Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 Syllabus

Session	Date	Lecture	Laboratory
Textbooks		EN Marieb, 2003 Human Anatomy and Physiology, 6/e Benjamin Cummings ISBN 0-8053-5462-X	BD Wingerd, 1996 Rat Dissection Manual Johns Hopkins Univ Pr ISBN 0-8018-3690-5
I	Mo. 14 June	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Terminology and Systems [ Marieb: 1 ]	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Lab Skeletal System Design [ Marieb: 7 ]
II	Tu. 15 June	Basic Chemistry [ Marieb: 2 ]	Axial Skeleton Bones of the vertebral column and rib cage Skull: cranial and facial bones; sutures
III	Th. 17 June	Cells & Membrane Transport Systems [ Marieb: 3 ]	Histology Basic Histology [ Marieb: 4 ] Microscopic examination of tissue types ¹
IV	Mo. 21 June	Integumentary System [ Marieb: 5 ] Bone, Cartilage, and Osteogenesis [ Marieb: 6 ]	Appendicular Skeleton Bones of the upper and lower extremities
V	Tu. 22 June	Articulations & Movements [ Marieb: 8 ]	Bone Identification Review
VI	Th. 24 June	Mid-Term Exam « A Sampler of Questions »	Quiz 1 « A Collection of Bones » Need the reader? Download Acrobat® Reader®
VII	Mo. 28 June	Introduction to Muscles [ Marieb: 10 ]	Muscles 1 Muscle Action [ Marieb: 10 ]
VIII	Tu. 29 June	Muscle Microanatomy and Physiology [ Marieb: 9 ]	Muscles 2 Skin the rat and examine fascial planes Dissect muscle groups as instructed
IX	Th. 01 July	Introduction to Membrane Potentials Action Potentials & Impulse Conduction [ Marieb: 11 ]	Nervous System Organization and Function [ Marieb: 11 ]
X	Mo. 05 July	Holiday
XI	Tu. 06 July	Brain Development and Anatomy [ Marieb: 12 ]	Brain Anatomy Dissection of the sheep brain
XII	Th. 08 July	Final Exam « A Sampler of Questions »	Quiz 2 « A Sampler of Brain Views »
Notes		¹^, ² The JayDoc HistoWeb [ http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/ ]

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Lecture

Laboratory

Prerequisites

General and Animal Biology (BIO 4040-4042) or equivalents are strongly recommended.
Prior courses in mathematics and physics or chemistry would be useful.

Grading

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Attendance .....

..... 35%
..... 45%
..... 20%

Quiz 1 .....
Quiz 2 .....
Attendance .....
Participation .....

..... 30%
..... 30%
..... 20%
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Lecture component .....
Laboratory component .....

..... 75%
..... 25%

Description

Introduction to anatomy and physiology:
overview of the Chordata;
body cavities;
anatomic specialties;
terminology:
directional and relational terms
planes of reference
body organization:
tissues
systems.
Basic chemistry:
matter and energy;
atoms and elements;
molecules and compounds;
chemical bonds;
chemical reactions;
inorganic compounds;
organic compounds;
energy.
Membrane dynamics:
structure of the membrane;
movements across membranes;
fluid and solute distribution;
cell adhesion molecules;
membrane receptors.
Cell structure:
cytoplasmic organelles;
the nucleus;
cell life cycle.
Integumentary system:
skin;
adnexal structures;
functional considerations.
Skeletal design:
bones as organs;
structure of bone and cartilage;
development of bone.
Articulations and movements:
types of joints;
joint axes and movements.
Muscles:
gross anatomy;
mechanics of action;
lever systems.
Skeletal muscle physiology:
muscle microanatomy;
contraction;
excitation-contraction coupling.
Action potentials and impulse conduction.
Anatomy of the brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, and cerebrum.

Skeletal design:
bones as organs;
structure of bone;
development of bone;
axial skeleton:
skull:
cranial bones
facial bones
sutures
vertebral column;
ribs;
sternum;
appendicular skeleton:
limb girdles;
upper extremity:
bones of the shoulder girdle,
arm, forearm, and hand
lower extremity:
bones of the hip, thigh, leg, and foot.
Histology:
epithelial tissue and glands;
connective tissues;
muscle tissue;
nervous tissue.
Analysis of muscle action.
Skinning the rat:
fascial planes.
Muscle dissection.
Anatomy of the central nervous system:
evolution and general design.
Sheep brain dissection:
hindbrain;
cerebellum;
midbrain;
forebrain;
cranial nerves.

Course
objectives

To learn and use basic relational anatomic terminology.
To learn the anatomic components of the human body and to understand their regional and systems relationships.
To refresh one’s basic understanding of chemical processes and how they apply to living organisms.
To understand how bones, joints, and muscles operate in consort to permit body movement.
To refresh one’s knowledge of cell structure and function.
To understand the structure of the cell membrane and how it operates to regulate cellular input, output, and communication.
To understand the anatomy and physiology of the human central nervous system and how it functions in homeostasis.
To learn how to use the Internet as a tool for gathering information.

To identify the individual bones of the human body, and selected structures.
To identify selected structures of the central nervous system through examination of models and specimens and by dissection.
To understand how the body obtains information, processes it, and executes a function based on that processing.
To appreciate how to design experiments to test physiologic phenomena, to learn how to be organized in performing the experiments, to collect data accurately, and to prepare a detailed report of the exercise.
To achieve practical dexterity in dissection and keenness of observation.
To learn how to use the Internet as a tool for augmenting knowledge learned in the laboratory exercises.
With the fully integrated anatomy and physiology curriculum, the laboratory component is integral to the student’s learning experience. Not only do the data acquired during hands-on dissection and observation, and physiologic experimentation facilitate comprehension of the lecture material, but much of the anatomy is now presented only within the laboratory setting.

Methodology

Class lectures based upon the distributed outlines. This material may, from time to time, be augmented by assigned readings, Internet searches, or video presentations.
Exams will be based on the lecture presentations and any other assigned material.

Study of the human skeleton and dissection of the rat, with other anatomic specimens as available. The student will be responsible for being able to identify items specified in the laboratory guide handout. Material may be added to or deleted from this list as the instructor deems necessary. Laboratory exercise content may be augmented by assigned readings, Internet searches, or video presentations.
The practical examinations used to test the student’s knowledge may use specimens or illustrations.

Requirements

Two examinations with a good attendance record, as specified on the fine print page.

Two practical examinations with a good attendance record and active participation.