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3. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
4. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
5. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
6. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
LAB:
1. Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
2. Locate and identify anatomical structures.
3. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware,
physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
4. Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
5. Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
6. Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
7. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating,
synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.
Methods of Assessment:
LECTURE: lecture exam questions and post-test exam questions
LAB: laboratory practicals, group assignments, and post-test exam questions
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Text: McKinley, O'Loughlin, & Bidle. Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach. McGraw-Hill. Current edition
Laboratory Manual: Hebert et al. Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson. Current edition
Suggested Course Maximum: 36
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
laboratory classrooms with sinks
Course Requirements/Grading System:
Lecture Average 55%
Exam average (3-4 exams) 30-55%
Other (Homework, quizzes, projects, etc.) 0-25%
Lab Average (average of 3 lab practicals) 25%
Final Exam (includes at least 50% comprehensive material) 20%
100%
Grading Scale: A 90-100; B 80-89; C 70-79; D 60-69; F 59 and below