INSTRUCTOR: Portia Lane
OFFICE: 303E HAC
PHONE: 745-6437 ext. 5457
EMAIL: plane@suscc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Human Anatomy and Physiology I covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is an orientation of the human body, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems also, the special senses. Dissection, histological studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. Laboratory is required.
NOTE: Prerequisite for this course is BIO 103 with an earned letter grade of “C”. Student should have basic knowledge in cell structure and function, basic chemistry, cell division and metabolism and basic understanding of how to use a compound light microscope.
TEXT: Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th ed., Elaine Marieb & Katja Hoehn
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, 11th EDITION CAT VERSION Elaine Marieb
Website: Mastering A & P CANVAS – each student is required to access canvas from the Southern Union homepage/ or web address. You will be able to check announcements, send emails, obtain course outlines and documents(required), access web links, practice quizzes, learning activities and picture files.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/ SUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The Human Body: An Orientation
1. Construct a diagram of the body and label it with respect to anatomical direction, planes and cavities
2. Define and relate the cell, tissue, organ and organ system as structural units of the body
3. List the major systems of the human body and recognize their organs
4. List and explain the characteristics of living organisms
Tissues
1. Identify the four basic types of tissues and describe their functions
2. Classify epithelial tissue according to cell shape, cell arrangement and function
3. List the types of specialized connective tissue and distinguish between their functions
The Integumentary System