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%.