Syllabus Overview: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) – Summer Session

Syllabus Overview: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (A&P)

Course Structure and Weekly Topics

This syllabus outlines the weekly lecture topics and exam schedule for the Allied Health Sciences summer session course at Nassau Community College, based on the textbook Fundamentals of A&P, 12th ed, Martini. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to human anatomy and physiology, covering foundational concepts and major body systems.

• Week 1: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Chemical Level, Cellular Level

• Week 2: Cellular Level, Tissue Level

• Week 3: Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Articulations (Joints)

• Week 4: Muscular Tissue, Nervous Tissue

• Week 5: Nervous Tissue, Spinal Cord, Brain, Cranial Nerves, Sensory Pathways

Exam Schedule

• Exam 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3 (Introduction, Chemical Level, Cellular Level)

• Exam 2: Chapters 4, 5, 6 (Tissue Level, Integumentary System, Skeletal System)

• Exam 3: Chapters 9, 10 (Articulations, Muscular Tissue)

• Exam 4: Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15 (Nervous Tissue, Spinal Cord, Brain, Sensory Pathways)

Course Policies and Expectations

• Exams: Four non-cumulative exams, each consisting of 70 multiple-choice questions. Each exam is 75 minutes long and only one attempt is allowed per student.

• Make-Up Exams: Offered only with a doctor's note and are difficult to schedule during the summer session.

• Homework: Students are expected to read each chapter before it is covered in class to ensure understanding and participation.

• Grading: Lecture and lab grades are combined for a single final grade, prepared by the lecture instructor.

• Responsibility: Students are responsible for all material in the listed chapters and will be tested accordingly.

Major Topics Covered

• Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

• Chemical Level of Organization

• Cellular Level of Organization

• Tissue Level of Organization

• Integumentary System

• Skeletal System

• Articulations (Joints)

• Muscular Tissue

• Nervous Tissue, Spinal Cord, Brain, Cranial Nerves, Sensory Pathways

Study Recommendations

• Read each chapter before the corresponding lecture.

• Review major concepts, definitions, and diagrams in the textbook.

• Prepare questions in advance for clarification during lectures.

• Utilize lab sessions to reinforce lecture material.

Additional info: This syllabus provides a structured overview of the course content and expectations. Students should use this as a guide for weekly preparation and exam readiness.