ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (BIO 2311) SYLLABUS

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (BIO 2311)SYLLABUSNEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OFTECHNOLOGYThe City University Of New YorkSchool of Arts and SciencesDepartment of Biological SciencesCourse InformationCourse title:Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Lecture and Laboratory)Course code:BIO2311 and BIO2311LCredit Hours:Prerequisite:Text and OtherMaterials:CourseDescription:4 credit hours3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab per week for 15 weeksBIO 1101 or equivalent, and CUNY certification in reading and writing.Coreq: BIO2311 Lab.LectureFundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th ed., 2015, by F.Martini, J.L. Nath and E.F. Bartholomew; PearsonHuman Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual (Fetal Pig),12th ed., 2014, by E. N. Marieb and L.A. Smith; PearsonLabLab coat and dissecting instruments.This is the first part of a two semester course.Grading Procedure (see Grading Policies for details)Lecture: 60% of the final grade (based on 3-4one hour exams)Lab: 40% of the final grade (based on minimumof 4 quizzes and 2 practical exams).Course CoordinatorsVasily Kolchenko, Olufemi SodeindeLecture Instructor:Phone & Email:Lab Instructor:Phone & Email:1

Course DescriptionThis is the first part of a two semester course. It covers the anatomy and physiology of the cell, tissues,integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, College-level generalbiology course with lab or a score of 85 or above on the New York State Regent’s exam and CUNYproficiency in reading and writing.Student Learning OutcomesStudents will:1. Describe the levels of organization of living organisms.2. Define and explain basic medical terminology as related to the anatomy and physiology.3. Understand, identify, and describe the various regions, sections, positions and directions of thebody.4. Identify and describe the major body cavities and their subdivisions.5. Understand and describe the anatomy and physiology of the cell, tissues, skeletal, muscular,nervous and integumentary system.6. Define and describe mechanisms involved in homeostatic regulation of the body.7. Develop basic dissection techniques relevant to the field of anatomy.8. Develop basic laboratory techniques relevant to the field of physiology.Gen Ed Common Core Learning Objectives (Goals)Students will:1. Value knowledge and learning.2. Use the arts, sciences and humanities as a forum for the study of values, ethical principles, andthe physical world.3. Employ scientific reasoning and logical thinking.4. Gather, interpret, evaluate, and apply information discerningly from a variety of sources.5. Acquire the tools for lifelong learning – how to learn, how they learn, knowledge of resources.6. Engage in an in-depth, focused, and sustained program of study.7. Pursue disciplined, inquiry-based learning in the major.8. Derive meaning from experience as well as gather information from observation.9. Understand and employ both quantitative and qualitative analysis to describe and solveproblems, both independently and cooperatively.10. Understand and appreciate the range of academic disciplines and their relationship to the fields ofprofessional and applied study.11. Demonstrate intellectual honesty and personal responsibility.Students will:CUNY Common Core Learning Outcomes1. Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of a life or physical science.2. Apply the scientific method to explore natural phenomena, including hypothesis development,observation, experimentation, measurement, data analysis, and data presentation.3. Use the tools of a scientific discipline to carry out collaborative laboratory investigations.4. Gather, analyze, and interpret data and present it in an effective written laboratory or fieldworkreport.5. Identify and apply research ethics and unbiased assessment in gathering and reporting scientificdata.2

Organization of the Human BodyReview Metric system (xiv – xx)Ex. 1 - The Language of Anatomy1 - 10Anatomic Position. Body Orientation and Direction, Body Planes andSections, Surface Anatomy, Body Cavities, Serous Membranes15 - 24Ex. 2 - Organ Systems Overview.Transport MechanismsEx. 5 – The Cell: Transport Mechanisms and Cell PermeabilityPassive Transport: Diffusion, Filtration; Active TransportBasic Tissues of the BodyEx. 6 - Classification of TissuesEpithelial Tissue; Connective TissueEx. 7 - The Integumentary SystemWeek 7Week 6Week 5Week 3The Microscope and Its UsesEx. 3 - Care and Structure of the Compound Microscope,Magnification and Resolution,Use of the. Microscope Preparation of a Wet Mount, use protozoa.Cell Structure and DivisionEx. 4 - The Cell: Anatomy and DivisionCell Division, compare whitefish blastula and onion root tip; Meiosis.Video – “Mitosis and Meiosis”Week 4Week 2Week 1Laboratory ScheduleThe Skeletal System – IEx. 8 - Bone Classification and StructureBone Markings and ClassificationGross Anatomy of a Typical Long BoneMicroscopic Structure of Compound BoneChemical Composition of BoneEx. 10 - The Appendicular SkeletonThe Skeletal System - IIEx. 9 - The Axial SkeletonThe Skull; The Vertebral Column; The Thoracic CageEx. 9 - The Fetal Skull27 – 3439 - 4853 - 6267 – 8693- 102107 – 115149- 162121 – 140140The Skeletal System – IIIEx. 11 – Articulations and Body Movements171 - 184Fibrous, Cartilaginous, and Synovial Joints; Demonstrating Movementsof Synovial JointsReview for Bone Practicum3

Week 8Week 10The Nervous SystemEx. 19 - The Spinal Cord and NervesUse the Physio-EX CDEx. 21 - Human ReflexesThe Brain and Cranial NervesEx. 17 - Gross Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial NervesDissection of the Sheep BrainVideo – “The Hidden Universe”.Week 15Week 14Week 13Histology of Nervous TissueEx. 6 - Histology of NerveEx. 15- The Histology of Nervous Tissue,Neuron Anatomy; Classification; Structure of a nerveWeek 11Ex. 12 - Microscopic Anatomy, Organization and Classification of 189 – 194Skeletal MuscleEx. 14 – Skeletal Muscle Physiology: Action Potential; Contraction237 - 252Use the Physio-EX CDWeek 12Week 9Organization and Activity of Muscle TissueEx. 6 - Histology of the Muscle Types83 – 85Ex. 13 – Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System – Classification of 199 - 228Skeletal Muscles and Identification of the superficial muscles of thebodyBONE PRACTICUMSpecial Senses – VisionEx. 23 – Special Senses: VisionAnatomy of the Eye; Dissection of Cow (sheep) eyeEx. 24 - Visual Tests and ExperimentsVideo – “The Eye and Ear”General Sensation & Special Senses - Hearing and EquilibriumEx. 22 - General SensationStructure of General Sensory ReceptorsReceptor Physiology; Distribution and Localization of ReceptorsAdaptation to Touch and TemperatureReferred Pain; Video – “The Moving Parts”Ex. 25- Special Senses: Hearing and Equilibrium; Anatomy of the EarEx. 26 – Special Senses: Taste and Olfaction82- 83257 - 264311 – 322339 - 348279 - 296361 – 368373 - 378353 – 358383 – 393399 - 404Practical Exam(Gross Skeletal Muscle; CNS – Brain and Special Senses (Eye &Ear)Practical Exams are required on the Skeleton (Lessons for weeks 3, 4, and 5); Gross BodyMusculature (Ex. 13); and the Brain and Eye (Ex. 19 and 24). For review, students should useReview Sheet pages at the end of each exercise.4

Chapter 1:1 - 26Chemical Level of Organization:States of MatterComponents of MatterIons – distribution and functionsSalts – distribution and function of electrolytes NaCl,pH and buffersWater - propertiesCytoplasmChapter 2:27- 64Cellular Level of OrganizationGeneralized Animal Cell; OrganellesMembranes TransportCell DivisionProtein SynthesisEnergy ProductionChapter 3:65 - 113Chapter 4:114 – 151;Week 4Tissue level of OrganizationEpithelial Tissue; Connective Tissue; Muscle Tissue; Nervous TissueMembranesTissue Injury & AgingSkinSkeletal System AnatomyChapter 6:Bones Development180 -207Classification of Bones, HistologyAppendicular Skeleton, Axial Skeleton and Articulations (done in lab)Week 7Week 6Week 3Week 2Week 1Anatomy & PhysiologyDefinitionControl and HomeostasisOrganization and the BodyLevels. of OrganizationAnatomical Terms, Body Regions, Cavities, PlanesWeek 5Lecture ScheduleChapter 5:152 - 179BioelectricityMembranes PotentialsBioelectricityChapter 3:99, 102;Ch. 12:402 – 416Muscular SystemMuscle TissueMuscle PhysiologyChapter 10:291 – 3355

Week 8Week 9Week 10Week 11Week 12Week 13Week 14Week 15NeurophysiologyNervous TissueAnatomy and Physiology of NeuronsChapter 12:392 - 399NeurophysiologySynaptic CommunicationNeuromuscular JunctionsChapter 12:416 - 432The Spinal CordStructure and Functions:Distribution and Function of Spinal Nerves and PlexiReflexesChapter 13:433 – 464The BrainStructure and FunctionsCranial NervesChapter 14:465 – 511Nervous System Pathways and ProcessingSensory Pathways:Motor PathwaysChapter 15:512– 533Nervous System Pathways and ProcessingHigher Order Functions (speech, memory, etc.),Brain chemistry,Behavior, and aging:Chapter 16:552 – 564Autonomic Nervous SystemOrganization and Functions:Visceral Autonomic reflexesChapter 16:535 – 552The Sense OrgansSensory MechanismsCutaneous sensationVisceral sensationChemical sensesChapter 17:565 – 609The chapter review (Study Outline) at the end of each chapter is a good place to start the assignedreading for a particular topic. For review, students should use the Review Questions at the end ofeach chapter and other useful resources available.6

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Grading PoliciesStudents’ performance on this course will be evaluated as follows:Lecture: 60% of final grade (based on 4 exams)Lab: 40% of final grade, based on a minimum of 4 quizzes, and 2 practical examinations (Skeleton andHuman/Sheep’s Brain and Eye)ASSIGNMENTSPOINTSLetter grades will be determined using astandard percentage point evaluation asoutlined below:Lab QuizzesMinimum 4 QuizzesLecture ExamNOTE40%2 Practical Exams –(Skeleton, Human/SheepBrain and Eye)A:A-:B :B:B-:C 76.960-69.9Below 60Exam 115%Percentage Category:Exam 215%Exams60%Exam 315%Lab Quizzes andPracticalExaminations40%Exam 415%8

Week 7 Laboratory Schedule Organization of the Human Body . Review . Metric system (xiv – xx) . The Brain and Cranial Nerves Ex. 17 - Gross Anatomy of the Brain and Cranial Nerves Dissection of the Sheep Brain : . at the end of each exercise. 4 : Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Lecture Schedule Anatomy & Physiology :