Human Anatomy & Physiology I (Biology 2401)

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[1. Course Description] [2. Course Outline] [3. Course Competencies] [4. Textbook and Laboratory Manual]

Approved by the biology faculty (December 03, 1999)

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1. Course Description

This is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues, and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1408 or LVNU 1402

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2. Course Outline

I. Basic Concepts of the Human body (Competencies 1, 2, and 3)

1.1 Anatomical Directional Terms
1.2 Position of organs in body cavities
1.3 Planes, surfaces, and sections
1.4 Organization of cells, tissues, and membranes into organs
1.5 Organization of organs into systems
1.6 Homeostasis

II. Histology (Competency 4)

2.1 Location and function of major tissue types
2.2 Location and function of membranes

III. Integumentary System (Competency 5)

3.1 Structure and function of skin
3.2 Skin accessories
3.3 Skin injuries, inflammation, and wound healing

IV. Skeletal System (Competency 6)

4.1 Development and growth of bones
4.2 Individual bones and functions
4.3 Microscopic structure of bone
4.4 Physiology of bone tissue
4.5 Joints, articulation and movements
4.6 Bone injuries and repair

V. Muscular System (Competency 7)

5.1 Individual muscles and functions
5.2 Microscopic structure of muscle types
5.3 Physiology of muscle tissue
5.4 Lever systems: bone-muscle relationships

VI. Nervous System (Competency 8)

6.1 Microscopic structure of nerve tissue
6.2 Physiology of the neuron and synaptic transmisson
6.3 Neurotransmitters
6.4 Central nervous system
6.5 Peripheral nervous system
6.6 Neural integration
6.7 Autonomic nervous system
6.8 Special senses

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3. Course Competencies

1. Describe and apply anatomical terminology. (I)
2. Describe multicellular organization. (I)
3. Identify the components and explain the importance of homeostasis, and give specific examples for the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. (I, III, IV, V, VI)
4. Name, distinguish, and describe the structure of the major tissue types, and outline their functions. (II)
5. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system. (III)
6. Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system. (IV)
7. Describe the structure and function of the muscular system. (V)
8. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system, including the special senses. (VI)
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4. Textbook and Laboratory Manual.

Marieb, E.N. 1998. Human Anatomy & Physiology, 4th ed. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co., Inc. Menlo Park, California, USA.

Marieb, E.N. 1998. Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Cat Version, 6th ed. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co., Inc. Menlo Park, California, USA.

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