Human Anatomy Syllabus
BIO260
Rhonda Gamble Ph.D.
(rhonda@mineralarea.edu 573.518.2195)
Fall 2006
8-21-06
5 credit hour
Mineral Area College
Teri Douglas – Dept. Chair
Short Description of Course
The Human Anatomy course involves the study of the structure of the human body including a gross and
microscopic study of cell, tissues, and organ systems listed in the course outline. All major human organ systems
are completed by the completion of the Spring Human Physiology Course.
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Reference Materials and Texts
Principles of Human Anatomy, Tortora
Laboratory Atlas of Anatomy, Eder
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Course Objectives and Competencies
After completing this course the student will develop a functional knowledge of the gross anatomy of the human body
systems listed in the outline. An introduction to cellular and developmental anatomy is included. The remainder of
the organ systems are discussed in the next course, Human Physiology.
Course Competencies for: Human Anatomy (BIO260)
The student will accomplish the following competencies upon successful completion of the course in Human
Anatomy (BIO260). Successful completion is defined as receiving a grade C or better in the semester course.
These competencies should be attainable with the various evaluation methods which include lecture and laboratory
exams. The successful student in this course may qualify to continue the study of the human body function in the
following course in Human Physiology (BIO262).
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The student will develop a functional knowledge of the basic nomenclature and conventions used to study
human anatomy, review the fundamentals of cell biology and selected tissues of the body.
The student will be able display knowledge of the relative positions and functions of the major body organs
as well as their general anatomical locations for the body systems covered in Human Anatomy.
The student will be able to name the anatomical structures associated the systems presented in the
laboratory setting (histology, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, visceral, neural).
Students will demonstrate competence in differentiating terms relating to the integumentary system.
The student will be able to order the events associated with the developmental cycles of somatic and
reproductive cell division.
The student will be able to explain the major developmental events that occur during the embryonic period.
The student will be able to describe, the various types of bones, joints and joint movement, the
development of endochondral and intramembranous bone, to differentiate between fracture types, and
order the steps of fracture repair.
The student will be able to identify the anatomy of the heart, blood and lymph vessels as they relate to
adult and fetal circulation.
The student will be able to locate the structures associated with the brain and spinal cord.
Teaching Methods
Lecture using computer presentations, laboratory dissection, models and computer programs
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Student Evaluation
A series of multiple choice and short answer examination in lecture are combined with the laboratory practical exams
to make up the total course grade. The lowest lecture test will be dropped (except for the final exam). There will be
no makeup of lecture exams. Students that make above a C average on all lecture exams (including the lowest
grade) will have one percentage point added to the overall grade after the lowest lecture exam grade is dropped and
lab grades are averaged with the total. Laboratory tests may not be made up and will be averaged into the total
course grade as a zero if that is the grade earned. Students planning on enrolling in Human Physiology in the
Spring need to complete Human Anatomy with at least a C average and have at least a C in Introductory Chemistry
and be given instructor approval.
Students are expected to arrive on time to class, stay the entirety of the class and keep absences to a
minimum. To encourage this policy, students will sign an attendance sheet at the beginning of each class (with the
exception of test days) and will receive one point per lecture to be added to the next exam grade. Students will not
receive points if they are not on time or fail to sign the sheet. Students are not allowed to sign for other students.
This policy is the result of conferences with the nursing advisory board in which it was discussed that absenteeism
and coming late to work are the major complaints about new employees. Hopefully this sign-in policy will encourage
behavior patterns that will allow you to be a more welcomed employee. The last day to drop this course is Nov.
10, 2006.
Grading: 92-100 A, 84-91 B, 75-83 C, Below 75 F
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Special Policies
Special Needs
If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and need any test or course materials
provided in an alternative format, notify your instructor immediately. Reasonable efforts will be made to
accommodate your special needs. Special Needs Services is located in AS103.
Behavior
Human Anatomy is a required nursing course. Other students may be enrolled with special permission from the
instructor. All rules concerning absenteeism, tardies, cheating and the grade scale are in accordance with Mineral
Area College=s nursing policy and will be followed whether or not the student is in the nursing program.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in a zero on the assignment or an F in the course. Students may
make appeals about such decisions to the head of the nursing department and/or the Dean of students.
All cell phones shall be turned off for class (not on vibrate) and shall show respect to the learning environment.
Tutoring
Please check with the instructor about available tutoring services. The Excel program at Mineral Area College
provides tutors qualified students.
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Course Content
Week
Lecture -Chapter Title (MF)
Laboratory (TTh)
1
Introduction - Body Organization
Body Organization
Introduction, Microscope, safety
Histology
(Body organization) Cell Anatomy
Cellular Anatomy
Histology
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Exam I
3
Labor Day - no class (Sept 4)
Cellular Anatomy
Histology
Laboratory Practical (Histology)
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Exam II
Skeletal System
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Integumentary System
Exam III (Integumentary) Developmental
(Cellular Anatomy) Integumentary
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
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Developmental Anatomy
Developmental Anatomy
Skeletal System
Laboratory Practical (Skeletal)
7
Developmental Anatomy
Developmental Anatomy
Muscular System
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8
Exam IV (Developmental Anatomy) Skeletal
Skeletal System
Muscular System
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9
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
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10
Articulations
Laboratory Practical (Muscular)
Exam V (Skeletal and articulations)
11
Circulatory System
Fall Break – No class (Nov 3)
Oran Systems
Organ Systems
Laboratory Practical (Organs)
12
Circulatory System
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Circulatory System
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13
Circulatory System, Lymphatic
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Circulatory System
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Exam VI (Circulatory and Lymphatic)
Thanksgiving Break- no class (Nov 23-24)
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Nervous System
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Nervous System
Exam VII (Nervous)
Comprehensive Lecture Final
Circulatory System
No class
Circulatory System
Laboratory Practical (Circulatory)
Nervous System
Laboratory Practical (Nervous)