ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I - COURSE SYLLABUS

SKYLINE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

 

Instructor -     Mr. John Giacobbe, MA, RPA

 

Contacts -      voice: 480.763.8425  

email: jgiacobbe@skylineths.com  

                   webpage: http://www.nakedscience.org/skyline/index.html

 

Grades Based On:                                                                              Grading Scale:

 

Class Work and Projects:                       800 Points                                 A = 90 – 100%

Class Participation:                                200 Points                                 B = 80 – 89%

Weekly Assessments:                           800 Points                                 C = 70 – 79%

Final Exam:                                           200 Points                                 D = 60 – 69%

                                                                                                            F = 59% and below

Total Points:                                          2000 Points

 

Course Goals and Objectives:

 

By the end of the course each student will:

 

  1. Have an understanding of the systems and organs of the human body
  2. Understand the relationship of humans to other life forms
  3. Have an understanding of human disease and pathology
  4. Have a basic grasp of human growth and development
  5. Have a knowledge of possible career paths in the medical field

 

Course Themes:

 

Ø       Basic Chemistry & Biochemistry

Ø       Cells, Cell Structure, and Body Tissues

Ø       Heredity, Genetics, & Evolution

Ø       Skeletal System

Ø       Muscular System

Ø       Circulatory System

Ø       Nervous System

Ø       Reproductive System

Ø       Digestive System

Ø       Immune System

Ø       Careers in Medicine

 

Notebook Requirement:

 

As part of the requirements of passing this course you will need to keep a notebook. This notebook should include any handouts or materials you get in class, lab notes, and your daily lecture notes. Half of your participation points will come from keeping your notebook in order. You will be able to leave your notebook in the classroom, if you prefer. While I won’t directly grade your notes, all assessments will be based on notes you take during class, and you will be able to use your notebook on all assessments. As you progress in your education and your careers, the importance of your ability to take good notes cannot be underestimated. I will provide you with a notebook, but if you lose it you must replace it.

 

G While you can always use your notes, on the day of the exam or assessment you must come into class prepared. You will not be able to use the computer, print or access notes or any additional materials, or leave the class once the period starts. In addition, while you can share your notes prior to class starting, you will not be able to do so once the exam or assessment begins.

 

Assessments:

 

You will have an assessment, most Fridays, based upon the subject of the previous unit. These will include group and individual quizzes and exams, as well as task-oriented activities, all discussed in advance. Grades will also be based on class participation and behavior. All classes require paying attention and taking detailed notes, which you can use on all assessments, quizzes, and tests. Keeping accurate and complete notes is the key to doing well in all of my classes.

 

Course Outline:

 

Unit #               Title                                         Allotted Time   Subunits

 

Unit 1               Introduction to Anatomy          Three Days     1.1 What is Anatomy & Physiology

                                                                                                1.2 Organization of the Human Body

                                                                                                1.3 Scientific Method & Hypothesis Testing

                                                                                                1.4 History of the Study of Anatomy

 

Unit 2               Basic Chemistry                     Two Days        2.1 Classification of Matter 

                                                                                                2.2 Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding

                                                                                                2.3 Chemical Reactions

 

Unit 3               Biochemistry                           Two Days        3.1 Defining Organic & Biological Compounds

                                                                                                3.2 Carbon Properties & the Definition of Life

3.3 Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates & Lipids

 

Unit 4               Cells                                        Three Days     4.1 Cell Growth & Division

                                                                                                4.2 Sexual Reproduction & Meiosis

                                                                                                4.3 DNA: An Introduction

                                                                                                4.4 Cloning

 

Unit 5               Heredity & Genetics                Two Days        5.1 Laws of Heredity

                                                                                                5.2 Genetics

                                                                                                5.3 Human Genetics

                                                                                                5.4 DNA Technology

 

Unit 6               Evolution                                 Three Days     6.1 Mechanisms of Evolution

                                                                                                6.2 Evidence for Evolution

                                                                                                6.3 Extinction & Evolution

                                                                                                6.4 Primate Evolution

 

Unit 7               Skeletal System                      One Week       7.1 Functions of the Skeleton

                                                                                                7.2 Skeletal Biology and Bone Formation

                                                                                                7.3 Skeletal Anatomy & Physiology

                                                                                                7.4 Forensic Analysis of Bone

 

Unit 8               Muscular System                    One Week       8.1 Types of Muscle Tissue

                                                                                                8.2 Muscle and Bone Interaction

                                                                                                8.3 Skeletal Muscle Identification

                                                                                                8.4 Sports Physiology

 

Unit 9               Circulatory System                 One Week       9.1 Blood

                                                                                                9.2 Blood Vessels

                                                                                                9.3 The Heart

                                                                                                9.4 Vital Signs Measurement

 

Unit 10             Nervous System                     One Week       10.1 Central Nervous System

                                                                                                10.2 Peripheral Nervous System

                                                                                                10.3 Senses and Perception

                                                                                                10.4 Altered States

 

Unit 11             Reproductive System                         Three Days     11.1 Organs & Systems of Reproduction

                                                                                                11.2 Development

                                                                                                11.3 Reproductive Technologies

Unit 12             Digestive System                    Two Days        12.1 Digestive Physiology

                                                                                                12.2 Nutrition

                                                                                                12.3 Health and Nutritional Supplements

 

Unit 13             Immune System                     Two Days        13.1 Immunity

                                                                                                13.2 Disease & Pathology

                                                                                                13.3 Immune Systems

 

Unit 14             Careers in Medicine                Two Days        14.1 Nursing

                                                                                                14.2 Lab Technician

                                                                                                14.3 Physician

                                                                                                14.4 Forensics

 

Classroom Rules and Procedures:

 

Basic Rules

 

  1. Respect each other.
  2. Respect the learning environment.
  3. Arrive on time and prepared for class.
  4. Listen to the instructions given, and follow them closely, especially during a lab class. We will occasionally be dealing with hazardous materials and equipment, and the safety of you and your classmates is important.

 

Classroom Procedures

 

  • Each day, please enter the classroom, take your assigned seat, and begin working on the Bellwork assignment, which will be written on the board.

 

  • If you need assistance, wish to answer or ask a question, or for any other reason wish to get my attention, raise your hand and wait to be called on.

 

  • Do not interrupt another student when they are speaking, unless called upon to contribute.

 

  • If you need to leave the classroom for any reason, you must get my permission. Don’t forget to get your pass punched and signed by me. We have wild dogs patrolling the halls, and they attack the passless.

 

  • At the end of class, please put your chairs back, throw your trash away, replace your text book and any equipment used, and wait for me to dismiss you.

 

Miscellaneous Items

 

Honesty: Cheating is unethical and unacceptable. Plagiarism is using information or original wording in a paper without giving credit to the source; it is also unacceptable. Truly dreadful things will happen to you if I find you cheating. Plagiarism may be a new concept for you. We will discuss plagiarism and how to avoid it.

 

Sharing: I will listen to all comments, complaints, and suggestions regarding our class. If you learn nothing else from me, I want it to be that humans do best when we work together. The best way for you to have a good class is for us to work together. I believe in sharing experiences that relate to the class, and if you participate, the class will be more rewarding.

 

Cell Phones: Please do not even think of having your cell phone visible during class. I reserve the right to answer the phone if it rings, and I just might say something extremely wicked. Even if I’m not in the mood to chat, I will have to take the phone and give it to one of my dogs, they always eat theirs.

 

 

Classroom Consequences:

 

1st Offense – Verbal Warning

2nd Offense – Loss of Participation Points for the Day and a Phone Call Home

3rd Offense – Visit with the Vice Principal or Principal, Possible Loss of Break Period, Suspension, or Death