ANAT-100 Basic Human Anatomy
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: fall
Prerequisite: none
Curriculum: core requirement, nursing and allied health professions
I Course Description
The science of the human body. Study at the microscopic, internal and global level of component structures. Emphasis on anatomical concepts and terminology, and the ways in which structure shapes and limits bodily functions.
II Course Objectives
To provide a basic introduction to human anatomy: the study of the structure of the human body and the relationship among the various structures. On finishing the course, the student should have a clear understanding of the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy.
III Textbook
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Tortora & Grabowski
Additional References
The following books are stocked in the library:
1.Priciples of Human Anatomy by Tortora
2.Anatomy and Physiology by Thibodeau and Patton
Recommended biology books held in the library
1.Human Biology: Form, Function and Adaptation (Dewitt)
2.Molecular Biology of the Cell (Alberts, Bray et al)
3.Biology: Concepts and Connections (Campbell, Mitchell, Reece)
4.Biology (Campbell)
IV Course Outline
The course is divided into four parts:
Week 1-5: An introduction to the anatomy of the human body: Anatomy and anatomical terms; Biomolecules; Cells; Tissues; The integumentary syste;. Principles of support and movement: Bone tissue; The skeletal system: the axial skeleton; The skeletal system: the appendicular system; Joints; Midterm exam I
Week 6-9: Muscle tissue; Muscular system; Systems of communication and control: The nervous system; The endocrine system. Midterm exam II
Week 10-13: Maintenance of the human body: The cardiovascular system; The lymphatic system; The respiratory system
Week 14-15: The digestive system; The urinary system; The reproductive systems. Final exam (comprehensive)
V Grading System
First mid-term: 25%
Second mid-term: 25%
Final exam: 30%
Home-work assignments: 20%
Grading scale
100 < A < 95%,
95% <A- < 90.5%
90.5% < B+ < 84.5%
84.5% < B < 80%
80% < B-< 75.5%
75.5% < C+ < 69.5%
69.5% < C < 65%
65% < C- < 60.5%
60.5% < D < 50%
F < 50%
VI Academic Honesty
Cheating in class on quizzes and tests is a serious offense. Any student caught cheating will receive an F for the course. A student may also be suspended for one semester. For more information concerning academic dishonesty, refer to the Code of Student Academic Responsibility.
VII Policies
(1) Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions and to ask questions.
(2) Announcements may be made during the semester.
(3) Useful information for the course may be found on the web.
(4) Syllabus, reading and homework problems are subject to change.
(5) Students are responsible for all lecture material, handouts, homework and assigned reading.
(6) Students are expected to attend all classes unless a reasonable excuse is given.
(7) Make up exams are not given. Students who legitimately miss an exam, due to a doctor's visit or family emergency must provide written documentation of the circumstances. A letter from the university counselor is accepted. Exams that are missed illegitimately result in a score of F. Grades for these students will be based on the remaining exams. Missing more than one exam results in an F grade.
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