Download 2015-2016 Anatomy Syllabus - Susquehanna Township School

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
SYLLABUS
Susquehanna Township High School
2015-2016
INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Hamsher
Email: [email protected]
Remind: text @hamsheranp to 81010.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Human Anatomy and Physiology is a laboratory-based course that investigates the
structure and function of the human body. Topics covered will include the basic organization of the body and
major body systems along with the impact of diseases on certain systems. Students will engage in many topics
and competencies related to truly understanding the structure and function of the human body. Working from
the topics of basic anatomical terminology to the biochemical composition of the human body, all the way into
great detail of each of the major systems of the body, students will learn through reading materials, unit
worksheets, group work, projects, and labs. High levels of achievement will be in effect. Students will be
responsible for proper use of lab equipment, lab reports, and projects assigned throughout each unit. Dissection
of a fetal pig and other appropriate organs will complement our course work. One of the goals of this course is
to prepare students with the skills necessary to be successful in future science classes in college.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology (Tortora & Grabowski)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
· Express an understanding of how the human body is organized.
· Describe the location and structure of body tissues and organs
· Describe each body system in terms of its structure and functions
· Express an understanding of the basic regulatory process involved in physiological processes.
· Express an understanding of how abnormal anatomy and physiology can lead to disease.
· Identify the stages of growth and development from conception to death.
Materials Needed:
* 1-1/2” three ring binder or Folder (warm ups, handouts, and labs)
*College Ruled 8 ½ x 11 Composition Book. (not spiral)
*pack of 24 colored pencils
*Pencils
*Blue or black pens
* Solid color Apron or Lab coat
GRADING POLICY
Grades will be determined as follows
1. Test
2. Quizzes
3. Projects
4. Lab/Lab practical
5. Interactive Notebook
6. Homework
Midterms & Final Exams will be given and each will count as 10% of your final grade
Grading Scale:
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-60
below 60 Failure
MAKE-UP WORK RULES:
All make-up work will be located in a designated folder. It is the students’ responsibility to retrieve the
appropriate assignments and complete them in a timely manner in accordance with school policy. Make up
tests and quizzes will be given before or after school. Please make arrangements with me to complete these in a
timely manner. Any marking period grades that are Incomplete at the end of the marking period will have 10
days to complete before becoming a zero.
LATE WORK DEDUCTIONS:
All late work will have a 20-percentage point deduction and will be accepted for only 1 week after the due
date. After the week grace period missing assignments will be marked as zeros. Each student will have one
“free-be” per marking period to turn in a late assignment during the grace period for full credit.
Extra Credit:
No extra credit will be given per district administration directive
Course Outline
This is a tentative schedule that is meant to be a guide letting you know what will be covered. However,
depending on the needs of the class, it is subject to change.
1. Introduction Human Body
• Overview of organ systems
• Directional and regional terms
• Cavities and planes
• Homeostasis and negative and positive feedback systems
• Medical Terminology
• Levels of organization – cells & tissues
2. Nervous System
• Functions of nervous system
• Describe the parts of neurons and define the terms nerve, ganglion, tract
• Explain how a myelin sheath is created
• Neural physiology (action potential, synaptic transmission, Na/K pump)
• Brain anatomy and hemispheres
• PNS (autonomic and somatic), fight or flight
• List the 12 pairs of cranial nerves and describe the body regions innervated by each
3. Cardiovascular System
• Structure and Functions of circulatory system
• Heart structures (chambers, valves, vessels)
• Circulatory routes (systemic, pulmonary, coronary and hepatic portal)
• Blood vessels and pressure
• Blood components, function and typing
• Blood clotting
• Regulation and conduction (EKG)
4. Skeletal System
• Structure and Functions of skeletal system
• Anatomy of long bone
• Bone histology
• Naming all bones of axial and appendicular skeleton
• Formation, growth and repair
• Structural and functional classification of joints
• Types of movement
• Calcium homeostasis
5. Muscular System
• Structure and Functions of muscular system
• Names of all major muscles
• Origin, insertion and action
• Sliding Filament Model
• Neuromuscular junction
• Physiology of muscle contraction
• Muscle metabolism (ATP)
• Fiber types
6. Digestive System and Nutrition
• Structure and Functions of digestive organs
• Modes of mechanical digestion
• Chemical digestion (hormones, enzymes, pH)
• Absorption and elimination
• Name parts of GI Tract and accessory organs
• Nutrition and metabolism (production of ATP)
• Biological polymers
• Hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis
7. Lymphatic/Immune System
• Functions of lymphatic system
• Structures (vessels, nodes, cells)
• Lines of defense
• Humoral immune response
• Cell mediated immune response
• Immune cell types
• Disease/AIDS
8. Respiratory System
• Functions of respiratory system
• Anatomy of respiratory tract
• Mechanics and regulation of breathing
• Gas exchange and gas laws
• Hemoglobin and oxygen transport
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Excretory System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
Integumentary System
CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTATIONS:
Some general procedural rules include:
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Treat others, as you prefer to be treated. Always be respectful.
Come to class prepared daily.
Tardies to class will follow school consequences as outlined in your student handbook.
All work is due at the beginning of class and will be considered late if it is not turned in at that time
unless otherwise directed by me.
For safety reasons, do not touch any equipment or supplies in the room unless instructed to do so and
follow lab rules at all times.
No food or drink.
Upon entering the room each day, read the board or screen for the warm-up activity (start this
immediately).
You are responsible for checking for make-up work when you have been absent. You are also
responsible for requesting any quiz or test that you missed. Not doing so may result in a grade of “0”
(zero) on that quiz or test.
Place all trash in proper containers.
Keep chairs, desks, and stools on all four legs.
Papers without a names are thrown away.
No electronic devices allowed, including but not limited to cell phones, ipods, cameras, etc.
Bells are a reminder for the teacher not the students, wait until I dismiss you.