IndietroBI 231Z Anatomy & Physiology I: Course Schedule and Study Guide
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Course Overview
This study guide summarizes the BI 231Z Anatomy & Physiology I course schedule, highlighting key topics, chapters, and laboratory exercises. The course covers foundational concepts in human anatomy and physiology, focusing on tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, joints, nervous tissue, and muscular system. Students are expected to dedicate significant study time to master these topics.
Course Topics and Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction & Tissues
Chapter 1: The Human Body: An Orientation - Overview of anatomical terminology, body organization, and orientation.
Chapter 4: Tissue: The Living Fabric - Study of the four basic tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
Lab Exercise 1: The Language of Anatomy - Introduction to anatomical terms and positions.
Lab Overview - Orientation to laboratory procedures and expectations.
Week 2: Tissues & Integumentary System
Chapter 4: Tissue (continued) - Detailed study of tissue structure and function.
Chapter 5: The Integumentary System - Structure and function of skin, hair, nails, and associated glands.
Lab Exercise 3: Microscope and Its Uses - Introduction to microscopy for tissue examination.
Lab Exercise 6: Tissues (part 1) - Identification and classification of tissue types.
Week 3: Integumentary System, Bones, & Joints
Chapter 5: Integumentary System (continued) - Further exploration of skin and membranes.
Chapter 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissues - Structure, function, and classification of bones and cartilage.
Chapter 8: Joints - Types and functions of joints in the human body.
Lab Exercise 6: Tissues (part 2) - Continued tissue identification.
Lab Exercise 7: Integumentary System & Classification of Membranes - Examination of skin and membrane types.
Week 4: Joints & Nervous Tissue
Chapter 8: Joints (continued) - Detailed study of joint anatomy and physiology.
Chapter 11: Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue - Introduction to nervous system organization and neuron structure.
Lab Exam I - Covers Exercises 1, 3, 6, 7.
Lab Exercise 8: Bone Classification - Classification and identification of bone types.
Week 5: Nervous Tissue & Skeleton
Chapter 11: Nervous Tissue (continued) - Neuron physiology and function.
Lab Exercise 9: The Axial Skeleton - Study of skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.
Lab Exercise 9: The Fetal Skeleton - Examination of fetal bone development.
Week 6: Midterm & Skeleton
Lecture Midterm Exam - Covers Chapters 1, 4, 5, 6, and 8.
Lab Exercise 10: The Appendicular Skeleton - Study of limb bones and girdles.
Lab Exercise 11: Body Movements/Articulations - Analysis of joint movements and articulations.
Week 7: Nervous Tissue & Lab Exam II
Chapter 11: Nervous Tissue (continued) - Completion of neuron physiology.
Lab Exam II - Covers Bones (Exercises 8-11).
Lab Exercise 15: Histology of Nervous Tissue - Microscopic examination of nervous tissue.
Week 8: Muscle Tissue & Muscular System
Chapter 9: Muscles and Muscle Tissue - Anatomical organization of muscle tissue.
Muscular System Lectures Part I - Introduction to muscle structure and function.
Lab Exercise 12: Microscopic Anatomy, Organization and Classification of Skeletal Muscle - Study of muscle histology and classification.
Lab Exercise 13: Upper Body Muscular Anatomy - Identification of upper body muscles.
Week 9: Muscle Physiology & Lower Body Muscles
Muscle Physiology - Study of muscle contraction and function.
Muscular System Lectures Part II - Advanced muscle physiology.
Lab Exercise 13: Lower Body Muscular Anatomy - Identification of lower body muscles.
Week 10: Review & Lab Exam III
Course Review - Preparation for final exam.
Lab Exam III - Covers Nervous (Exercise 15), Muscles (Exercises 12 & 13).
Finals Week: Comprehensive Final Exam
Comprehensive Final Exam - Covers all course topics, with emphasis on material after midterm.
No Lab During Finals Week
Key Chapters and Concepts
Chapter 1: Human body orientation, anatomical terminology.
Chapter 4: Tissue types and their functions.
Chapter 5: Integumentary system structure and function.
Chapter 6: Bones and skeletal tissues.
Chapter 8: Joints and articulations.
Chapter 9: Muscles and muscle tissue.
Chapter 11: Nervous system fundamentals and nervous tissue.
Laboratory Exercises Overview
Exercise | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
Ex. 1 | The Language of Anatomy | Introduction to anatomical terms and positions |
Ex. 3 | Microscope and Its Uses | Microscopy techniques for tissue study |
Ex. 6 | Tissues | Identification and classification of tissue types |
Ex. 7 | Integumentary System & Membranes | Study of skin and membrane types |
Ex. 8 | Bone Classification | Classification of bones |
Ex. 9 | Axial & Fetal Skeleton | Study of skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage, and fetal bones |
Ex. 10 | Appendicular Skeleton | Study of limb bones and girdles |
Ex. 11 | Body Movements/Articulations | Analysis of joint movements |
Ex. 12 | Skeletal Muscle Anatomy | Microscopic anatomy and classification of skeletal muscle |
Ex. 13 | Muscular Anatomy | Identification of upper and lower body muscles |
Ex. 15 | Histology of Nervous Tissue | Microscopic study of nervous tissue |
Study Recommendations
Dedicate at least 120 hours of study for this 4-credit course.
Review lecture materials and complete all laboratory exercises.
Focus on understanding key concepts, terminology, and anatomical structures.
Prepare for exams by revisiting chapters and lab exercises listed above.
Additional Info
Prerequisites: "C" or better in Bi-112 and Ch-112 (or Bi/Ch 101 & 102).
Course is designed for self-motivated, disciplined students.
Exams are cumulative and emphasize both lecture and laboratory material.
