Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus

2007-2008

Text: Elaine Marieb Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 6th or 7th edition

All page referrals are for the 6th edition. Any page numbers for the 7th edition are in parentheses.

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Read text pgs. 2-11, 15-16 (2-11, 16)

Discuss systems of the body.

Movie: The Universe Within

Chemistry

Chapter 2: Basic Chemistry

Read text pgs. 34-48 (28-29, 36-50)

Discuss inorganic chemistry (water and pH) and organic molecules of the body.

Lab: Energy in Foods

Cells and Cellular Metabolism

Chapter 3: Cells

Read text pgs. 54, 61-67, 70-71 (56, 66-71, 88-89)

Discuss cell membranes and cancer.

Lab: Chronobiology

Test on chemistry and cells (Chaps. 1-3)

Body Tissues

Chapter 3: Tissues

Read text pgs. 74-87 (77-90)

Discuss 4 tissue types.

Integumentary System

Chapter 4: Skin and Body Membranes

A. Read text pgs. 92-107 (96-111)

B. Discuss of skin layers and functions.

C. Lab: Skin Sensitivity

Skeletal System

Chapter 5: The Skeletal System

Read text pgs. 112-120, 143-149 (116-124, 145-154)

Skeleton handout: name the bones and joints for a quiz.

Discuss bone structure and function and bone growth.

Test on tissues, skin and bones (Chaps. 3-5)

Muscular System

Chapter 6: The Muscular System

Read text pgs. 154-168 (162-175)

Discuss muscle types, structure and contraction.

Lab: Muscle fatigue

Test on the muscles (Chap. 6)

Nervous System

Chapter 7: The Nervous System

Read text pgs. 194-217, 229 (202-228, 241)

Discuss the neuron and nerve impulse, and the brain and spinal cord.

Lab: Which brain are you?

Lab: Reflexes

Lab: Equilibrium

Movie on the Endocrine System

Lab: Diabetes

Test on the nervous system (Chap. 7)

Cardiovascular System

Chapter 10: The Blood

Read text pgs. 294-309 (308-321)

Discuss plasma, cells and blood clotting.

Lab: Blood typing

Chapter 11: The Cardiovascular System

A. Read text pgs. 314-327, 338-346 (328-342, 351-360)

B. Discuss heart structure, heart beat, blood pressure and circulation.

C. Lab: Blood Pressure and Pulse

D. Lab: Kidney Function

Test on the blood and cardiovascular system (Chaps. 10-11)

Respiratory System

Chapter 13: The Respiratory System

Read text pgs. 386-407 (404-426)

Discuss lung structure and breathing.

Movie: Respiratory system

Test on the respiratory system (Chap. 13)