Students are required to take an orientation quiz,do an introductory post and one discusiion post; 4 lecture exams, 4 lab practicums. In additon, they will complete 15 lab assignments with either a graded post lab quiz or assignment. They are also required to complete a total of 15 weekly chapter homework assignments on Pearson Mastering, and complete a group project. Dynamic study modules are optional.

Students are required to read all of chapters 1-16 in their textbooks, their lecture powerpoints and study guides.Guided notes are optional.

 Ch.1 Students will learn to distinguish bwtween anatomy and physiology, the hierarchy of organization in the body, what is homeostasis and how it is achieved  and antomical terminology. Ch.2 Students will learn about atoms, elements, isotopes, chemical bonding and reactions, the importance of water, and about biomolecules. Ch. 3 Students will learn about the 3 components of the cell, the plasma membrane and membrane transport, the functions of organelles, how DNA is replicated, how proteins are synthesized and about the cells life cylce.Ch.4 Students will learn about the four types of tissues that compose the body, where they are located and how they function. They will also learn the classification system for tissue and glands and how to identify these tissue types on micrographs.Ch.5 Students will learn about the integumentary system and its accessory structures Ch.6 Students will learn about the skeletal system components and slkeletal tissue Ch.7 Studeents will learn about the component the skeleton, the bone, important markings and articulations Ch.8 Students will learn about the different types fibrous, synovial and cartilagenousoints and  the components of the knee joint Ch. 9 Students will learn about muscles in general, muscle tissue and muscle physiology. Ch. 10 Students will study the superficial muscle of the body, noting their location, actionsCh.11 Students will learn about the Nervous Systems organization and about neural tissue and physiology.Ch.12 Students will learn about the central nervous system, the brain, brainstem and spinal cord. Ch.13 Students will learn about the peripheral nervous sytstem and reflexes Ch.15 Students will learn about the two divisions if the autonomic nervous system Ch.16 Students will learn about the special senses, including the eye, ear, tastebuds, and olfactory system

 Student Learning Outcomes: Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include the following:  Upon successful completion of this course, students will: Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.

Learning Outcomes for Lab: Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards. Locate and identify anatomical structures. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations. Work collaboratively to perform experiments and complete assignments. Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method. Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.

• Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.