AP50 - ELEMENTARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - FALL 2000

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Catalog description: Introduction to human structure and function. Designed as a foundation course for the allied health student, but open to all students.

Instructor David G. Ward, Ph.D.
Office: Science building Rm 230 Phone: Office 575-6752 Home 847-7651
e-mail: wardd@yosemite.cc.ca.us

Hours: by arrangement

Textbooks Required:

Textbook: Martini, F. H., Bartholomew, E F, and Welch, K.  The Human Body in Health and Disease. Prentice Hall, 2000 / ISBN: 0-13-856816-2.
URL http://www.prenhall.com/books/esm_0138568162.html

Ward, D. G. (1999) AP50 - Elementary Anatomy and Physiology [WWW document]. URL http://virtual.yosemite.cc.ca.us/dward/

Ward, D. G. Study Guide for AP 50, 1999 (available at Laser Printing)

Course Objectives: Students in this class will:

1) Use the basic language of anatomy and physiology, as related to body orientation and direction body planes and sections, surface anatomy, body cavities, and homeostatic mechanisms;

2) Describe the basic structure and function of cells

3) List, identify and describe the major categories of tissues in the body;

4) Identify and locate the major organ systems of the body

5) List and describe the basic structure and function of each of the major organ systems;

6) Describe the basic integrative function of each organ system in relation to the other organ systems;

7) Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully to lectures and to record accurate lecture notes; and

8) Demonstrate the ability to supplement lectures through the use of charts, models, and other laboratory materials.

Grading: Grades are assigned based on points earned in written exams, laboratory practicums and in a final exam, as follows:

Grading: Grades are assigned based on points earned in biweekly quizzes and in a final exam, as follows:

1. 300 points - best 6 of 7 quizzes (about 210 points from lecture material, 90 points from laboratory identification)
2. 100 points - final exam (quiz # 8 and comprehensive exam)
3. grade distribution

   A 90 - 100% 360 - 400

   B 80 -  89% 320 - 356

   C 70 -  79% 280 - 316

   D 60 -  69% 240 - 276

   F 00 -  59% 000 - 236

4. no make up work will be allowed unless arrangements are made in advance. Laboratory practicums cannot be made up. Students not taking the final exam will receive a grade of F for the course.

Attendance: Students not attending two consecutive laboratories will be dropped from the course unless arrangements are made in advance. Avoid absences and leaving early.

Suggestions for success:

1. Establish study groups in and out of the lab.
2. Take advantage of the laboratory time.
3. Draw pictures and diagrams
4. Use the computer labs and the internet.

 

© David G. Ward, Ph.D.  Last modified by wardd 23 May, 2006