Biology 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture Course Objectives
An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Students who have completed this section of the course
1. should be able to describe the basic function of living organisms
2. should understand the scope of studies in A&P
3. should be able to use and understand descriptive anatomical and directional terminology relating
to anatomical position, body planes, sections, body cavities and regions
4. should be able to explain the levels of organization and survey of body systems, and the major components of each system
5. should be able to explain the basic concept of homeostasis, negative and positive feedback,
control systems, and how these homeostatic mechanisms apply to the body systems
The Chemical Level of Organization
Students who have completed this section of the course should be able to identify chemical structure and function relating to :
1. atoms and molecules
2. chemical bonding
3. chemical notation
4. chemical reactions
5. inorganic compounds/solutions
6. pH
7. organic compounds
The Cellular Level of Organization
Students who have completed this section of the course should be able to identify cellular structures and explain their respective functions relating to :
1. intracellular organization of the nucleus and cytoplasm
2. membrane structure and function
3. mechanisms for movement of materials across cellular membranes
4. organelles
5. protein synthesis
6. cellular respiration
7. somatic cell division
8.energy transfer using ATP
The Tissue Level of Organization
Students who have completed this section of the course should be able to describe the basic tissues of the body, their location and explain their functions relating to the following topics :
1. epithelial tissue
2. connective tissue
3. muscular tissue
4. nervous tissue
5. membranes
6. tissue injury, repair, and aging
Students who have completed this section of the course should be able to identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the integumentary system and describe the functions of the system relating to the following topics :
1. epidermis
2. dermis
3. subcutaneous layer
4. accessory structures
5. injury, repair, and aging
Students who have completed these sections of the course should be able to identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the skeletal system and explain their functional roles in osteogenesis, repair, & body movement with regards to the following topics
1. structure of bone
2. bone development and growth
3. remodeling, repair, and homeostasis
4. skeletal terminology and divisions
5. axial division
6. appendicular division
7. articulations
Students who have completed these sections of the course should be able to identify and describe the major gross andmicroscopic anatomical components of the muscular system and explain their functional roles in body movement, maintenance of posture, and heat productions with regards to the following topics :
1. function of muscle tissue
2. identification, general location and comparative characteristics of skeletal, smooth cardiac muscle tissue
3. detailed gross and microscopic anatomy of skeletal muscle
4. physiology of muscle contraction
5. skeletal metabolism
6. principles and types of whole muscle contraction
7. nomenclature of skeletal muscles
8. biomechanics and group actions of skeletal muscles (prime movers, synergists, etc.)
9. location and function of the major skeletal muscles
10. aging
Students who have completed these sections of the course should be able to identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the nervous system and explain their functional roles in communication, control, & integration with regards to the following topics
1. general functions of the nervous system
2. organization of the nervous system from both
anatomical & functional perspectives
3. gross and microscopic anatomy of nervous tissue
4. neurophysiology, including mechanism of
resting membrane potential, production of
action potentials, & impulse transmission
5. neurotransmitters & their role in synaptic transmission
6. sensory receptors and their roles
7. division, origin, and function of component parts of the brain
8. protectiveroles of the cranial bones, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid
9. structure and function of cranial nerves
10. anatomy of the spinal cord & spinal nerves
11. reflexes & their functional roles
12. physiology of sensory and motor pathways in
the brain and spinal cord
13. structure & functions of the automatic nervous system
14. comparison of somatic & autonomic nervous system
Students who have completed this section of the course should be able to identify and describe the major gross and microscopic anatomical components of the eye and ear andexplain their functional roles in vision, hearing, and equilibrium.
Students should also be able to identify and locate the receptors responsible for olfaction and gustation and briefly describe the physiology of smell and taste.
Students should also be able to discuss the general senses of pain, temperature, touch, pressure, and position with regards to receptors and function.