Anatomy & Physiology

Course Number: 551                                                                                                         

Email: jalbanes@salesianum.org                                                 

Course Objectives:

 -To learn about the workings of the human body                                                                               

-To study the basic concepts that form the foundation of Anatomy and Physiology

-To understand new techniques for detecting and treating disease

-To learn how to make use of published facts on how to stay healthy

Course Materials:                                                                   

Textbook:  Anatomy & Physiology by Elaine Marieb (Benjamin Cummings, 2003), Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook:  A Complete Study Guide (Benjamin Cummings, 2003)

Final Grade:   Your final grade will be based on the numerical average of your four quarter grades and final exam.  If you have earned an “A” for each quarter, you may be eligible to be exempt from the final exam.

Homework:   Reading assignments, textbook questions, and/or lab assignments will be given daily.  Homework will periodically be collected and calculated into your quarter grade. 

Tests:   Tests are given in multiple-choice format.   A sharpened pencil and eraser are necessary to complete the answer form.   You are responsible for all material that is in the text for the chapters being tested.  Tests will include material from text, lab activities, and lectures. 

Late assignments: Homework will not be accepted late, except if you are absent.  Labs are accepted late, but lose a letter grade for each day after the due date. 

If Absent: You are responsible to obtain and submit any missed assignments due to an absence.  Please see me before or after school to find out what you have missed. 

Lectures:  You may get the lecture notes from another student in your section and come after school for an explanation of the notes if needed.

Labs:  Lab activities must be made up within two letter days of your return.   

Tests:  All tests must be made up the day you return from an absence (barring exceptional circumstances).  Tests cannot be returned until all students have taken them.       

Homework:  You may obtain assignments from classmates or myself before or after class and submit them within two letter days from your return.                       

Extra-Help:  I am available in room B164 for tutoring or questions before and after school.  You may also make an appointment for tutoring or make-up work in advance.

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Organization of the Body

Chapter 1: The Human Body: An Orientation • Chapter 2: Chemistry Comes Alive • Chapter 3: Cells: The Living Units • Chapter 4: Tissue: The Living Fabric

Unit 2: Covering, Support, and Movement of the Body

Chapter 5: The Integumentary System • Chapter 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissue • Chapter 7: The Skeleton • Chapter 8: Joints • Chapter 9: Muscles and Muscle Tissue • Chapter 10: The Muscular System

Unit 3: Regulation and Integration of the Body

Chapter 11: Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue • Chapter 12: The Central Nervous System • Chapter 13: The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity • Chapter 14: The Autonomic Nervous System • Chapter 15: The Special Senses • Chapter 16: The Endocrine System 

Unit 4: Maintenance of the Body

Chapter 17: Blood • Chapter 18: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart • Chapter 19: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels • Chapter 20: The Lymphatic System • Chapter 21: The Immune: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses • Chapter 22: The Respiratory System • Chapter 23: The Digestive System • Chapter 24: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation • Chapter 25: The Urinary System • Chapter 26: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Unit 5: Continuity

Chapter 27: The Reproductive System • Chapter 28: Pregnancy and Human Development • Chapter 29: Heredity