Life Science Department
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, New York
Course Number BI216
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
(Utica campus)
(4.5 Credit Hours)
revised Fall 2013
William Perrotti
Course Outline
Course Number: BI216 [formerly BI106]
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
4.5 Credit Hours
I. Course Description
This course covers the structure of the human organism at the macroscopic and
microscopic levels, its function, and the regulatory processes that operate within a living system.
It introduces general anatomical, physiological, and chemical organization, and includes
discussions of the integumentary (skin), skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Laboratories
involve vertebrate dissection, the use of human skeletal materials, non-invasive human
experimentation, and possibly animal experimentation. Depending on lab site, the lab experience
may involve the extensive use of prosected human cadavers.
Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or equivalent preparation or permission of the
Dean or Assistant Dean of the Center for Life & Health Sciences. Students enrolled in Health
Sciences programs are recommended to complete this course before beginning their specialized
program coursework.
II.
A.
Organization and Procedures
Time Allotment (one semester - 4.5 credit hours)
1.
Lecture: 3 hours per week for 15 weeks plus a three-hour comprehensive
final exam.
2.
Laboratory: 3 hours per week for 15 weeks.
B.
Placement
1.
Fall Semester
2.
Spring Semester
3.
Summer Semester
C.
Facilities
l.
Lecture room for 32 students
2.
Complete laboratory facilities for 16 students
D.
Teaching Methods
1.
Lecture-discussion
2.
Problem solving activities
3.
Demonstration and audio-visual aids
4.
Supervised laboratory work
5.
Individual on-line assignments
E.
Evaluation of Course Work
1.
Lecture
a.
Hour tests
b.
Quizzes (omitted by some instructors)
c.
Home or on-line assignments (omitted by some instructors)
d.
Comprehensive final exam (scheduled during 16th week)
2.
Laboratory
a.
Quizzes
b.
Supervised in-lab check-offs
c.
Lab reports and in-lab assignments
F.
Course Grade
1.
Course grade is calculated and assigned by lecture instructor.
2.
2/3 of course grade is based on lecture evaluations.
3.
1/3 of course grade is based on laboratory evaluations.
4.
“D” is a minimum passing grade for local credit.
5.
“D” grades often don’t transfer.
6.
Many college programs require a minimum “C” in Anatomy and
Physiology.
G.
Common grading guidelines for the laboratory portion of the course and other
specific instructional requirements and attendance policies will be provided by
your specific instructor(s).
III.
Materials:
A. Required: Lecture
Martini, R., J. Nath, E. Bartholomew, Fundamentals of Anatomy and
Physiology, 9th ed., Benjamin Cummings Publishing. 2012.
B. Required: Lab (Utica)
Perrotti, W., Inquiry-Based Exercises in Human Anatomy & Physiology,
Cadaver-Based, Part 1, 7th ed., Pearson Custom Publishing, 2013.
C. Required: Lab (Rome)
Perrotti, W., Inquiry-Based Exercises in Human Anatomy & Physiology,
Non-Cadaver-Based, Part 2, 3rd ed., Pearson Custom Publishing, 2013.
D.
Nitrile or vinyl dissection gloves
Note: No latex gloves are allowed in lab.
E. Recommended:
All students will wear aprons during anatomy exercises. Students may,if
they wish, bring in their own lab coats or sleeve protectors but it is not
required. Note: Aprons are provided by the Center for Life & Health
Sciences.
Protective eyewear is generally recommended for anatomy activities.
IV.
Student Learning Outcomes
A.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate
knowledge of the historical bases of anatomy and physiology as natural
and applied sciences by describing the scientific contribution(s) of
selected significant individuals from the past.
B.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to correctly and
accurately use anatomical terminology in the description of the human
structural plan.
C.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate
knowledge of biological control systems and homeostasis by answering
written questions relating to how the various organ systems function in
maintenance of a stable internal environment.
D.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate by
answering written questions knowledge of atomic structure and its
relationship to living matter.
E.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate by
answering written and oral questions knowledge of basic cellular structure
and how it is modified in the four basic tissue types and in the integument.
F.
As specified in class, the student will be able to demonstrate by answering
written and oral questions knowledge of cellular electrophysiology
including membrane potential, local potentials, action potential and related
topics.
G.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate by
answering written and oral questions knowledge of the anatomy and
physiology of the nervous system and its central role in homeostasis.
H.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate by
answering written and oral questions knowledge of the anatomy and
physiology of the musculoskeletal system and its contribution to the
production of movement.
I.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate the
ability to collect and analyze data and evaluate quantitative information
relating to physiological processes.
J.
The student will participate in the processes of anatomical observation,
anatomical exploration and anatomical discovery through vertebrate
dissection and the use of prosected cadavers.
K.
The student will observe and recognize the significance of the structural
changes associated with aging and various selected pathologies through
the use of prosected cadavers.
L.
The student will observe and verify the anatomical bases for selected
clinical procedures through the use of prosected cadavers.
M.
The student will compare human morphology between same sex and
opposite sex individuals through the use of prosected cadavers.
MajorTopic Outline for Lecture – BI216
Topics
o Introduction: Definitions, Planes of Reference,
Anatomical Terminology, Structural Organization,
Organ Systems, Feedback Regulation, Homeostasis
o Chemical Level of Organization: Basic Review,
Water, Acids, Bases, Buffers, Acid-Base
Regulation, Body Fluids, Electrolytes, Solutions,
Concentration Expressions, Basic Biochemistry
o The Cellular Level of Organization: Structure,
Function, Organelles, Membrane Structure,
Function and Transport,
o Electrophysiology and Membrane Potentials
o Tissues: Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous,
Embryonic; Membranes, Glands
o Integument; Response to Injury
o Skeletal System The Skeletal System: Bone Types,
Development, Growth, Hormonal Regulation,
Response to Mechanical Stress, Repair
o Articulations
o The Muscular System: Muscle Tissue,
Terminology, Physiology, Energetics
o Smooth Muscle
o The Nervous System: Cell Types and Functions,
o Organization, Basic Concepts
o The Autonomic Nervous System
o The Central Nervous System: Embryology,
Brain, Regions & Functions, Spinal Cord, Neural
Pathways
o The Peripheral Nervous System: Cranial and Spinal
Nerves, Reflexes
Note: The preceding topic outline provides a general roadmap of what will be covered in
lecture during the semester. The actual time devoted to specific topics and the number
and scheduling of exams will be determined by individual instructors.
Laboratory Outline – BI216
Topic
1
Themes in Anatomy-1: Terminology & Body Plan
Themes in Anatomy-2: Unstructured Dissection
2
Themes in Anatomy-3: Guided Dissection of the Cat
3
Themes in Anatomy-4: Exploration of Human Anatomy
4
Human Skeletal System, Part 1-Terms/Spine & Ribs
5
Human Skeletal System, Part 1-Skull
6
Human Skeletal System, Part 2-Appendicular Skeleton
7
Articulations: Hip, Shoulder, Knee
8
Muscles of the Trunk and Shoulder: Terms/Posterior Trunk
9
Muscles of the Trunk and Shoulder, Anterior Trunk
10
Complex Motor Activity
11
Electromyography
12
Eye & Ear; Audition & Vision
13
Brain
14
Cranial Floor; Cranial Nerves
15
Spinal Cord; Spinal Nerves; Nerve Plexuses