Division: Mathematics and Science

Department: Biology

Subject Code: BIOLCourse #: 121

Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I

HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FORM 335

Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]

1.Digital Description:

Credit hours:4.0

Lecture hours: 3.0

Lab hours:3.0

BL: []⅓ [X]½ []⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)

2.Catalog Description:

Intended for students who contemplate careers in Allied Health fields. Basic body organization; functional biochemistry; cytology, histology, study of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and respiratory systems, and emphasis on the study of normal anatomy and physiology with clinical applications. A laboratory fee is required.

Minimum Grade Required

3.Prerequisites:

Corequisites: None

Other:High school biology and chemistry or HACC equivalents.

4.Learning Outcomes

[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential

knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

  • List common technical combining roots, prefixes, and suffixes
  • Explain the chemistry of cell activities, including chemical bonds and reactions, pH and buffers, qualities of water
  • List the major types and functions of the macromolecules(Biochemicals): lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids
  • List the organelles of the cell and their functions
  • Describe in detail, the steps and significance of mitosis and meiosis
  • List the major tissues of the body and where they are found
  • Describe the anatomy, physiology, and selected pathology of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, and integumentary systems

5.Planned Sequence of Learning Activities

[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]

  1. Basic body organization
  2. Functional biochemistry
  3. Cytology
  4. Histology
  5. Skeletal System
  6. Muscular System
  7. Circulatory/Cardiovascular System
  8. Lymphatic System
  9. Respiratory System
  10. Integumentary System

6.Assessment of Student Learning

[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]

Exams, quizzes, and practicums will be used to evaluate learning and assign grades.

Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is kept on file in the division office.

7.List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,

BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,

F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]

C - Tortora and Derrickson, Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, latest edition, John Wiley & Sons.

C - Jeffrey and Sundrud, The Purple Book w/ DVD, latest edition,Cengage Learning.

B - Amitrano and Tortora, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, latest edition, Thomson Brook/Cole.

C - Mosby, Mosby's Dictionaryof Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, latest edition, Mosby Elsevier.

B - Kapit and Elson, The Anatomy Coloring Book, latest edition, Benjamin Cummings Pearson Education.

C - Krieger, A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy and Physiology, latest edition, Morton Publishing.

8.Prepared by Faculty Member:John T. Sword Date: 10/27/09

9.Approved by Department Chairperson: R.C. Hairston Date: 4/26/10

10.Approved by Academic Division Dean: Juliette Winterer Date: 5/14/10

This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.

This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.

If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.

11.Director, Curriculum Compliance:Catherine A. LencioniDate:5/17/10

12.Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Ronald R. Young Date:5/17/10

13.Original Date of course approval by the college:197220

14.Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]: Aug 2003

12/1/04

Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09

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