Description:

This course provides basic knowledge on human structures and their function. Students will study the relationship of structures to function in the organ systems of the human body. Emphasis will be on the identification of the anatomical features and their functions. This course is integrated lecture and laboratory. 3 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk. The Open Anatomy Lab, 311 CLB, is available for students enrolled in Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy and Physiology classes at JCCC. Contact your professor, check the schedule outside of 311 CLB or call 913-469-8500, ext. 4124, for hours. A current student ID is required for using the Open Anatomy Lab.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify the basic structures of a human cell and describe the function of each of these structures.
2. Recognize the systemic approach to body organization and use this approach to organize human structures.
3. Identify histologic and gross structures associated with each body system.
4. Describe functions of organs and organ systems.
5. Demonstrate laboratory techniques and procedures required for study and assessment of the human body.
6. Recognize anomalies and common pathological conditions of human organ systems.
7. Refer to structures using professionally accepted terminology
8. Recognize and demonstrate productive attitudes and safe work habits in the laboratory.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Body Organization
   A. Define anatomy and physiology
   B. Explain the relationship between anatomy and physiology
   C. List the characteristics of life
   D. List the factors required for maintenance of life
   E. Use accepted anatomical terminology to describe body positions,
sections, and regions
   F. Locate major body cavities
   G. Identify membranes
   H. Name the major organ systems and list the organs associated with
each
   I. Identify vital signs
   J. Define homeostasis and summarize its significance
   K. Describe the systemic approach of study of the human body and
organize the body in this format.

II. Cytology
   A. Identify the human cell
   B. Identify the structures of the human cell
   C. List the functions of principle cell structures
   D. Summarize the Cell Theory
   E. Explain physiological movements through cell membranes
   F. Identify the stages of cell division in human cells
   G. Demonstrate proper staining of a human cell
   H. Identify prepared cells upon presentation
   I. Define common cytological terms

III. Histology
   A. Identify human tissues types upon presentation
   B. Categorize human tissues
   C. Describe the functions of each tissue type
   D. List locations of tissue types in the body
   E. Explain how glands are classified
   F. Define common histological terms

IV. Integumentary System
   A. List functions of the skin
   B. Identify the regions of the skin
   C. Identify organs of the integumentary system upon presentation
   D. List functions of the integumentary organs
   E. Describe factors involved in skin color
   F. Distinguish anomalies and pathologies of skin
   G. Define common dermatological terms

V. Skeletal System
   A. List functions of the skeletal system
   B. Identify bone structures
   C. Classify bones according to their shape
   D. Summarize bone growth and remodeling
   E. Recognize divisions of the skeleton
   F. Identify bones of the skeleton
   G. Identify foramina and processes of bones
   H. Distinguish anomalies and pathologies of bone
   I. Describe the effects of hormones that act on bone
   J. Classify joints based on structure and movement
   K. Identify joints
   L. Distinguish pathologies of joints

V. Muscular System
   A. List the functions of the muscular system
   B. Identify structures within skeletal muscle
   C. Describe how muscles structure is organized 
   D. Identify the muscle organs of the human body upon presentation
   E. Summarize the events of muscular contraction
   F. Explain how energy is supplied to muscle
   G. Summarize muscle fatigue
   H. Explain the effect of oxygen on muscle
   I. Describe how exercise affects skeletal muscle 
   J. Identify the three types of muscle
   K. Summarize muscle group function
   L. Define common terms associated with muscle and kinesiology
   M. Distinguish common muscle pathologies

VI. Nervous System
   A. List the functions of the nervous system
   B. Describe how nervous tissue is organized
   C. Identify the types of nerve cells
   D. List functions of nerve cells
   E. Identify structures within nerve cells
   F. Explain how an injured nerve may regenerate
   G. Explain nerve cell potentials
   H. Summarize the events at a synapse
   I. Distinguish between types of post synaptic potentials
   J. List factors that affect post synaptic potentials
   K. List the components of the reflex arc
   L. Summarize the importance of nerve pathway organization
   M. Identify the meninges 
   N. Distinguish between CNS and PNS
   O. Identify the organs of the CNS
   P. Identify the major parts of the brain and spinal cord
   Q. List the functions of the organs of the CNS
   R. Distinguish association areas of the cerebral cortex
   S. Distinguish between ANS and SNS
   T. Summarize the functions of the ANS
   U. Distinguish between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of
the ANS
   V. Identify the nerves of the PNS
   W.    Distinguish common nervous system pathologies
   X. Identify special senses

VII. Endocrine System
   A. Identify organs that secrete hormones
   B. Classify glands based on structure
   D. Classify glands based on function
   E. Explain hormone pathways and regulation

VIII. Cardiovascular System
   A. Identify the components of blood upon presentation
   B. List the functions of each type of blood cell
   C. Explain control of red blood cell production
   D. List the functions of blood plasma
   E. Summarize blood typing procedures
   F. Summarize the events in coagulation
   G. Identify the structures of the heart
   H. Describe the pathway of blood through the heart chambers
   I. Explain heart contraction
   J. Summarize the events of the conduction system
   K. Identify common physiological tests 
   L. Perform vital signs
   M. Identify the types of blood vessels
   N. Locate major arteries and veins of the body
   O. List functions of each type of blood vessel
   P. Distinguish common heart, blood, and vessel anomalies using standard
medical reports
   Q. Define terminology used in the medical community relating to
cardiovascular care

IX. Digestive System
   A. Identify digestive organs, their regions, and structures upon
presentation
   B. Distinguish between alimentary canal organs and accessory organs
   C. List and explain the functions of the digestive system
   D. List the functions of each digestive organ
   E. Explain how the contents of the alimentary canal are moved
   F. Describe common pathologies of digestive organs
   G. Summarize factors that affect digestion

X. Respiratory System
   A. Identify respiratory organs, their regions, and structures upon
presentation
   B. Summarize the events in inspiration and expiration
   C. List and explain the functions of the respiratory system
   E. Define common respiratory ailments
   F. List nonrespiratory air movements
   G. Classify respiratory organs as upper or lower tract
   H. Explain the exchange of gases at the alveolar level
   I. Distinguish common breathing anomalies using standard medical
reports
   J. Identify clinical pathologies of the respiratory system

XI. Urinary System
   A. Identify urinary organs, their regions, and structures upon
presentation
   B. List and explain the functions of the urinary system
   C. Trace the pathway of blood through the kidney
   D. Explain the events of urine formation
   E. Summarize the events of micturition
   F. Identify common anomalies of the urinary system

XII. Reproductive System
   A. Identify reproductive organs, their regions, and structures upon
presentation
   B. List the functions of each reproductive organ
   C. Identify analogous organs of both gender systems
   D. Explain how hormones control sexual characteristics
   E. Trace the complete path of sperm cells
   F. Trace the complete path of an egg through fertilization and
pregnancy
   G. Identify common STDs
   H. Lymphatic System
   I. Identify lymphatic organs
   J. List the functions of the lymphatic system

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Tests will be the primary instruments used to measure the student's
competencies

   Up to 90-100%     Tests and Final Exam
   Up to  0- 10%     Quizzes/Assignments
            100%

Grading Scale:
   A =  90% - 100%
   B =  80% -  89%
   C =  70% -  79%
   D =  60% -  69%
   F =   0% -  59%

Caveats:

1. Individual instructors may utilize attendance points for bonus points toward the final grade. These points are not to exceed 2% of the final points possible for the course.
2. The schedule and procedures for this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.