APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I

Revised Bloom’s Classification: Knowledge; Cognitive 

1. correctly use proper clinical terminology to describe the anatomy and basic physiology of the human body (1-Factual; 1-Remember)
2. properly identify structural features of human tissues and cells under light microscopy (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
3. properly identify human gross anatomy structures and features in a laboratory/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
4. explain the structural hierarchy and organizational levels of anatomical classification (2-Conceptual; 2-Understand)
5. explain the interrelationship of structure and function in macroscopic and microscopic aspects of human anatomy (2-Conceptual; 4-Analyze)
6. explain the anatomical interdependence of cells, tissues and organs (2-Conceptual; 2-Understand)
7. describe the basic physiological processes essential to human life (2-Conceptual; 1-Remember)
8. demonstrate professional and sensitive usage of language and behavior suited to clinical and laboratory settings (3-Procedural; 3-Apply)
9. communicate mechanistic anatomical explanations in clear, concise, and accurate language in short answer formats (2-Conceptual; 4-Analyze)
10. demonstrate foundational knowledge in cellular anatomy and physiology, general histology, chemistry and biochemistry for sufficient preparation to attempt APHY 102 ** (see detailed objectives for Bloom’s Taxa)
11. demonstrate knowledge in the below listed course content for sufficient preparation for further medical science and clinical coursework. ** (see detailed objectives for Bloom’s Taxa)

 

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - General Cellular Anatomy and Physiology

General Histology

Integumentary System

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Biochemistry

Chemistry

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Cellular Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Sensory System

**Detailed Learning and Assessment Objectives for Lecture Topics Listed in the APHY 101-102-201 Lecture Content and Assessment Objectives Map

APHY 101 Detailed Laboratory Learning and Assessment Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, students will:

1. recognize and describe the anatomy of major body cavities and serous linings in lab/clinical setting (2-Conceptual; 3-Apply)
2. visually recognize and describe major cellular components and organelles in diagrams and where applicable with optical microscopes and on selected electron micrographs (2-Conceptual; 3-Apply)
3. recognize and identify phases of mitosis in real cells under optical microscopy (2-Conceptual; 3-Apply)
4. recognize and classify the tissue class and subclass of human tissues under light microscopy (3-Procedural; 3-Apply)
5. recognize and describe the anatomy of skin layers, sub layers, and basic accessory structures and glands in lab/clinical setting and on light microscopy as relevant (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
6. recognize and describe the histological features of bone tissues and the major structural features of long bones in a lab/clinical setting and on light microscopy as relevant (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
7. recognize by location and morphology 150 to 175 principal bones and/or named structural features in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
8. recognize and describe 8 to 10 major soft tissue components of the knee joint in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
9. recognize by location and morphology approximately 100 major skeletal muscles in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
10. recognize by location and morphology 10-15 aspects of neuron cellular anatomy in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
11. recognize 30-35 cells/histostructural features in the gray and white matter of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and spinal cord cross-section under light microscopy (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
12. recognize by location and morphology 30-35 structural features of the brain and meninges in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
13. recognize by location and morphology the cranial nerves at the point where they leave or cross the ventral aspect of the brain in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
14. recognize several cells/histostructural features of the peripheral nervous system under light microscopy (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
15. recognize by location and morphology 8-12 major spinal nerve plexuses/named nerves in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
16. recognize by location and morphology 20-25 major features of the ear in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
17. recognize 8-10 histostructural features of the cochlea under light microscopy (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
18. recognize by location and morphology 25-30 major features of the eye and visual accessory structures in a lab/clinical setting (1-Factual; 3-Apply)
19. recognize several histostructural features of the retina under light microscopy (1-Factual; 3-Apply)

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)