for dissection work and participate with group.
(9) Turn cell phones and pagers on vibrate or off during class time. DO NOT answer your
phone in class.
Attendance Policy
I will check attendance daily- please stay in assigned seats. After four absences you will be warned that
at your fifth absence you will be dropped from the class. Three tardies equals one absence. Time missed
from class due to tardiness or leaving early will count toward absence time.
Friends, relatives, children, or other acquaintances may not attend class. It is your responsibility to drop
the class if you decide to stop coming. It is not the instructor’s responsibility to drop you from the class but we
periodically get drop rosters so if you have not been attending you may be dropped. If you stop attending class and
do not drop and your name appears on the grade sheet at the end of the semester, you will earn an F in the class.
To drop the class, obtain a laboratory clearance slip from the lab technician and take it to the registration office.
Anatomy Open Labs (Optional)
Open labs allow to you come to lab and study outside of scheduled class time. You are required to have an ID in
order to use the open lab and check out models. Open lab hours are to be announced later. It is recommended that
you visit the TOPS lab to work on ADAM Interactive or use the Course Compass website (coursecompass.com)
Homework (at least 2 hours a day)
There are no other formal homework assignments other than lab review sheets and reading. YOU ARE EXPECTED
TO INDEPENDENTLY COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
(1) Read the chapter before it is covered in class.
(5) Use the tools available to you:
(2) Complete review, critical reasoning, and
Study partner CD-ROM, instructor website
interactive questions at end of each chapter.
Atlas of the Human Skeleton and Tutor Center
(3) Complete lab worksheets or practice hand-outs.
(6) Forming study groups is highly recommended
(4) Create vocabulary flash cards.
(if that is something that works for you).
Additional Resources to assist in your success
Library:
Learning Resource center has some of the models we study
Taped lectures- bring in blank tapes and they will record lectures prepared by a retired prof.
Internet:
&
computer
Instructor Website- access class lecture notes, professor contact info, ECC main homepage
Custom website by publisher- this website has practice quizzes and many study tools!!!!
Anatomy 360 CD- view the body from every angle- great study tool for visual learners
Study Partner CD-Rom- includes learning activities for each chapter and more
Human Anatomy Coloring Workbook by The Princeton Review
Eyewitness Visual dictionary of the human body
Photomanual and dissection guide of the cat by Fred Bohensky (black & white pictures)
Mammalian Anatomy the Cat by Aurora Sabstiani & Dale Fishbeck (colored pictures)
Human Anatomy Bar Charts (www.barcharts.com) ***Optional items may be found
Human Anatomy System Flash Cards
online or any commercial
A medical dictionary of your choice
or college bookstore
Recommendation for performing well in class and effective learning
Success in anatomy depends mostly on having enough time available for studying and being disciplined,
organized, thorough, and efficient. The human body is very complex: learning about it and retaining the
information takes much time and dedication. Cramming and not sleeping will not help!!! Here are some
guidelines to follow:
Books:
&
other
Before class
∙ Schedule study days and times to follow for the week and stick to it the entire semester!
∙ Access lecture notes from website and look over them before they are covered in class.
∙ Read the chapter before attending lecture.
∙ Create reading notes or flash cards as you read the chapter so you can use them for review when
preparing for the exam.
∙ Jot down questions that you can ask during lecture to help you understand the material better.
During class
∙ Be an active listener during lecture:
Write notes on lecture hand-outs and book figures
Highlight important information in note hand-outs
Ask questions during lecture when you don’t fully understand a concept
∙ Find classmates that are focused on learning and form study groups
∙ Do not sit next to people who will distract you during lecture time (assigned seating can be changed if
this situation occurs).
∙ Turn off cell phone so you are not distracted by outside sources
∙ Bring your textbook and notes to class everyday.
During lab time be thorough about studying the lab list, ask lab partners to quiz you, don’t leave early
After class
∙Review the lecture notes.
∙Re-organize information in a way that works best for you to recall it.
∙Always ask yourself if you understand what you are studying. If you don’t find a way to understand itsee the professor during office hours, ask your study partners to explain it to you, try other
learning tools like the website or learning exercises
∙Be thorough with your studying- make sure to study all the material covered.
∙Chapters are divided into sections, master one section at a time to keep from getting too over whelmed.
∙Begin preparing for a test a week before the exam.