HUMAN ANATOMY 1
Fall 2017
Friday 9:00AM – 3:50PM
9:00AM – 12:05PM
12:45 – 3:50PM
Rm: Sci 224
Section 1114
Course Description: This course explores the principles of anatomy and physiology using humans as an example. This course will encompass a broad variety of topics, including an introduction to the histology and the major concepts of structure, function and pathology of most human organ systems. This course will serve as an introduction to the future study of many biologic subjects and will be an excellent preparatory class for those interested in a career in the medical arts.
Course Objectives Through knowledge gained in lecture, reading assignments, and interactive discussion of histologic slides, the student will be able to:
1. Define and apply anatomical terms and directions in the correct manner
2. Describe the bony structure of the axial skeleton
3. Describe the bony structures of the appendicular skeleton
4. Understand the structure and function of the various joints of the body
5. Describe & understand the musculature of the human body, including origins & insertions
6. Describe and understand the vascular supply of the body
7. Describe and understand the nervous system of the body, including how nerves work
8. Describe and understand the lymphatic structures of the body
9. Describe and understand the anatomy of the human heart
10. Describe and understand the anatomical structures of the respiratory system
11. Describe and understand the anatomical structures of the digestive system
12. Describe and understand the anatomical structures of the urinary system
13. Describe and understand the anatomical structures of the reproductive system
14. Describe and understand the anatomical structures of the integumentary system
15. Identify the four major types of tissues found in the human body by using a microscope or a computer presentation
16. Demonstrate reasonable proficiency when asked to dissect certain cat structures
Life Science - Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the semester, the student should be able to:
1. Name the systems of the human body, their general functions, the major organs that make up these systems, and the general contribution each organ makes to the system.
2. Identify microscopically and describe the structure and basic function of the tissue and cell types used to make up the major organs of the human body.
3. Demonstrate confidence in their understanding of biological concepts and the scientific method to evaluate and critique current media or a scientific report.
4. Independently identify and safely use the basic instruments of dissection (scissors, scalpel, forceps, probe); perform the basic dissection techniques of identifying, exposing, and/or removing tissues and organs and other structures; demonstrate dissections to others (i.e. classmates and instructor)
Prerequisites: English 1
Professor: Patricia Zuk, Ph.D
Contact info: I do not provide students with a phone number. However, you may communicate with me via email which I check several times a day and answer relatively quickly. The email that I check several times per day is . You may also use my SMC address () but I do not check this on a daily basis. If you are running late for an exam – you can get a message to me via your lab-mates. So be sure to exchange phone numbers with your fellow classmates.
Office hours: by appointment or Friday 8:30 – 9:00 AM (Rm. 220)
Course Text:
Option #1: Human Anatomy, Martini et al.
Option #2: Human Anatomy McKinley & O’Loughlin
Option #3: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Tortora et al. Many figures in my lecture notes are taken from this text. It is an excellent text for your collection. I generally bring a copy to class.
The most recent editions of these texts are usually available at the SMC Bookstore. However, older editions will be fine!!!
You might want to pick up one of these interactive CDs since they often have nice pictures of cadavers and models. They are also quite reasonable price-wise. Note the PAL CD is often sold with new texts – so check before you “double order”
1. Anatomy & Physiology Revealed: McGraw Hill Publishers. ISBN 978-0-07-337807-7, This one is a bit more expensive than the PAL CD I list below.
2. PAL: practice anatomy lab. Benjamin Cummings Publishers. ISBN 0-321-54725-X
There are also numerous “apps” that are available for your smartphones and tablets. I would definitely recommend getting one of these. They will be especially helpful for the bones and muscle section of the course. The Human Anatomy Atlas by Virtual Body is amazing! It is $39.99 but they have a smaller version that concentrates just on the bones and muscles. This one is about half the price.
If you don’t have a smartphone, you might also want to consider buying a basic atlas – such as the Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Wolf-Heidegger
PLEASE BRING YOUR TEXT TO CLASS!!!!!
I will supplement your materials with my own books and atlases. You may borrow these books during lab period.
The edition of the textbook rarely makes a difference. So if you have the 4th edition of the Martini text or the 11th edition of the Tortora – this will be fine. My lecture notes are based on these editions so some figures and page numbers may differ from your texts.
Materials Needed:
1. Course Textbook
2. Scantrons for written exams. These may be purchased in packets from the bookstore.
3. Number 2 pencils for the scantrons
4. Dissection kits – available in most college and university bookstores. Must have a scalpel, forceps and scissors (large and small).
5. Latex gloves – buy a box per group and share if desired
6. Lab coat – if desired
Dissections: This course uses animal and human materials to help you learn anatomical structures. You will have the opportunity to dissect several animal organs, in addition to a cat. You will also have the opportunity to view a dissected cadaver and will be given human organs to observe. These materials are to be treated with the utmost respect!!! NO photography of the human materials (cadaver or organs) is allowed!!! This is federal law. You may photograph the animal dissections to help you study. We, as SMC faculty and biology professors, take dissections very seriously. We believe that this material will help you learn your anatomy. We ensure that the companies who provide animal materials uphold all state and federal laws with respect to the humane treatment of animals. The cadavers are purchased from federally-approved sites. Therefore, we treat these dissection materials with respect. NO dissection materials are to leave the anatomy room whatsoever!! All waste materials are to be disposed of properly. If you are unsure as to how to work with animal material, please come and see me. Below is the department’s statement on ethics and the dissection of animal specimens.
Life Science Ethics Statement
In addition to upholding the already established SMC Honor Code of honesty, integrity, social responsibility, respect and civility (SMC Honor Code link), the SMC Life Science Department also commits to:
· Maintaining scientific currency within each discipline to present our students with current and relevant scientific findings as they relate to public, environmental and societal issues.
· Thoughtful and intentional use of materials and specimens to allow our students to reach their academic potential as they increase their competence in the life sciences.
· Objectivity and impartiality in evaluating student work to give accurate appraisals of student achievement.
· Assisting students in reaching their academic goals through advising, advocating and mentoring.
· Promoting collegiality among faculty as well as student groups.
· Fostering an appreciation for the value of all living things.
Statement on Dissection of Animal Specimens
The Faculty of the Life Sciences Department at Santa Monica College (henceforth the Faculty and SMC respectively) unanimously and unequivocally concludes that the dissection of preserved animal specimens is an essential part of learning about animal form, function and evolution. The Faculty support animal dissection provided that such use conforms with federal and state statutes governing such use, and fulfills clearly defined educational objectives including (1) Individual course objectives (2) matriculation requirements of careers for which animal dissection prepares students and (3) articulation agreements between SMC and various colleges and universities.
The dissection of preserved specimens is the only way in which students develop an understanding of the spatial (three-dimensional) relationships among organs and organ systems, normal variation both within and among species, and the texture and composition of structures and tissues. Alternatives, including labeled diagrams, photographs, models, charts, video presentations and computer simulations can be and are integrated with study of preserved animals to provide a more integrative understanding of animal form and function, but cannot alone replace dissection.
An in-depth and thorough understanding of animal anatomy through dissection is of particular importance for students whose educational and professional objectives include the treatment and care, or study of animal subjects including (but not limited to): nursing, physical therapy, chiropractic, medicine, respiratory therapy, physicians’ assistant, veterinary sciences, zoology, or other related academic fields. Many classes that do not involve animal dissection are available for students whose goals for transfer or degree completion are met through general education courses in biology.
Consistent with SMC Board Policy on Academic Freedom (BP 5210), the Faculty further agrees that instructors should retain sole responsibility for decision-making regarding the educational use of animals to meet the learning goals established through the curriculum development and approval process. The Faculty promotes respect for animal specimens used in dissection as a way of appreciating the value of all living organisms. The Faculty opposes any sweeping restrictions on animal use as encroachments on academic freedom and on the role of instructors in choosing how to best meet the educational objectives of their students.
Attendance: I will not take attendance at every lecture/lab. I will be taking attendance for the first few weeks to assess the number of drops. However, you are all adults and must obviously realize that to do well you must come to lecture/lab. Your grade will depend on your active attendance and your participation during lectures. You will be responsible for all information, lecture notes etc… that you miss! Missed exams CANNOT be made up. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! If you miss one – you will lose the marks.
Drop dates: All enrollment procedures are done on-line. YOU are responsible for your enrollment status in this course and in all others!!! So…..Be aware of drop dates. I will NOT drop you from the course. That is your responsibility. Therefore – if you choose to stop attending class and do not drop – you will receive a failing grade at the end of the semester. Let me reiterate - You are responsible for dropping this course. If not, you will receive a failing grade and I will NOT comply with any appeals etc…. Therefore, be responsible. Please do NOT assume I will take responsibility for maintaining your enrollment status because I will not.
Exams and Practical Exams: You will have three practical exams and three written exams. These written exams can include multiple-choice, true/false, short answers etc….. so bring a scantron and pencils on exam day. The written exams will encompass all lectures prior to the exam date. They will be 60 minutes long.
Since anatomy is about learning structures, you will also be given identification practical exams. These practical exams will involve what you learned in the lab portion of this course – e.g. identification of anatomical structures on models. These practical exams are only 45 minutes long and you will have to sign up for a session to take this exam.
Each exam day is structured the same way. In the morning you will have a chance to review your materials. You will then take your practical exam during the 45 minute session you signed up for. After a short break, you will then take a short written exam (60 minutes) that will test you on the topics we covered in lectures. The topics covered for each exam are posted on the anatomy webpage.
Each of your exams (practical or written) will be worth the same amount – 50 points.
Grades: I do not know what an A will be or a B etc… until I calculate final grades – so don’t ask!!!!!
The schedule given on the next page is a TENTATIVE schedule of topics. Topics may be changed to accommodate time needed.
ANATOMY 1: Human Anatomy
Patricia Zuk, Ph.D. Fall 2017
DATE Topic
Sept 1 - AM Introduction to Anatomy; The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue
Sept 1 – PM Skeletal System: The Axial skeleton – The Skull
Sept 8 – AM Skeletal System: The Axial skeleton cont…..
Sept 8 – PM Skeletal System: The Appendicular skeleton & Joints
Sept 15 – AM REVIEW SESSION #1 (9:00AM – 11:00AM)
Sept 15 – PM PRACTICAL #1 (Bones & Tissues) (12:00PM – 2:45PM)
Sept 15 – PM WRITTEN EXAM (Bones & Tissues) (3:00PM – 4:00PM)
Sept 22 – AM Histology of Tissues & the Skin
Sept 22 - PM Muscular System: Muscle Tissue
Sept 29 – AM Muscular System: Axial & Appendicular Muscles
Sept 29 - PM Nervous System: Nervous Tissue
Oct 6 – AM Nervous System: CNS (Sheep brain dissection)
Oct 6 - PM Nervous System: PNS
Oct 13 – AM Nervous System: Senses
Oct 13 - PM Nervous System: Senses cont…. (Sheep eye dissection)
Oct 20 - AM REVIEW SESSION #2 (9:00AM – 11:00AM)
Oct 20 - PM PRACTICAL #2 (Muscles & Nervous System) (12:00PM – 2:45PM)
Oct 20 – PM WRITTEN EXAM (Muscles & Nervous System) (3:00PM – 4:00PM)
Oct 27– AM Cardiovascular System: Heart (Sheep heart dissection)
Oct 27 - PM Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
Nov 3 – AM Respiratory System
Nov 3– PM Respiratory System
Nov 10 VETERAN’S DAY HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Nov 17 - AM Digestive System (Cat dissection)
Nov 17 - PM Digestive System cont….
Nov 24 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Dec 1 – AM Urinary System
Dec 1 - PM Reproductive System
Dec 8 - AM REVIEW SESSION #3 (9:00AM – 11:00AM)
Dec 8 – PM PRACTICAL #3 (CV, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive systems) (12:00PM – 2:45PM)
Dec 8 - PM WRITTEN EXAM (3:00PM – 4:00PM)