Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
KSLG-0035
Organization:
Gateway Education
Location:
Online
Length:
9 weeks (144 hours).
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Anatomy & Physiology I
Description

Objective:

As the first part of a two-course series, this course initiates the application of the conceptual framework to the subject of Human Anatomy and Physiology, by introducing many scientific concepts and providing a comprehensive overview of the integrative mechanisms that contribute to the function of the human body. The course places emphasis on organization and overview of the human body, chemical reactions, maintenance of the body, integration, regulatory mechanisms and the dynamics of support and motion. Specific topics covered include anatomical terminology, organization of the body, histology, cell biology, tissues, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, joints, the muscular system, nervous system, neural integration, special senses and the autonomic nervous system.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize and categorize the skeletal system, the supporting tissue, tissue physiology, and muscle tissue.
  • Compare, contrast, and identify the types, functions, and locations of the classes of joints contained in the human body.
  • Compare, contrast and identify the structure, type, location, and function of the skeletal muscles of the body.
  • Distinguish and evaluate the functional organization of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, cranial and spinal nerves, special senses, and nervous signaling, integration, and control.
  • Recognize the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology, and the organizational scheme and standard terminology of the body.
  • Identify and apply concepts of the major chemical reactions and chemical constituents of the body, as well as the equilibrium state.
  • Apply the role of the autonomic nervous system on homeostasis and normal physiologic control.

General Topics:

  • The Human organism and the chemical basis of life Histology, cell biology and tissues
  • Skin and Bones, the Integumentary and Skeletal systems
  • Joints, Movement, and Muscles
  • Muscle movement and function
  • High-Speed communication: Function, organization and arrangement of the nervous system
  • Neural integration
  • Its automatic: Special senses and the autonomic nervous system
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • SmartBook Activities

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials