Human Anatomy and Physiology I  

Course Description & Outline

Presented by: Patricia Lager

Course Fee: $549
Access Period: 365 Days

Required Course materials:
Martini and Nath (2008).   Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 8th edition.  San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc.  (Chapters 1 – 17 are covered in this course)

Course Description:

Human Anatomy and Physiology I is the study of human anatomy and physiology using a body system approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization.  Topics covered include:  basic anatomical and directional terminology; introductory biological chemistry, fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology; histology; the Integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to anatomy & physiology
• Homeostasis
• Levels of organization
• Organization of the human body
2. Brief review of biological and chemical concepts
• Chemistry and biochemistry
• Cellular metabolism
• Cells
3. Tissues and skin
• Epithelial
• Connective
• Muscle
• Nervous
4. Integumetary System
• Skin
1. Epidermis
2. Dermis
3. Subcutaneous layer
• Hair, nails, glands
• Regulation of body temperature
5. Skeletal system
• Skeletal organization
• Axial skeleton
1. Skull
2. Vertebral column
3. Thoracic cage
• Appendicular skeleton
1. Upper and lower limbs
2. Pectoral and pelvic girdles
• Structure and function of bone tissue
• Joints
6. Muscular system
• Major skeletal muscles of the body
• Structure of skeletal muscle
• Physiology of skeletal muscle contraction
• Smooth and cardiac muscle
7. Nervous system
• Neurons and nerve impulses
• Synapse and synaptic transmission
• Cell membrane potential
• Anatomy of the CNS and PNS
• Functions of the brain
• Spinal cord and reflexes
• Autonomic nervous system
• Sense organs and senses