Human Anatomy & Physiology I Syllabus & Schedule

Textbook
FH Martini, 2006, Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology,
Seventh edition, Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco
[ ISBN 0-8053-7280-6 ]

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
I	1	M, 29 August	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology [ Martini: 1 ]
	2	W, 31 August	Terminology and Systems [ Martini: 1 ]
	3	F, 02 September	Biological Molecules 1 [ Martini: 2 ]
	Lab		None

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
II		M, 05 September	Labor Day — no class
	4	W, 07 September	Biological Molecules 2 [ Martini: 2 ]
	5	F, 09 September	Cells 1 [ Martini: 3 ]
	Lab		Introduction to A&P Lab A how-to on lab procedures: » Significant Figures Tutorial « ¹ Writing Lab Reports

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
III	6	M, 12 September	Cells 2 [ Martini: 3 ]
		W, 14 September	Day of Caring — Service to the Community
	7	F, 16 September	Cells 3 [ Martini: 3 ]
	Lab		Basic Histology [ Martini: 4 ] Microscopic examination of tissue types ² On-line histology quiz

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
IV	8	M, 19 September	Integumentary System 1 [ Martini: 5 ]
	9	W, 21 September	Integumentary System 2 [ Martini: 5 ]
	10	F, 23 September	Bone Structure and Physiology 1 [ Martini: 6 ]
	Lab		Axial Skeleton [ Martini: 7 ] Bones of the vertebral column & thoracic cage Skull: cranial & facial bones, sutures

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
V	11	M, 26 September	Bone Structure and Physiology 2 [ Martini: 6 ]
	12	W, 28 September	Joints and Movements 1 [ Martini: 9 ]
	13	F, 30 September	Joints and Movements 2 [ Martini: 9 ]
	Lab		Appendicular Skeleton [ Martini: 8 ] Bones of the upper extremity & lower extremity

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
VI	14	M, 03 October	Muscular System [ Martini: 11 ]
	15	W, 05 October	Muscle Physiology 1 [ Martini: 10 ]
	16	F, 07 October	Test 1 [ Chapters 1–6, 9 ] » Question Samplers « Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Basic chemistry Chapter 3: Cells Chapter 5: Integument Chapter 6: Bone
	Lab		Bone Identification Review

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
VII		M, 10 October	Columbus Day — no class
	17	W, 12 October	Muscle Physiology 2 [ Martini: 10 ] Smooth Muscle
	18	F, 14 October	Introduction to the Nervous System [ Martini: 12 ]
	Lab		Lab Quiz 1 » A Sampler of Bones «

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
VIII	19	M, 17 October	Membrane Potentials [ Martini: 12 ]
	20	W, 19 October	Action Potentials [ Martini: 12 ]
	21	F, 21 October	Synapses and Neurotransmitters [ Martini: 12 ]
	Lab		Cadaver Dissection — Upper Extremity [ Video ]

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
IX	22	M, 24 October	Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves [ Martini: 13 ]
	23	W, 26 October	Peripheral Nervous System and Reflexes [ Martini: 13 ]
	24	F, 28 October	Brain Anatomy 1 [ Martini: 14 ]
	Lab		Cadaver Dissection — Lower Extremity [ Video ]

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
X	25	M, 31 October	Brain Anatomy 2 [ Martini: 14 ]
	26	W, 02 November	Brain Anatomy 3 [ Martini: 14 ]
	27	F, 04 November	Sensory Systems 1 [ Martini: 15 ]
	Lab		Cadaver Dissection — Head & Neck [ Video ]

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
XI	28	M, 07 November	Sensory Systems 2 [ Martini: 15 ]
	29	W, 09 November	Sensory Systems 3 [ Martini: 15 ]
	30	F, 11 November	Cerebral Functions 1 [ Martini: 16 ]
	Lab		Dissection of the Sheep Brain The Sheep Brain Dissection Guide What you need to identify for the quiz Sheep brain images

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
XII	31	M, 14 November	Test 2 [ Chapters 9–10, 12 ] » Question Samplers « Chapter 9: Articulations Chapter 10: Muscle Physiology Chapter 12: Basic Nerve Physiology
	32	W, 16 November	Cerebral Functions 2 [ Martini: 16 ]
	33	F, 18 November	The Special Senses 1 [ Martini: 17 ]
	Lab		Cadaver Dissection — The Brain [ Video ]

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
XIII	34	M, 21 November	The Special Senses 2 [ Martini: 17 ]
		W, 23 November	Thanksgiving Break — no class
		F, 25 November	Thanksgiving Break — no class
	Lab		None

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
XIV	35	M, 28 November	The Special Senses 3 [ Martini: 17 ]
	36	W, 30 November	Autonomic Nervous System 1 [ Martini: 16 ]
	37	F, 02 December	Autonomic Nervous System 2 [ Martini: 16 ]
	Lab		Special Senses — Visual System Stages in the dissection of the eyeball Sheep eyeball dissection, 1 Sheep eyeball dissection, 2 Histology of the Eye

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
XV	38	M, 05 December	Autonomic Nervous System 3 [ Martini: 16 ]
	39	W, 07 December	Autonomic Pharmacology
	Lab		Sheep brain practical

Week	Lecture	Date	Topic
XVI	112-1: M, 12 December, 0800–1000 112-2: W, 14 December, 0800–1000		Final Exam [ Chapters 14–15, & cumulative ] » A Sampler of Questions «


Lecture Grading	Exams 1–2	30% each
Lecture Grading	Cumulative Final Exam	40%
Laboratory Grading	Quizzes 1–2	40% each
Laboratory Grading	Attendance & Participation	20%
Course Grade	Lecture component	75%
Course Grade	Lab component	25%
Course Description	A study of basic human structure and function. All systems are considered along with major factors that contribute to health or illness.
Course Objectives	At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to: understand the scope of anatomy and physiology; place man amongst the Chordata; describe the body cavities; list the anatomic specialties; correctly use directional and relational terms describe the planes of reference describe the body organization into tissues and systems define matter and energy; describe the concepts of atoms and elements, molecules and compounds; list the types of chemical bonds; describe the types of chemical reactions; distinguish inorganic and organic compounds; describe the different forms of energy; describe the structure of the cell membrane; list how substances can move across membranes; understand fluid=and solute distribution; name different cell adhesion molecules; describe different types of membrane receptors and how they operate; list the cytoplasmic organelles; describe the structure and function of the nucleus; correctly present the stages of the cell life cycle; describe the anatomy of the skin; list the integumental adnexal structures; give functional considerations of different components of the skin; describe bones as organs; give a detailed description of the structure of bone and cartilage; distinguish endochondral and intramembranous development of bone; classify the types of joints; describe joint axes and movements; give and overview of the gross anatomy of skeletal muscle; describe muscles mechanics; interpret muscle action in terms of lever systems; describe muscle microanatomy and how it relates to contraction; describe the events of excitation-contraction coupling; describe the events of action potentials and impulse conduction; describe smooth muscle structure and function; recognize epithelial tissue and glands; distinguish the many varieties of connective tissue; list and characterize the type of muscle tissue; describe the components of nervous tissue; list the components of the axial skeleton; identify all the cranial bones; identify all the facial bones; identify the prominent sutures; identify all components of the vertebral column; distinguish true, false, and floating ribs; describe the elements of the sternum; list the components of the appendicular skeleton; distinguish the fore- and hind-limb girdles; identify all bones of the upper extremity; identify all bones of the lower extremity; analyze muscle action; use the Internet as a tool for gathering information; design experiments to test physiologic phenomena; learn how to be organized in performing the experiments; collect data accurately, and to prepare a detailed report of the exercise; achieve practical dexterity in dissection and keenness of observation; describe the evolution and general design of the nervous system; describe the anatomy of the brain stem, cerebellum, diencephalon, and cerebrum; place afferent signaling and processing in context of overall nervous system function; describe receptor functions; distinguish the pain pathways and its central processing; place efferent signaling in context of overall nervous system function; understand the functions of the components of the autonomic nervous system; identify major brain components and cranial nerves in sheep brain dissections; understand the neurological basis of human reflexes; describe the different types of cutaneous receptors and their functions; perform and understand the basis for visual tests; describe the anatomy of the ear; perform and understand the basis for auditory tests.
Course Format	This courses uses a combination of lecture, discussion, visual aids, anatomical models, and group work.
Attendance Policy	Attendance is not mandatory for lecture; your grade will never directly be adversely affected by your missing a lecture. That said, attendance may be taken in some lecture periods by the passing of a signature sheet. Your signature is your only proof of attendance. If you are present for the signing in, then you should do so. For laboratory sessions, however, your attendance and participation does figure into the final grade calculation.

¹ From the University of California, Berkeley, the Significant Figures Tutorial, with exercises
[ http://ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~chem1a/sigfigs/sigfigs.htm ]
² The JayDoc HistoWeb
[ http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/ ]
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Course content.
What you need to know. Anatomy & Physiology is a demanding field of study requiring the student to be disciplined and attentive to detail. There is much to learn and a very short period in which to learn it. Students who attend the lectures regularly, take adequate notes during lecture, and study regularly do well in these courses. While there are no formal prerequisites at this time, a baseline of knowledge, as might be learned in high school, is presumed: a working command of spoken and written English; the ability to perform basic arithmetic operations; an elementary knowledge of plane and solid geometry; basic biology, including structure of the cell, evolution, and development; basic chemistry, including atomic structure, elements, compounds, and energy; and some knowledge of physics, such as the laws of motion. Add to this list as a very strongly suggested skill set is the ability to use a computer, e-mail, and the Internet productively. Not only will this allow you to use the lecture-note pages to the fullest, but it will also permit easy and rapid communication between you and your instructor, you and your classmates, you and your college.
This may look like a formidable list, but do not be put off by it; there is nothing in the list that should not be expected of any student taking a college biology course, let alone anatomy and physiology. Except for the language issue, any deficit can be overcome by additional reading and study by the student at the appropriate time.
Studying. I am not an expert in designing effective study habits, but I will offer a few suggestions:
1. Be interested in the material. I believe that even if every other suggestion is ignored, when a student is truly interested in a subject, he or she takes the time to explore it in greater detail. The more one investigates something, the more expert one becomes.
2. Study often. Try not to wait until the night before a midterm or final to cram. If one studies a little bit after each class session, not only does the material seem more familiar, but there is the chance for additional consolidation of the material into memory. Some authorities recommend at least two hours of study for each hour of lecture material.
3. Study what is important. Always study the material presented in lecture and any assigned reading. I would be remiss if I did=not emphasize how important it is to go to class. Additional reading of the textbook or linked web pages should not be ignored, but if pressed for study time, go with learning the material that the test is known to cover.
4. Generate questions and answers. And do not make them trivially simple. Test them out on other students in the class. Solve problems. Use the study/quiz questions in your textbook.
5. Study as a group. If the group members test one another, make sure that at least one person in the group knows the correct answer to the test question.
6. Seek extra help. As with studying, do not wait until the last minute. For one thing, you will have lost the context of the problem. If you do not understand something, ask the instructor after class, or e-mail the instructor.

Examinations.
Format. Lecture examinations (and, if given, quizzes) will be in multiple choice/true-false format. Unless otherwise noted, questions will be based on the material presented in lecture; the lecture session outlines available by syllabus web page links will serve as a guide for the material covered. This statement does not preclude the possibility of questions being asked which might serve to test the student’s ability to visualize, analyze, or interpret other data germane to the field of inquiry. In addition, questions will not just test rote memorization of data, but some may require the student to analyze data to arrive at the correct answer.
From time to time, questions may be added as lateral-thinking challenges to the student. Answering these questions is voluntary on the part of the student, and any answer, or lack thereof, will in no way affect the grade earned by the student on the didactic portion of the examination.
Exam protocol. Students must put all study materials (textbooks, notes, review cards, whatever) away at the time the examinations are handed out; further review of material once the exam has been distributed will not be permitted. It is incumbent upon the student to read the examination instructions carefully, to heed any additions or corrections indicated by the instructor, and to ask the instructor if something is not clearly explained or questioned. Be aware, however, that you may be asked to rephrase your question so that answering your inquiry does not betray the question’s answer.
All exams must be returned by the designated end time for that examination; failure to turn in the exam by that time will result in a zero for the examination. If a student is late for a scheduled exam, the student will be permitted to take that examination provided that no student has already completed the exam and left the room; in addition, the student must complete the exam and turn it in by the designated end time of the examination.
During an examination, the student may not listen to any playback device, digital or analog, including, but not limited to, tape recorders, CD players, camcorders, &c. The use of calculators requires permission of the instructor.
Challenges. Any challenge to a question on an exam or to a grade earned on an exam must be submitted in writing by the class following the posting or review of the answers or grades for that exam.
Missed exams. No makeup examination will be given except for one missed due to extraordinary circumstances. In those cases of genuine emergency, prior notice or subsequent documentation must be provided in order for a makeup to be allowed. Failure to do so will result in a grade of zero being posted for that exam. Please see the lecture syllabus for information on how to contact me.
Athletics. Academics has priority over sports. If there is a conflict between sports travel and course work that must be completed, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the instructor has received prior knowledge of the conflict and that arrangements have been made with the instructor to clear any missing assignments or examinations prior to the final exam in the course.
Extra credit projects. No. Why not?
1. To be fair, an extra credit project, if offered to one student, must be offered to all.
2. The time spent on an extra credit project would better be used in studying the assigned material.

Classroom behavior.
Deportment. Proper class deportment is expected. Questions that seek to clarify or expand the lecture material are always welcome. Please help create and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
Portable communication devices. The use of beepers or cellular phones during class can be quite disruptive to the lecture environment. Therefore, all beepers and cellular phones must be turned off prior to entering the lecture room. Exceptions to this policy must be cleared with the instructor. Violation of this directive will be considered equivalent to disruptive classroom behavior.

Grading.
The assignment of letter grades to one’s overall course average will be determined by the following rule: If the class mean is ≥ 78, then standard letter-equivalencies will pertain; i.e., 78=C+, 80=B-, 84=B, etc. If the class mean is < 78, then this mean score will be given the grade of C+. For example, if the mean=70, then 70=C+. If you obtain the mean score on all yours tests, you are guaranteed to receive a grade no lower than C+. Grades on a particular examination should always be viewed in a comparative light, and if a letter grade has been attached to the exam, that letter grade indicates the position of the earned score on that exam within the ABCDF–grading system.

Academic honesty.
The student is encouraged to study with other students, to share notes and ideas. All examinations, laboratory exercises, and other assignments, must be completed by the student alone. No form of academic dishonesty will be tolerated. The following is quoted from the Anna Maria College 2004–2006 Undergraduate Catalog [p. 28f]:

As an academic community centered in the Catholic tradition, Anna Maria College expects all members of the college community to act in a responsible and ethical manner, and to uphold the values, rules, and regulations of the College. The principles of individual honor, integrity, responsibility, and respect for the rights of others are essential to students.

For more information, here is
Anna Maria’s Student Code of Conduct

Academic Assistance.
Anna Maria College is committed to providing students with appropriate accommodations for documented learning, perceptual, mobility, or medical needs. Contact the Learning Center, located in Trinity Hall, to determine what you need to do to obtain these accommodations.

The continuation of this course is BIO 113, Human Anatomy & Physiology II.