Course:
Anatomy & Physiology
INSTRUCTORS:
 Dennis Blackburn, DO [Orthopedic Surgeon]
 Joseph Nunez, MD [Pediatrician]
 Samir Bhatt, MD [Cardiologist]
 Carrick Adam, MD [Pediatrician]
 Rashik Patel, MD [Internal Medicine]
Prerequisite;
Course Description:
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a laboratory-based course that investigates the structure
and function of the human body. Topics covered will include: Human Organization; Support,
Movement, and Protection of the body; Integration and Coordination; Maintenance of the Body;
Reproduction and Development of the human body. Students will engage in many topics and
competencies related to truly understanding the structure and function of the human body.
Working from the topics of basic anatomical terminology to the biochemical composition of the
human body, all the way into each of the major systems of the body, students will learn through
reading materials, study guides, unit worksheets, group work, projects, and labs. Students will
be responsible for proper use of lab equipment, lab reports, vocabulary and projects assigned
throughout each unit.
Course Objectives / ESLRs [Expected School-wide Learning Results]
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Mind
 Students will understand the functions of each organ system and how structure
related to function
 Students will develop the skills of scientific inquiry while learning concepts in the
classroom, lab, and field.
Heart
 Students will understand how biological and social concepts related to the
content apply to their everyday lives and develop an increased knowledge of
these concepts.
Body
 Students will be able to describe how the human body is studied including the
use of specific terminology.
Soul
 Students will expand their responsibility to respect the life God has given us to
use and manage
Course Outline:
Textbook:
Mader’s Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology 8th Edition
Part I Human Organization
Chapter 1: Organization of the Body
Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life
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Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 4: Body Tissues and
Membranes
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Part II Support, Movement, and Protection
Chapter 5: The Integumentary System
Chapter 6: The Skeletal System
Chapter 7: The Muscular System
Part III Integration and Coordination
Chapter 8: The Nervous System
Chapter 9: The Sensory System
Chapter 10: The Endocrine System
Part IV Maintenance of the Body
Chapter 11: Blood
Chapter 12: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 13: The Lymphatic System and
Body Defenses
Chapter 14: The Respiratory System
Chapter 15: The Digestive System
Chapter 16: The Urinary System and
Excretion
Part V Reproduction and Development
Chapter 17 The Reproductive System
Chapter 18: Human Development and Birth
Chapter 19: Human Genetics
Required Class Material
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Your Brain
Attitude to learn
Your Text book
Pencil
Safety Glasses
? iPad/Laptop
o Penultimate
o Evernote or OneNote GoodNote 4
Quizlet
Extra Credit
Anatomy in the News [worth 5 extra credit points]
Submissions of Anatomy and or Physiology in the News may be submitted each month
and must be typed (10 Font Times New Roman). Find a newspaper, magazine, or internet
article on some aspect of ANATOMY and/or PHYSIOLOGY. Write a three paragraph
summary of the news article that includes the following information: Who, What, Where,
When, Why it is related to ANATOMY and/or PHYSIOLOGY. Cite the source: Title of
Article, author, date, and URL or Title of Article, author, date, and newspaper or magazine.
No more than 5 extra credit assignments may be turned in each semester and no more
than three may be turned in per week.
Labs
Cat Dissection
Balance Lab & 5 Senses Lab
Eye Ball Dissection
Tissue Identification
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Etc. . .
Homework:
Yes Homework is your friend. The amount of homework will vary week to week. Homework is in
the form of reading, answering the chapter questions, making/going over vocabulary terms
cards, using the online resources, or working in small groups doing projects.
Projects:
There will be a project throughout the year. These will be individual, small group, and large
group participation.
Disease Diary
Submissions to the Disease Diary are due by the 15th of the Following months November,
January, February, March, and April. They must be typed (10 Font Times New Roman). Each
submission should contain a graphic of some aspect of the disease as well as an outline
description of the specific characteristics, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
for the disease. All sources should be cited in the correct format for print and internet. Please
include the reference for any graphics you include. If you find a particularly useful source site,
please indicate this so it can be added to the reference sites list. Please title the Disease Diary
for the month and with your last Name. [Nov_Blackburn]
Classroom Etiquette and Expectations:
 NO FOOD OR DRINK –EVEN WATER- IN A LAB CLASS!!!!!!
 All work is due at the beginning of the class period or when specified by the teacher. IF
it is not turned in at that time it is considered late and will follow the late policy.
 LATE POLICY: You have until 8:15 am of the following calendar day to turn it in for a
grade no higher than 75% of the available points or a D. After 8:15 am it will no longer
be accepted for credit and you will be given a zero.
 As for excused absences. You have the same amount of days (not class periods) to
make up homework that you missed. So if you are gone one day, you have one day to
make it up. If not made up or scheduled the make up in the allotted time it is late and will
follow the previously mentioned late policy. This goes for tests, quizzes, labs,
homework, etc. Whatever is not made up in the proper amount of time will become
zeroes.
 If you are going to be absent due to an extracurricular activity- PLEASE come ask for
guidance on your homework assignments/labs/quizzes/tests.
Grading:
See the “Shield”.
Breakdown of Work and grade percentages:
Disease Diary
Projects
Labs (Reports & Participation)
Lab Tests
% of
Grade
10
10
10
10
Semester I [approx.. number]
Semester II [approx.. number]
4
2
8
4
5
2
10
5
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Quizzes
Chapter Tests
Finals
10
25
25
20
10
1
20
9
1
** Extra Credit points will be added to your total number, which then improve your percentage
and ultimately your grade..
References:
 Hunt, Veronica. Human Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus. Harlington High School
 Lankow et al. Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab Syllabus. Mayville State University
 Dornon. Human Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus. Central High School.
 Muskopf, Shannan. Anatomy & Physiology Class Website- The Biology Corner.
 McLaughlin, L. Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus. Merced High School.
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