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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
ANAT 140 | Title:
FUNDAMENTALS ANAT/PHYSIO |
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Full Title:
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology |
Last Reviewed:2/10/2020 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 1 min. | Lab Scheduled | 35.00 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.50 | | Contact Total | 61.25 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 113.75 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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This course covers the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. The focus will be on major concepts that can provide a framework for further study in more specific courses, or serve the needs of students who wish to gain a basic understanding of how their bodies are built and function. (This course is specifically designed for students preparing for dental assisting, psychiatric technician and medical assisting programs.)
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR Course Eligibility for EMLS 100 ( or ESL 100)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Course covers the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology. For students in dental assisting, psychiatric technician and medical assisting programs.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR Course Eligibility for EMLS 100 ( or ESL 100)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Explain the basic structural plan of the human body and the concept of
homeostasis.
2. Name the organ systems, identify the major organs, and describe their
functions.
3. Summarize the structures and functions necessary to accomplish
movement of the body.
4. Compare how body-wide communication is accomplished by the nervous &
endocrine systems.
5. Describe the structure and functions of the eye and ear.
6. Name the factors essential for life, and describe how they are
supplied, transported and regulated inside the body.
7. Compare the various structures and processes used for defense against
injury and infection.
8. Describe human reproductive structures and mechanisms.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introductory concepts
A. levels of biological organization
B. anatomical terminology
C. body planes, cavities
D. homeostasis
II. Cells, tissues, organs
A. cells
1. organelles
2. macromolecules
3. cell membranes
B. tissues
C. organs
D. skin
III. Support & Movement
A. Skeletal system
1. bones
2. joints
3. hemopoiesis
B. Muscular System
1. muscles
2. movement
IV. Control Systems
A. Nervous system
1. neurons and synapses
2. CNS - central nervous system
3. PNS - peripheral nervous system
4. ANS - autonomic nervous system
5. special senses: eye and ear
B. Endocrine system
1. endocrine glands
2. hormones
V. Internal Environment
A. Circulation
1. cardiovascular system
2. lymphatic system
B. Immune system
1. inflammation
2. specific immune response
C. Respiratory system
1. lungs, thoracic cavity
2. regulation of respiration
D. Urinary System
1. kidneys & nephrons
2. urine formation
3. regulation: water, salt, pH, blood pressure
E. Digestive system
1. gastrointestinal tract and accessory glands
2. digestion
VI. Reproduction
A. male reproductive structures and functions
B. female reproductive structures and functions
C. Gestation, parturition, lactation
Assignments:
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1. Weekly reading in text, 25-30 pages per week
2. Study of charts, models, and specimens during lab hours
3. Performance of simple physiological lab exercises
4. Homework assignments: brief reports on lab activities, labeling
diagrams, review of course material using computer based media and CDs;
averaging one assignment every other week
5. Formal assessment: 3 - 8 quizzes, 2 midterm exams, including objective
and short answer questions.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 20 - 40% |
Written homework | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 50 - 70% |
Multiple choice, Matching items, Completion, objective and short answer questions | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 20% |
Participation in Lab | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, Elaine Marieb, 8th Edition,
Benjamin Cummings, 2006
ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, F. H. Martini & E.F.
Bartholomew, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003
Instructor Prepared Materials
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