Anatomy and Disease Syllabus
Fall 2013
Diana B. Callison
Email: CallisDB@spart6.org
Course Description/Goal:
Anatomy and Disease is a laboratory course for juniors and seniors who have successfully completed
Biology and are ready to study human structure, function and disease. This course integrates previous
science knowledge and adds details on the human body that are helpful to students pursuing careers in
the health sciences or students who are interested in expanding their knowledge of science. Students
will be performing animal dissections in the lab to increase their understanding of anatomy. The class
also emphasizes problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and applied learning.
Course Sequence: **Please note timing is subject to change
Tentative Course Outline
Date
Reading Assignment
Topics___________________________
Week 1-2
Chapter 1 p. 1-19
Chapter 2 p. 40-52
Structural Levels of Organization
Anatomical Positions and Directions
Planes or Body Sections
Body Cavities and Regions
Four Main Types of Body Tissue
Week 3-4
Chapter 4 p. 86-117
Studying Disease
Pathophysiology
Pathogenic Organisms
Tumors and Cancers
Inflammation
Week 5-6
Chapter 6 p. 146-189
Functions of the Skeletal System
Structure and Types of Bones
Bone Formation and Growth
Divisions of Skeleton
Skeletal Disorders
Week 7-8
Chapter 7 p. 190-221
Structure/Function of Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Stimulus & Types of Contraction
Effects of Exercise on Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscle Groups
Major Muscular Disorders
Week 9-10
Chapter 8 p. 222-269
Organs and Cells of the Nervous System
Nerves, Reflex Arcs and Nerve Impulses
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Week 11-12
Chapter 12 p. 358-381
Chapter 13 p. 383-385, 396-400
Anatomy of the Heart
Blood Flow through the Heart
Coronary Heart Disease
Cardiac Cycle and Heart Failure
Conduction System of the Heart
Blood Vessels and Pressure
Week 13
Chapter 15 p. 436-465
Structures of the Respiratory System
Respiration and Its Regulation
Disorders of the Respiratory Tract
Week 14-15
Chapter 16 p. 474-509
Structures of the Digestive Tract
Disorders of the Digestive Tract
Peritoneum
Digestion and Absorption
Week 16-17
Chapter 18 p. 530-555
Kidneys
Formation of Urine
Ureters and Urinary Bladder
Renal and Urinary Disorders
Week 18
Dissection & Exam
Dissection of Mink
Review for Comprehensive Final Exam
Final Exam
Textbook: The Human Body in Health and Disease by Thibodeau and Patton (Estimated Replacement
Cost is $75)
Materials Required for Class:
1. Spiral notebook (provided for you)
2. 1’’ or 1.5’’ 3-ring binder
3. Colored Pencils (24 minimum)
Evaluation:
Assessments will be given in the form of tests, quizzes, projects, daily work, homework, notebook and
journal quizzes, and class participation. Tests will be given at the end of each unit and quizzes will be
given between tests. Quizzes may be unannounced. Class participation, INCLUDING DISSECTION, is
essential for success.
End of Course Test or Final Exam Grade:
The Final Exam will be comprehensive and given the final week. It will be worth 10% of the final grade in
the course.
Grades:
Quarter Grades:
Tests………………………………..………………….40%
Quizzes…………………………..……………………20%
Daily (HW and class participation)……….20%
Labs and Projects…………………………………20%
Final Grades:
Quarter grades……………………………………..90%
Final Exam……………………………………………..10%
Makeup Policy:
It is each student’s responsibility to make up missed assignments. Students have FIVE days to complete
missed work, even TESTS. If a student fails to turn in missing assignments and/or make up a lab or test
within that 5 day period, a zero will be given and there will be no opportunity to make up the grade. The
teacher will work with students having extenuating circumstances.
Class Rules:
ALL rules in the student handbook will be followed.
Consequences:
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: Detention and Parent Contact
Third Offense: Discipline Referral and Parent Contact