Human Anatomy and Physiology

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1 Department of Humanities and Sciences (310) Fall Quarter 2015 Human Anatomy and Physiology Physiological Sciences X Reg# units lintel, US Library of Congress Tentative syllabus subject to revision revised 7/28/15 Instructor: Erik Schweitzer, M.D., Ph.D. schweitzer@mednet.ucla.edu Day of the Week/Inclusive Dates: Tuesdays 7:00-10:00 PM ; 9/22/15-12/8/15 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 5249 Boelter Hall, UCLA Office Hours: Tuesdays 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM, by arrangement; room CHS Course Description: This course presents an integrated introduction to the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Systems covered will include the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. The functional properties of the human body will be analyzed from the molecular level to the entire organism. Required Text: Frederic H. Martini & Edwin F. Bartholomew, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 6th ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2010 (ISBN for hard copy; ISNB for loose leaf version. An etext version is also available and can be purchased on the website " Note that these versions of the textbook are bundled with an excellent online learning and study resource, "Mastering A&P", which I find very helpful and highly recommend to students. If you buy a used 1

2 textbook the access code to this resource may no longer be active, but you can buy access separately from the "Mastering A&P" website. Recommended Texts: David McCaulay, The Way We Work, Houghton Mifflin Co., ISBN Human Body, DK Press, 2001, ISBN I highly recommend watching the following video the first week of class; it will help orient you for success and provide you with some valuable tips to do well in the course: In addition, if you have weak spots in your background preparation for this course, I recommend "Get Ready for A&P", which is part of "Mastering A&P", and which will help identify weak areas and review these areas in preparation for this course. Additional Required Materials: 5-10 small Scantron forms (882-E) and 2 large Scantron forms (884-E) UCLA Extension Administrative Contact for this Course: Kathleen Cho; kcho@unex.ucla.edu; (310) General Goals: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic anatomical and physiological terminology. Describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of the major tissues, organs, and organ systems of the human body. Explain how each organ system functions in a healthy human body, and how these systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Demonstrate an acquaintance with the more common diseases and disorders that disrupt the functions of the body. Specific Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following: Define the scope, importance, and methods of anatomical and physiological studies and knowledge of the human body. Explain the chemical principles underlying physiological processes, and apply these principles to anatomical and physiological properties of the human body. Describe the molecular and sub-cellular components of cells, and explain how they relate to the integrated functioning of differentiated cells. Identify the four basic types of tissue in the body, and explain the sub-types of these tissues as well as the specialized role each tissue type plays in the overall structure and function of the human body. Describe the structure and explain the function of the ten major organ systems in the human body: integumentary system, muscular system, nervous system and special sense organs, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphoid and immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system. Analyze and explain how each organ system in the body relates to other organ system and how each system interacts to maintain homeostatic conditions compatible with life. 2

3 This is a Web-Enhanced Course: This course will use a password-protected internet site on Canvas to post course materials and announcements. Course materials will include the syllabus, lecture notes, handouts and internet links referenced in class (no hard copies of course materials will be made available in class; please print any reference materials you would like to have in class). Here are some important points about web-enhanced courses: Students must have basic computer skills, including the use of word processing, and the ability to use internet browsers such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. Course materials will become available two days before the beginning date of the course. Discussion forums on the course website can be used to interact with your fellow students. Planning Your Study Time: This course offers 4 units of X400 (post-baccalaureate)-credit. To plan your study time, it is estimated that you will spend 3 hours per week "in class" with the instructor and approximately 9 additional hours per week outside of class studying for exams, reading, and completing assignments. Depending on the extent of your academic preparation and recent college-level coursework in this topic area, the amount of study time needed may vary considerably. Statement of Educational Philosophy: Education is a cooperative process between instructor and student. The primary responsibility for learning rests with the student. My role as an instructor is to aid you in every way that I can by combining conventional and innovative methods to facilitate learning. The fundamental resources in the course are the readings in the textbook, lectures, and class discussions. Student Records: Students can access and update student records online by visiting: and clicking on My.Extension on the left navigation bar, selecting Student's Course Essentials, and following the directions to log in. Student's Course Essentials lets you view your grades, request an official transcript, change credit status on a current course, obtain enrollment verification, update your personal information, and much more. Student Conduct: By enrolling in this course, students are expected to comply with the UCLA Extension Student Conduct Guidelines provided in the current Quarterly catalog (print or online) under General Information. Be advised that cheating will not be tolerated. Any student who is caught cheating will receive a failing grade and may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with University rules on student misconduct. Please silence all cell phones and refrain from texting during class lectures. Accommodations for Disabilities: To arrange any accommodations for any disability, please contact the UCLA Extension Services for Students with Disabilities. Website: 3

4 Phone: (310) Campus Escort Service: The UCLA Police Department provides a free walking escort service every day of the year from dusk until 1 a.m. This service is available to walk students, faculty, staff members and visitors to and from anywhere on campus, in Westwood Village and in the village apartments. CSO Safety Escorts are uniformed students who have received special training and are employed by the UCLA Police Department. To obtain an escort, please call (310) Please allow 15 to 20 minutes for your escort to arrive. Grading: Course grades will be based on the following: 8 quizzes, 25 points each: 2 exams, 150 points each: Total: Letter Grade % A AB+ B BC+ C CD F > < points 300 points 500 points # Points <300 Quizzes are given at the beginning of each class, so please arrange to arrive on time. Quizzes will cover only the material from the preceding lecture. In contrast, the mid-term and final exams are cumulative--the mid-term will cover all material in the first half of the course and the final exam will cover material from the entire course. There can be no alternatives or make-ups for the quizzes or exams. However, please note that there are 9 scheduled quizzes; only 8 of these will be counted. You can use the extra quiz to accommodate an unavoidable absence for one class session. Only your 8 highest quiz scores will be counted. Note that both the mid-term and final exams will be counted and that there are no alternatives or make-ups possible for these exams. All grades are final when filed by the instructor on the Final Grade Report. 4

5 Lecture Schedule n.b.: Text Chapters refer to Martini & Bartholomew, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology; related chapters in Macaulay, The Way We Work are shown in brackets: [ ]. Week Date Topic Text Chapters Quiz/Exam 1 September 22 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Chemical Level of Organization 1-2 [1] no quiz 2 September 29 Cellular and Tissue Levels of Organization 3-4 [1] Quiz 1 3 October 6 Integumentary System, Skeletal System 5-6 [6] Quiz 2 4 October 13 Muscular System 7 [6] Quiz 3 5 October 20 Nervous System & Special Senses 8-9 [4] Quiz 4 6 October 27 Written Mid-term Exam 1-9 Mid-Term 7 November 3 Endocrine System; Blood; Cardiovascular System I [2 & 5] Quiz 5 8 November 10 CV System II; Lymphoid & Immune Systems November 17 Respiratory & Digestive Systems [2 & 3] Quiz 7 10 November 24 Nutrition & Metabolism; Urinary System 17 & 18 Quiz 8 11 December 1 Reproductive System [7] Quiz 9 12 December 8 Written Final Exam 1-20 Final Quiz 6 Course Syllabus Subject to Update by the Instructor Additional Recommendations to succeed in this course: This is a demanding course that will move rapidly through all aspects of the human body. Successful completion of the course will require both extensive memorization of the nomenclature and vocabulary necessary for an understanding of physiology as well as the development of a conceptual understanding of the origins, mechanisms, and interactions of the biochemical, structural, and functional aspects of the human organism. Plan to spend 3-4 hours of studying for every hour of lecture. Be aware that this means 9-12 hrs of independent study time (completing class assignments, reading, and studying for exams) per week. 5

6 Here are eight suggestions to help you get the most out of this class: Skim through the assigned chapters in the text before class. Come to class prepared to assimilate new perspectives on the reading material and to ask questions about topics that remain unclear after the lecture. There will always be an opportunity to participate in class by asking or answering questions. Don t be afraid to take part in this give-and-take. Attend every lecture and take written notes. Make a point of flagging anything you do not understand so that these can be clarified by re-reading the text, by consulting with your classmates, or by discussion with the instructor. Study regularly and without distractions. Cramming is not nearly as effective a way to learn as is studying in smaller chunks and are regular intervals. One of the reasons the exams are cumulative is to encourage long-term learning rather than a cram-and-forget strategy. As a rule of thumb, plan to study three hours for each hour of lecture; individual students may need more or less than this. Study with a partner or in a group. Active learning, in which you generate statements, questions, and explanations, is much more effective than passive learning listening or reading only. Besides, it s more fun. Review your lecture notes. If you find it useful, re-write them in summary form or on flash cards for later re-review. Take advantage of multi-modal learning resources. People learn best in different ways. Some people are auditory learners, some are text-based learners, some are visual learners, some are spatial learners, some are participatory (motor) learners, some are social learners, and some are explanatory learners. Most people learn best with a combination of these strategies. And everyone is different there is no one strategy I can suggest that is the best learning method for everyone, so you need to determine how you learn best and use those strategies. There is a multitude of resources available for this class. These include, but are not limited to, the textbook, online animations (My A&P and YouTube), flash cards, coloring books, online quizzes and review exercises, atlases, your fellow students and myself. Many of these can and should be used outside of class hours. I cannot lead you through all these materials, but I am happy to make suggestions and point you in the right direction. Your success in this class depends largely on your taking the initiative to learn effectively. Take advantage of as many of these resources as you find useful! Ask questions. Make a note during your reading and in lecture of things you don t understand. Then research the answers until you understand them first read more carefully in the text, then ask one of your classmates, search the Internet, or make an appointment to visit my office hours to discuss concepts or items that you still do not grasp. Enjoy the adventure and marvel at the elegance and beauty of the human body! 6