Anatomy and Physiology 2010-11
Course Syllabus
Asheville School
Asheville, NC
I.
II.
Course Name:
Instructor:
Anatomy & Physiology
Chapman Kern
III.
Textbooks
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (9 th edition)
Elaine N. Marieb
Pearson Benjamin Cummings, © 2009
Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbook
Elaine N. Marieb
Pearson Benjamin Cummings, © 2009
IV.
Materials:
V.
Course Objectives
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge about the structural relationships among components of
several anatomical systems. Identification of structures in models, preserved specimens and
figures will be required.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of major physiological principals that occur on
the cellular level.
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of major physiological principals, which occur in
several organ systems of the human body.
4. Students will appreciate the nature of scientific discovery as it applies to the history of
medical and biological research.
5. Students will be competent in performing laboratory exercises, such as dissections and
experimental inquiry.
6. Students will be competent in the use of computer technology to enhance learning.
7. Students will be able to use problem solving and other critical thinking skills to analyze data
and draw informed conclusions about information related to anatomy and physiology.
VI.
3 ring notebook, dedicated to class
Spiral or loose leaf paper
Colored pencils
Pens and pencils
Course Content
UNIT ONE: Orientation of the Human Body and Basic Anatomy
External Anatomy and Landmarks of the Body
Major Organ Systems and Function
Common Physiological Principles
Organ Identification
Lab Activities: Model identifications, rat dissection, TV episode anatomy & physiology project
UNIT TWO: Skin and Membranes
Classification of skin and membrane types
Function of skin
Case Study: Skin Cancer
UNIT THREE: Skeletal System
Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Bone IDs
Bone Growth and Remodeling (Hormonal Control)
Joint Anatomy and Function
Lab Activities: Bone IDs, Joint range of motion, Video Analysis Project
UNIT FOUR: Muscular System
Muscle tissue types and function
Microscopic Anatomy of muscle tissue
Major Skeletal Muscle Identification
Lab Activities: Muscle IDs, Muscle function study, Video Analysis Project
UNIT FIVE: Digestion and Metabolism
Nutrition
Metabolism
Lab activities: fad diet project, nutrition activity project, school survey
UNIT SIX: Vision, Hearing, Taste and Smell
Anatomy of the Eye
Anatomy of the Ear
Optics of the Eye
Balance and coordination
Lab activities: sensory testing
UNIT SEVEN: Nervous System
Central and peripheral nervous system anatomy
Anatomy and functions of neurons
Drug effects on the nervous system
Case Study: Cerebrovascular accident
UNIT EIGHT: Blood
Composition of Blood/Blood types
Anatomy of Lymphatic System
Anatomy of Circulatory System
Lab Activities: Trip to American Red Cross Chapter
UNIT NINE: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
External and Internal Anatomy of the Heart
Intrinsic conduction system of the Heart
Cardiovascular disease
Anatomy of the Respiratory system
Lab Activities: Heart dissection, Blood pressure physiology
UNIT TEN: Urinary System
Gross Anatomy of the Urinary System
Microscopic Anatomy of the Urinary System
Urine production (filtration, secretion, absorption)
Hormonal control of urine production
Lab activities: urinalysis mystery
UNIT ELEVEN: Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive system
Anatomy of the Female Reproductive system
Hormonal control of spermatogenesis, the menstrual cycle
Case Study: Amber’s Secret
VII.
Methods of Instruction
Classroom: A variety of classroom instructional methods will be used throughout the course. These
methods will include lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative group work, student led activities
and presentations, videos and other appropriate activities.
Laboratory: Class time will be devoted to laboratory exercises. The laboratory manual for this
course will be used to structure and support lab activities. Activities may include dissections,
examination of models, experiments, computer-simulated experiments, journaling, surveying and
analyzing data. Students may be expected to pass in work prior to and after a laboratory session.
Homework: In order to be successful in the course, students will need to study material consistently
on a daily basis. Students will be required to perform a variety of homework assignments that will
include reading, completing chapter questions, studying vocabulary, diagramming and labeling
anatomy, worksheets, written essays, etc. Students may be expected to pass in notebooks for
homework. The instructor will notify students as to which assignments will be graded and how.
VIII. Honor Code
Students are expected to adhere to the Honor Code of Asheville School in all facets of the Anatomy &
Physiology course. Unless specifically instructed otherwise, students must assume that every
assignment will be submitted as a representation of their own work. Research needed to complete
assignments (readings from textbooks, websites or other references) must not be copied verbatim. In
the spirit of learning, students must realize that it is not appropriate to claim credit for work that is not
a representation of a student’s own thinking. If questions remain, students should see the instructor
immediately for clarification.
IX.
Evaluation
A variety of methods will be used to evaluate student understanding. Formal and informal assessment
will occur. Informal assessments may include homework checks for completeness, self and peer
evaluation and interviews with students. Students may also be assessed on their participation.
Participation includes daily discussions, answering when called upon, engagement in lab activities and
daily attentiveness in class. Formal evaluations will include tests, quizzes, graded homework, graded
laboratory assignments, and oral presentations.
Grades will be calculated by assigning points to various assignments. The approximate relative values
of these are as follows:
Tests
Quizzes
Homework
Lab Reports/Current Article Reports
Notebook Checks
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
Frequency of Assignments: Students can expect regular daily homework, frequent quizzes (1 or 2 a
week), regular major tests (on each unit) and regular lab reports, worksheets and pre-lab work and
notebook checks.
Late assignments: Students will be expected to turn in work on time. The school policy will be
enforced for late work. In general, assignments will be reduced by one letter grade for each day they
are late (or approximately 10 points per day).
Effort Grades: Effort grades will be assigned according to the school’s stated policy. In general,
students are expected to complete all assignments on time and thoroughly, and participate in class.
Participation includes daily discussions, answering when called upon, engagement in lab activities and
daily attentiveness in class. Informal evaluation techniques (including interviews) may also be used in
evaluating a student’s effort.
X.
Classroom Expectations
Behavior: Students will be expected to treat the instructor, other students and the laboratory materials
with respect. Excessive talking, distracting activities or any disruption that negatively impacts the
opportunity or ability for others to learn will not be tolerated. Any student asked to leave a class or a
laboratory session will be sent to the Dean’s office and a written note to the Dean’s office will follow.
Timeliness: All students are expected to arrive on time to class. If tardy, a student will be expected to
return to the Dean’s office to check in, if they have been already reported absent by the instructor. The
tardy minutes assessed will reflect their lateness and include the time it takes to report to the Dean’s
office and get back to class. If the student arrives late to class and it has not already been reported by
the instructor as an absence, the instructor will record the arrival time and submit tardy minutes to the
student’s record.
Instructor Absence: If the instructor has not yet arrived to the classroom when class is scheduled to
begin, the students will remain in the classroom until another faculty member in the Science
Department or a Dean’s office representative addresses you as a class and gives directions as to how to
proceed.
Submitting Assignments: Assignments will generally be typed and a hard copy submitted to the
instructor. Emailing assignments will not be a method used in this course. On occasion, homework
checks of assigned work will remain in the student’s notebook and occur during class time.
Worksheets, lab worksheets and handouts will be collected as graded assessments on a regular basis.
Specific details for each assignment will be given clearly by the instructor.
Extra-help Sessions: Prearranging extra-help sessions will be expected and targeted during open
blocks in the student and instructors schedules. Day time and evening time sessions will be available.
Emailing the instructor to prearrange a help session will be appropriate.