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College of Micronesia
PO Box 159
Pohnpei, FM 96941
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I
Department & Number: SC 122a
Course Description: First semester of a two-semester sequence course dealing with
the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining
homeostasis covering anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, the study of
cells, tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.
Course Prepared by:
Dr. Mihai Dema
Hours per week
Semester Credits
Lecture
3
x
Laboratory
3
x
Workshop
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x
State: Pohnpei, National Campus
No. of weeks Total Hours
16
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48
16
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48
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3
1
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Purpose of Course:
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Degree Requirement _____X_____
Degree Elective
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Certificate
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Other
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This course also meets PLO #(s) 3.1 and 3.2 of the GE program.
Prerequisite Courses: SC 120 with a grade of “C” or better.
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Signature, Chairperson, Curriculum & Assessment
Committee
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Date Approved
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Signature, VPIA, COM-FSM
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Date Approved
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A. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):
The student will be able to:
1. Describe the structure, function, and basic pathologies of the human body.
2. Demonstrate a solid foundation in basic biological sciences.
3. Describe health career and allied professions and gain experience working
effectively in groups with health professionals to address human life sciences
and health problems.
4. Discuss, analyze, and interpret fundamental and current issues relevant to
human life sciences and health problems, and communicate information in a
critical, scientific, and technologically advanced manner
B. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) – GENERAL:
The student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the atomic, molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of
organization of the human body.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the organ and organ system levels of organization
of the human body, including specific knowledge demonstrated regarding the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems, and sense organs.
SLO
1
2
PLO 1
ID
IDM
PLO 2
ID
ID
PLO 3
I
I
PLO 4
I
I
I = Introduced
D = Demonstrated
M = Mastered
C. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs) -SPECIFIC:
The student will be able to:
General SLO 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the atomic, molecular, cellular, and
tissue levels of organization of the human body.
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
1.1 Define the terms anatomy and physiology, list and
Quiz and/or examination.
discuss in order of increasing complexity the levels of
Laboratory exercise
organization of the body, define homeostasis, explain how
positive and negative feedback are involved in maintaining
homeostasis, and describe the relationship between
homeostatic imbalance and disease.
1.2 Define anatomical position, name the 9 abdominopelvic Quiz and/or examination
regions, label the 4 abdominopelvic quadrats, list the organs Laboratory exercise
contained in each quadrat, list the major body cavities and
(demonstrate)
the serous membranes contained within, and apply
anatomical terms to describe body regions, directions, and
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body planes (sections).
1.3 Define element, atom, chemical bonds, subatomic
particles, ions, atomic number, atomic mass, isotope, and
radioisotope, differentiate compounds and mixtures, compare
solutions, colloids, and suspension, describe the main types
of chemical reactions, describe enzymatic activity and
enzyme affects on reaction rates.
1.4 Define the terms salt, acid, and base, explain the concept
of pH and affects of pH on the human body (alkalosis and
acidosis), describe the structure and function of
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids, and explain
metabolism and the importance of organic and inorganic
compounds in maintaining homeostasis.
1.5 Describe the composition and function of the plasma
membrane, differentiate active and passive transport, define
osmosis, differentiate hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic
solutions, describe the structure and function of cellular
organelles, the cytoskeleton, and cellular appendages
(cilia/flagella), compare structure and function of
intercellular junctions, and describe and identify the phases
of mitosis and meiosis.
1.6 Identify, classify, and explain the structure and function
of all epithelial, connective, nervous, and muscle tissues,
classify glands, and explain the process of inflammation and
tissue healing.
Quiz and/or examination
Quiz and/or examination
Quiz and/or examination
Laboratory exploration of
cellular transport and
tonicity.
Identify cell phases in
laboratory exercise using
microscope.
Quiz and/or examination
Identify in laboratory
using microscope.
General SLO 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the organ and organ system levels of
organization of the human body, including specific knowledge demonstrated
regarding the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
2.1 Describe the structure and function of the epidermis,
Quiz and/or examination
dermis, and hypodermis, list epidermal layers, describe the
Demonstrate ability to
process of keratinization, explain the mechanism of
indentify components in
thermoregulation, vitamin D, and melanin synthesis, describe laboratory.
the structure and function of the skin appendages (hair,
sebaceous and sweat glands, erector pili muscles, skin
receptors, and nails), differentiate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree
burns, apply the “rule of 9s” to estimate burn severity,
describe steps required in burn care, explain burn treatment,
define cancer, and explain what produces cancer, describe
common causes of skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma,
squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma).
2.2 Describe bone function, list parts of a long bone and
Quiz and/or examination
describe their importance, describe macroscopic and
microscopic structure of a bone, differentiate spongy and
Demonstrate ability to
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compact bone, describe processes of ossification and bone
homeostasis, list the 3 major bone cells, explain how
different hormones, minerals, and physical stress influence
the process of bone remodeling, describe types of fractures
and steps required for fracture repair, name, describe, and
identify the bones (and their major processes and openings)
of the axial and appendicular skeleton, classify joints
structurally and functionally, describe fibrous, cartilaginous,
and synovial joint structure, describe the anatomy and range
of motion of the elbow, knee, hip, and shoulder joints, and
list the most common joint injuries and symptoms, and
discuss problems associated with each.
2.3 Identify and describe microscopic structure of skeletal,
cardiac, and smooth muscle, describe the anatomy and
physiology of the motor unit, explain the sliding filament
mechanism, staircase effect, tetanization, muscle tonus, and
muscle spasm, explain the basis of muscle contraction
biochemistry and how ATP is regenerated during
contraction, define oxygen demand and muscle fatigue,
differentiate isotonic and isometric contraction, describe
prime movers, antagonists, synergists, and fixators, list
criteria used in naming muscles, and name skeletal muscles,
their orgin, insertion, and action.
2.4 List basic functions of the nervous system, explain
anatomical and functional classification of the nervous
system, describe the structure of the neuron and synapse,
classify neurons structurally and functionally, define resting
and acting membrane potentials, explain how potentials are
generated and transmitted, define absolute and relative
refractory periods, salutatory conduction, and the way
electrical and chemical information is transmitted across
synapses, differentiate excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic
potentials, define and classify neurotransmitters, name
major lobes of the brain, locate brain ventricles, list major
fissures and functional areas of the brain, differentiate
commissures, association fibers, and projection fibers,
describe structure and function of basal ganglia,
diencephalon, brain stem, cerebellum, limbic system, and
reticular formation, list 3 layers of meninges and the clinical
importance of meningeal spaces, explain formation of
cerebrospinal fluid, list the most common signs and
symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and
Parkinson’s disease, describe macroscopic and microscopic
anatomy of the spinal cord, list the major ascending and
descending tracts and the type of information they carry,
differentiate flaccid paralysis, spastic paralysis, and
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identify in laboratory.
Quiz and/or examination
Demonstrate ability to
identify in laboratory.
Quiz and/or examination
Demonstrate ability to
identify in laboratory.
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anesthesia, explain the effect of aging on the brain, and list
and describe several techniques used to diagnose brain
disorders.
2.5 Define the peripheral nervous system and list its
components, classify sensory receptors, define nerves,
distinguish between sensory, motor, and mixed nerves, name
12 pairs of cranial nerves, explain their function, and
describe how each can be tested, describe the anatomy of the
spinal nerve, define the reflex arch and plexus, explain the
anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system,
differentiate sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation on
different organs, and list 3 levels of sensory integration and
describe levels of the motor control integration, and describe
symptoms of cerebellar and basal nuclear disease.
2.6 Explain the significance of REM and slow-wave sleep,
describe the mechanism and structures involved in memory,
describe the consciousness and coma, describe the location,
structures, and pathways involved in the senses of taste,
smell, vision, hearing, and balance, describe and identify the
anatomy of the eye and its accessory structures, explain the
physiology of vision and refractive errors such as
astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia, explain causes of
cataracts, glaucoma, and color blindness, describe structure
and function of the outer, middle, and inner ear, explain how
sound waves are changed into nerve impulses, explain how
balance is maintained and what structures are involved in the
static and dynamic equilibrium, and list some causes of
“pink eye”, otitis media, deafness, Meniere’s syndrome, and
motion sickness.
Quiz and/or examination
Demonstrate ability to
identify in laboratory.
Quiz and/or examination
Demonstrate ability to
identify in laboratory.
D. COURSE CONTENT
1. Introduction to organization
2. Introduction to human anatomy and physiology
3. Chemical basis of life
4. Cells
5. Cellular metabolism
6. Tissues
7. Support and movement
8. Skin and the integumentary system
9. Skeletal system
10. Muscular system
11. Integration and coordination
12. Nervous system
13. Somatic and special senses
14. Endocrine system
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E. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lectures, audio-visuals (including videos/DVDs), laboratory exercises, and
observations.
F. REQURIED TEXT(S) AND COURSE MATERIALS
Marieb, E. and Hoehn, Katjz. Human Anatomy and Physiology (2011) 8th ed.
published by Pearson Education (or most recent edition).
G. REFERENCE MATERIALS
Frank H. Netter, MD Atlas of Human Anatomy, Professional Edition, (2010), 5th
edition. Published by W.B. Saunders ( or most recent edition).
Mosby, Mosby’s Medical Dictionary (2008), 8th edition, published by Mosby
Publishing ( or most recent edition).
Arthur C Guyton, Textbook of Medical Physiology (2005), 11th edition, published
by W.B. Saunders (or most recent edition).
H. INSTRUCTIONAL COSTS
None
I. EVALUATION
None
J. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
None
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APPROVED BY VPIA: 1/30/12