Syllabus– Practical Nursing Program
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AP 110
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology
Clock Hours: 45
Credit Hours: 3
Theory: 45 hours
Mrs. Tania Zaffino Dana
Instructor Prep Area
2:30 pm-4pm
(904) 807-5183
Admission to the practical nursing program
This course introduces the student to the structure and function of the body.
Directions, geometric planes, and cavities of the body are presented. Cells,
tissues, organs, and systems are discussed. The major organs of each
system and how they relate to the overall status of the body are covered.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology.
2. List the major parts of a cell.
3. Describe types of tissues and membranes.
4. Identify the structural units of the human body.
5. Identify location, direction, planes, and cavities of the human body.
6. Describe the structure and normal function of the systems of the body:
Integumentary, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal,
Neurosensory, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Genito-Urinary, and
Reproductive.
Cohen, B. (2008). Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease.
(11th ed.). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Cohen, B. & Hull, K. (2008). Study Guide For Memmler’s The Human
Body in Health and Disease. (11th ed.). Lippincott Williams and
Wilkins.
Students are expected to attend each class to maximize learning and to take
written examinations at scheduled times. Students will participate in class
through discussion and group projects.
Cheating, plagiarism, copying, and any other behavior that is contrary to
school standards of behavior will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty
of such offenses will be given an F as a final course grade.
Paper, pencil testing, and/or oral presentations.
Grading Scale:
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 77-79% ( 77% is passing grade for this course)
D 60-76%
F 59% or below
Course Grade Determination:
Quizzes/Homework – 20%
Unit Exams
- 30%
Comprehensive Final- 50%
NO missed Quiz can be made-up. If absent for a test, grade will
reduced by ten points or one letter grade from the earned grade once
test is taken.
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