Anatomy & Physiology Course Description and Syllabus (2018-2019)

Anatomy & Physiology – 2018-2019

Dr. Dunn (rdunn@lelandandgray.org)

Room B12; 1.0 credit

What is this class about?

Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) is the study of the structure and function human organ systems. In one semester we will not be able to learn about every organ system. I will ask you what your learning priorities are, and will try to make sure we include those topics. See syllabus below for the overview. I hope to focus more on physiology (function), which is the more complex aspect of A&P.

We will use the textbook Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by Martini & Bartholomew, 5th edition. On youtube, you will find interactive tutorials linked to the textbook that are especially helpful with physiology.

To maximize daily hands-on and problem-solving time, you will be expected to read and/or watch short video lectures on your own in preparation for class. For the vodcasts, you will be given the URLs well in advance; these can be watched online with a computer or ipod, or can be downloaded for off-line viewing.

There are opportunities to go further with an activity or lesson if you get really interested in something. Come talk to me about it.

Students need feedback on how much and how well they have learned. Short-term (“formative”) assessment will be through classroom activities, observations, and homework. Long-term (“summative”) assessment will be through projects and regular quizzes and exams (which have been shown to deepen long-term memory of the material). You will get specific information about projects and how they will be graded later on.

You, the class, and I will develop the classroom norms and expectations during the first week, which will then be posted on this web page.

Grading Policy

Tests and Quizzes 35%

Projects 35%

Labs and Activity Reports 10%

Homework 20%

Syllabus (suggested; subject to student input)

Unit 1: Fundamentals of A&P: anatomical orientation; overarching function of homeostasis; organizational structure: cells-->tissues-->organ-->organ system

Unit 2: Movement & Response: Musculoskeletal & Nervous components

Unit 3: Nutrient & Waste Transport: Cardiovascular & Respiratory components

Unit 4: Metabolic Homeostasis: Digestion & Nutrition, Renal, Endocrine components