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Course Syllabus: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Overview
This syllabus outlines the weekly topics, associated textbook chapters, and laboratory activities for a college-level Anatomy & Physiology course. The course covers foundational concepts in physiology, cell biology, metabolism, nervous system function, and sensory systems, aligning with standard Anatomy & Physiology curricula.
Weekly Topics and Associated Chapters
Week | Main Topic | Textbook Chapters | Lab Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 2 | Introduction to Physiology, Homeostasis | Ch. 1 | Lab 1 begins |
Sep 12 | Biomolecules & Basic Cell Structure | Ch. 2 (2.1) | Lab 1 continues |
Sep 19 | Metabolism, Enzyme Function, Anaerobic/Aerobic Metabolism | Ch. 2 (2.2), Ch. 3 | Lab 2 - Aerobic Metabolism |
Sep 26 | Membrane Transport, Nerve Action Potentials | Ch. 4, Ch. 7 | Lab 3 - Anaerobic Metabolism |
Oct 3 | Chemical Messengers, Nerve Cell Signaling | Ch. 5, Ch. 6 |
Midterm and Review Weeks
Oct 13-17: No classes (Thanksgiving & Reading Week)
Review: Material for Midterm 2
Second Half Topics
Week | Main Topic | Textbook Chapters | Lab Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
Oct 20 | Neural Synapses, Integration, CNS Organization | Ch. 8 (197-207) | Lab 4 - EMG |
Oct 27 | Sensory Systems, Learning & Memory | Ch. 9 (215-235), Ch. 10 (235-253) | |
Nov 3 | Motor Systems, Muscle Physiology | Ch. 11 (253-270), Ch. 12 (271-315) | Lab 5 - Muscle Contraction |
Nov 10 | Muscle Structure & Function, Fiber Types | Ch. 12 (315-330), Ch. 7.5 | Lab 6 - Tutorial |
Nov 17 | Midterm 2 | ||
Nov 24 | Motor Adaptation & Control | Ch. 13 (331-347), Ch. 14 | Lab 6 - Tutorial |
Dec 1 | Endocrine System Summary | Ch. 16 (348-361) |
Key Topics Covered
Homeostasis: The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions.
Cell Structure & Function: Organization and roles of cellular components.
Metabolism: Biochemical pathways for energy production, including aerobic and anaerobic processes.
Membrane Transport: Mechanisms for movement of substances across cell membranes.
Chemical Messengers: Hormones and neurotransmitters in cell signaling.
Nervous System: Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including synaptic transmission and sensory processing.
Muscle Physiology: Muscle structure, contraction mechanisms, and fiber types.
Endocrine System: Hormonal regulation and integration with other physiological systems.
Laboratory Activities
Lab 1: Introduction and attendance
Lab 2: Aerobic Metabolism
Lab 3: Anaerobic Metabolism
Lab 4: Electromyography (EMG)
Lab 5: Muscle Contraction
Lab 6: Tutorial and review
Additional Info
Chapters and page numbers refer to the course textbook (not specified in the document).
Some weeks are dedicated to review and midterm exams.
Thanksgiving and Reading Week are observed as breaks in the schedule.
