Anatomy/Physiology Course Summary Department: Science Semester 1 Learning Objective #1 Students will be able to understand and use the language of the discipline in addition to understanding the concept of feedback systems and the characteristics of life. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #1 Target 1: Language and Terminology Target 2: Feedback Systems and Characteristics of Life Target 3: Use of the oil immersion microscope Learning Objective #2 Students will be able to identify the structural formulae of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins) as well as explain their function and how these molecules relate to everyday life (nutrition, lifelong health, etc.) Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #2 Target 1: Structural formulae of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids Target 2: Understand the physiology of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids Target 3: Relationship of biomolecules to nutrition and health Learning Objective #3 Students will investigate both sides of the argument regarding the use of animals in science (dissection, medical research, product testing) Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #3 Target 1: Do Research For Class Presentation Target 2: Class Presentation/Debate on Animal Use Issues (research, product testing, dissection, etc.) 1 week
Learning Objective #4 Students will become familiar with the internal anatomy of the rat and become familiar with dissection protocol. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #4 Target 1: Introduce Internal Anatomy of the rat and begin dissections 2 weeks Learning Objective #5 Students will know the location and function of cellular organelles and be able to describe the processes of mitosis, meiosis and protein synthesis. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #5 Target 1: Students will know the names and functions of the cellular organelles Target 2: Students will know the phases of and major events that occur during mitosis, meiosis and protein synthesis Take Home Exam (little class time) Learning Objective #6 Students will be able to identify gross and microscopic bone anatomy, differentiate between several bone diseases, describe different bone fractures and explain the process of bone healing. This includes learning all the bones of the body and taking practical exams over these bones Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #6 Target 1: Students will know microscopic and gross bone anatomy Target 2: Students will know common types of bone fractures and understand bone healing and some common bone diseases Target 3: Students will know generic bone terminology 5 weeks
Learning Objective #7 Students will be able to identify the valves, vessels and chambers of the heart including the ability to follow the pathway of bloodflow through the heart, electrical activity of the heart (including being able to read EKG s), being able to explain the pressure curve diagram for the right and left side of the heart and explain the oxygenation of blood flowing through the heart. Students will also do a heart dissection on a preserved pig or sheep heart. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #7 Target 1: Students will know the anatomy and physiology of the heart including the pathway of bloodflow through the heart Target 2: Apply lecture (Target 1) to an actual heart through dissection Semester 2 Learning Objective #1 Students will be able to identify the basic components of blood and state the functions of blood as well as be able to interpret blood tests and procedures to include blood typing, differential counts, hematocrit and blood pressure. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #1 Target 1: Students will learn the basic components and functions of blood Target 2: Apply lecture material (Target 1) to blood labs Learning Objective #2 Students will be able to explain the concept of muscle contraction and identify attachment points (including the origins, insertions and motions for specific muscles) and how this system relates to muscle exertion preparation as well as muscle pathology. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #2 Target 1: Learn Muscle Anatomy/Physiology including the mechanics of muscle contraction Target 2: Apply lecture material (Target 1) to actual muscle in cat dissection
Learning Objective #3 Students will explain the physiology of the respiratory system including identification of basic respiratory system anatomy, including spirometry tests. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #3 Target 1: Students will learn the anatomy/physiology of the respiratory system including the mechanics of breathing Target 2: Learn lung volumes and test them through spirometry Learning Objective #4 Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of nerves and the brain Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #4 Target 1: Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of nerves and the brain Target 2: Apply lecture material (Target 1) to actual organs Learning Objective #5 Students will be able to explain the steps necessary to prepare for, apply to and succeed in medical school. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #5 Target 1: Students will learn protocol for applying to medical school (and other professional schools as well) as well as realistic expectations for a career in health care related occupations. 2 weeks Learning Objective #6 Students will be able to identify the anatomy of the urinary system and explain its physiology including the processes of urine formation, elimination of urine and urinary system pathology (bladder cancer, kidney stones, etc.). Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #6 Target 1: Learn the anatomy/physiology of the urinary system 1 week
Learning Objective #7 Students will use their knowledge attained from dissecting various animals throughout the year and apply it to the human body through a field trip to a human cadaver lab. Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #7 Target 1: Cadaver Lab Field Trip 1 day Learning Objective #8 Cat Dissection---Students will learn the internal anatomy of the cat and compare it to the human body through dissecting a cat Target(s) to Meet Learning Objective #8 Target 1: Cat Dissection 4 weeks