Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 Lab Syllabus

Textbook
Laboratory Exercise Handouts Provided

Class	Date	Laboratory Exercise
I	Mo. 07 July	Nervous System Introduction Overview of CNS and PNS components
II	Tu. 08 July	Brain Anatomy Dissection of the sheep brain
III	Th. 10 July	Spinal Cord Anatomy and Reflexes Gross anatomy and microanatomy of the spinal cord ¹ Human reflexes
IV	Mo. 14 July	Muscle Action Function and fatigue in human skeletal muscle
V	Tu. 15 July	Muscle Contraction Effects of ions on glycerinated muscle
VI	Th. 17 July	The Visual System Anatomy of the eyeball Visual testing
VII	Mo. 21 July	Mid-term quiz A sampler of questions The Auditory System Anatomy of the ear Auditory testing
VIII	Tu. 22 July	Cranial Nerves and Special Senses Cranial nerve testing
IX	Th. 24 July	Histology Microscopic examination of tissue types ²
X	Mo. 28 July	Endocrinology Gross anatomy and microanatomy of selected endocrine glands
XI	Tu. 29 July	Computer Lab Internet searching
XII	Th. 31 July	Final Quiz A sampler of questions

¹ Neurohistology from the University of California, Davis,
[ http://medocs.ucdavis.edu/CHAHPH/403/syllabus/CHA403/NeuroHis.htm ]
is no longer available to us, so we need to use another site. JayDoc should work for the nonce.
² The JayDoc HistoWeb
[ http://www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/ ]

Determination of the Grade
Lab quizzes	.......50%
Attendance	.......25%
Participation	.......25%

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Prerequisites	General and Animal Biology laboratory or equivalent is recommended. Anatomy & Physiology 1 laboratory.
Text	Prepared laboratory packet.
Description	Sheep brain dissection. Cow spinal cord dissection. Microscopic anatomy of the spinal cord. Neurological basis of human reflexes. Cutaneous receptors. Human muscle fatigue. Muscle contraction using glycerinated rabbit psoas. Sheep eye dissection. Visual testing. Anatomy of the ear. Auditory testing. Cranial nerve and special sense testing. Histology: epithelium and glands; muscle; nervous tissue; connective tissue. Anatomy of the endocrine glands. Steroid hormones. Internet scavenger hunt.
Course objectives	To identify selected structures of the central nervous system through examination of models and specimens and by dissection. To achieve practical dexterity in dissection and keenness of observation. 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 learn how to use the Internet as a tool for augmenting knowledge learned in the laboratory exercises. Although not required when taking the A&P 2 lecture course (BIO 4162), the data acquired during hands-on dissection and observation, and physiologic experimentation will facilitate the student’s comprehension of the lecture material.
Methodology	Dissection of the sheep brain, bovine spinal cord, and sheep eye. 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. Physiology exercises will be performed by the students carefully following the protocols within the laboratory guide. Any deviations from the prescribed procedures will be explained at the beginning of the laboratory session. On occasion, the student may have to prepare a written report for the laboratory exercise. Laboratory exercise content may be augmented by assigned readings, Internet searches, or video presentations. The quizzes used to test the students’ knowledge may use specimens or illustrations.
Requirements	The students must read the laboratory exercises prior to the session. Ten quizzes, with a good attendance and participation record.
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