Welcome Back to School Anatomy & Physiology Mr. Levine

QOD Define “Anatomy” Define “Physiology” Why study A&P?

“Why all this interest in the human body? The answer to this question seems quite clear to me: your body is the only thing you carry with you from the moment you are born until your very last breath. Knowledge of one's body, its structure (how it is put together) and its function (how it works) represents some of the most practical, useful information a person could possibly want to possess.” Dr. Roy Glover, Medical Director Former Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology University of Michigan

Course Description Anatomy is defined as the branch of science that studies the structure of body parts and their organization. Anatomy is defined as the branch of science that studies the structure of body parts and their organization. Physiology is defined as the branch of science that studies how these parts function. Physiology is defined as the branch of science that studies how these parts function. The Skeletal system, the Muscular system, the Nervous system, the Endocrine system, the Cardiovascular system, the Lymphatic system, the Digestive system, the Respiratory system, the Urinary system, the Reproductive system and the Integumentary system will all be considered. The Skeletal system, the Muscular system, the Nervous system, the Endocrine system, the Cardiovascular system, the Lymphatic system, the Digestive system, the Respiratory system, the Urinary system, the Reproductive system and the Integumentary system will all be considered.

A male patient in your office presents with the following: his hair appears to be thinning, skin is dry and nails are brittle. He complains that he has trouble concentrating and remembering things, like where his keys are. He reports feeling tired on a regular basis. He is 28 years old and overweight. 1) Identify the signs and symptoms 2) What steps would you take to diagnose this patient. Q.O.D.

Expectations Students should come to class on time and prepared. Attendance and preparation is vital to success in class. Students should come to class on time and prepared. Attendance and preparation is vital to success in class. Students are to participate in class and be respectful of others. Students are to participate in class and be respectful of others. Homework is expected to be done every day and turned in on time. Late homework will not be accepted. Homework is expected to be done every day and turned in on time. Late homework will not be accepted. Students are to produce their own, original work Students are to produce their own, original work

Skills Required Organizational Skills Organizational Skills Study Skills Study Skills Lab Skills Lab Skills

Grading Procedure Grades are based on a point system. Grades are calculated by taking the points that are earned and dividing by the total points available. Grades are based on a point system. Grades are calculated by taking the points that are earned and dividing by the total points available. Evaluation is based on the following: Evaluation is based on the following: Tests: points each Tests: points each Quizzes: points each Quizzes: points each Lab reports: points Lab reports: points Homework checks: 5-10 points Homework checks: 5-10 points Various projects: Point values to be determined Various projects: Point values to be determined

Text and Resources Text: Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Text: Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Website: ConnectPlus Website: ConnectPlus Google Drive Google Drive Remind.com Remind.com