HE 101 H1

Anatomy and Physiology I

Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Fall 2010

Instructor: Shirley Morris

Telephone: (508) 941-7652 or (508) 941-7040

e-mail: pipiens@localnet.com

Time:

Lecture Monday 9:00 - 12:00

Laboratory Monday 1:00 - 3:00

Required Text:

Human Anatomy and Physiology, 8th edition

Elaine N. Marieb and Katja Hoehn
The Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co., Inc., 2010

Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, 10th edition

Cat Version
Elaine N. Marieb and Susan J. Mitchell
The Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co., Inc., 2011

Course Description:

The focus of this course is to provide a strong foundation for students preparing for a
career in nursing. It is an intensive course designed to stress correlations between the structures
and functions of the various body systems. Each system discussed is treated from microscopic to
macroscopic levels of organization. Topics include: organic molecules, the cell, cellular
metabolism, tissues, skin, bones, muscles, and the nervous system. Homeostatic imbalances that
result in disease will be discussed. Laboratory work includes the microscopic examination of
tissues, dissections of preserved organ specimens and the cat, and the investigation of various
human physiological processes. 3 hours lecture/2 hours lab. Minimum passing grade is a C.

Co-requisites: NU 101
Instructional Objectives:

1. Explain the organization of the human body.

2. Discuss the principles of complementarity of structure and function and homeostasis.
3. Explain the basic principles of chemistry as they apply to the functioning of the
human body.
4. Describe the importance of inorganic and organic compounds within the human body
and explain basic metabolic reactions.
5. Explain how cells combine to form tissues and how these tissues function in their
respective locations in the human body.
6. Describe the structure and explain the function of the integumentary, skeletal,
muscular, and nervous systems.
7. Describe the general structure of bone and identify the bones that comprise the human
skeleton.
8. Describe the mechanism of muscle contraction and identify the major muscles of the
body.
9. Describe the structure and explain the function of a neuron.
10. Describe the structures and explain the functions of the central and peripheral nervous
systems and the special sense organs.
11. Analyze the regulation and integration of the body through the nervous system, the
special senses, and the endocrine system.

Teaching Methods :

Each class will consist of a three-hour lecture and discussion of the topics listed
in the syllabus for that week. This will be followed by a two-hour laboratory session in which the
students will conduct laboratory exercises, both individually and in groups, on materials and
specimens related to the topics that were discussed in the lecture portion of the class.
Attendance Policy:

Fisher College expects you to attend regularly and promptly ALL lectures and laboratory
sessions. Because the College recognizes that you may need to miss classes for illness,
appointments, travel, family events, religious holidays, or other causes, the Fisher College
instructors at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing have established an
attendance policy permitting two (2) absences each semester. One letter grade will be subtracted
from your final course grade for each absence following your second absence.

In the event that there are extenuating circumstance that result in your absence from class, you
may submit an Excessive Absence Appeal Form with all necessary documentation.
- This form is provided by Fisher College and it is your responsibility to complete the
appeal process before the Last Day to Withdraw date for the semester.
- The Instructor and the Director of the Fisher College program at BHSN will consider
the appeal.
- You will be notified in writing when the appeal has been accepted or denied.
- If you fail to submit an appeal or your appeal is denied, you will receive the grade that
you earned with the grade reduction penalty.
- A student who is absent for 5 classes (including the class that was appealed and
accepted) will receive a failing grade for the course and will have to take the course at
another time.
- A student who is absent for the first 2 class meetings of the semester will be removed
from the class and will be required to take the class at another time.

Your academic progress is your responsibility. Please keep track of your attendance, including
arriving late and/or leaving early. If you choose to be absent, you are responsible for all material
presented during your absence. In the event of an absence, arrangements may be made with your
instructor for the make-up. Please be sure that you are familiar with the makeup policy that your
instructor has included in your course outline/syllabus.

Late/Early Departure Policy:

Fisher College policy states that instructors may record as 'absent' students who are not
present for the entire class.
Class Withdrawal:

A student who wishes to withdraw from a Fisher College course must submit a
handwritten letter or email to Marlene Bohn, BHSN Registrar mbohn@signature-healthcare.org.
A student is not officially withdrawn from the course until the Fisher College Office at BHSN has
received notification of the student's intent and the College has processed the official course
withdrawal forms.
- A student may withdraw from a 16 week semester through the 11th week /8 week
semester course through the 6th week.
- At this point in the semester, academic progress is the responsibility of the student. If
the student chooses to miss a class, the student is responsible for all material presented during
his/her absence (lecture notes, quizzes, exams, labs). Missed work will be assigned a grade of
"0". At the end of the semester, the student will receive the grade that he/she has earned.

Classroom Procedures:

Make-up exams for lecture tests will be allowed for valid reasons only. If you miss a
test, you must call and leave a message for the instructor (including a telephone number) before
noon on the day of the exam. Your call will be returned, and if you are given permission for a
make-up exam, the exam must be taken within seven days of the original exam. Lab exams are
practical exams and can not be made up. Lab quizzes can not be made up either.

If you are late for a class and miss roll call, it is your responsibility to inform the
instructor that you arrived late and make sure that the attendance record is changed from 'absent'
to 'late'.

There will be a fifteen minute break about halfway into the class. Any student who fails
to return to class after the break or after an exam will be considered absent for that class

You are expected to read the chapters listed in the syllabus before each lecture. You are
also expected to read the lab exercises before you come to lab.

No food or beverages are allowed in the classroom or the lab. Cell phones and pagers are
to be turned off before you come to class.

Students must wear lab coats in the lab. Open shoes (flip-flops, clogs) are not permitted
in the lab. Any student who is not appropriately attired will not be allowed to attend the lab.
Grading Policy:

Lecture - 4 exams 50% of grade

Each exam will be approximately 50 questions and will consist of multiple

choice, matching, and essay questions.

Lab - 2 practical exams, lab quizzes 30% of grade

Each practical exam is one third of the lab grade. These exams are
approximately 50 questions related to slides, models, preserved specimens,
and experiments carried out in the laboratory.

The average of all lab quizzes is one third of the lab grade. Lab quizzes are
usually five short questions related to the previous week's lab. There will also be
questions to be answered and handed in at the end of a lab for many of the
laboratory exercises. The average of all hand-ins will count as one quiz.

Final Exam 20% of grade

Multiple choice, matching questions, and labeling of drawings.

There are no extra credit projects in this course.

Letter grades for the semester will be assigned according to the Fisher College grading
policy:

A = 93-100 B+ = 87-89 C+ = 77-79 D+ = 67-69

A- = 90-92 B = 83-86 C = 73-76 D = 63-66
B- = 80-82 C- = 70-72 D- = 60-62
F = 0-59

In order to take Anatomy and Physiology II, Nursing 102, or Nursing 1101B, a student
must receive at least a grade of C for Anatomy and Physiology I.
Academic Integrity Policy:

- Any student who gives or receives help in a quiz or exam or is involved in unethical
practices in fulfilling the required assignments of a course will receive a "0" for that quiz, exam
or assignment.
- Students found guilty of plagiarism subject themselves to severe academic sanctions, including
dismissal from the College. Plagiarism consists of passing off words or ideas of another as
one's own and is a serious form of academic dishonesty. The College expects that every
assignment , such as essays, research papers, lab reports, oral presentations, and examinations,
be the product of the student whose name appears on the work. Every assignment must credit
the sources from which information is obtained. Students can and should consult their faculty
when particular questions arise as to when and how to properly acknowledge the work of
others within a student's own oral or written expression.

Make-up Exams:
Examinations:
- Any student who, for whatever reason, misses a scheduled exam must notify the instructor
BEFORE the exam (508 941-7652). Failure to notify the instructor about missing the exam
will result in a grade of "0" for the exam .
- A student will be allowed to make up a maximum of two (2) exams per semester. Carol
Wilcox (508 941-7652) is to be contacted to arrange for makeup exams. Exams must be made
up before the next class meeting.
- A student who misses a scheduled make up exam will not be given further opportunity for
make up and will receive a grade of "0" for the exam.

Final Examinations:
- Any student who, for whatever reason, misses a final examination must notify Carol Wilcox
(508 941-7652) BEFORE the final exam. A make up date will be arranged and a $25.00 make
up fee will be due at the time of the make up exam. Failure to notify the Fisher College
representative will result in the grade of "0" for the final exam.
- A student who misses a scheduled final exam make up will not be given further opportunity for
make up and will receive a grade of "0" for the exam.

Disability Services Statement:

Fisher College is committed to academic success and to making educational opportunities

available to all students. In order to address the specific needs for the students who have a
disability, it is important that students approach instructors early in the semester, preferably the
first day of classes. Students must provide a letter from the BHSN Coordinator of Student
Services explaining specific needs and accommodations. To request accommodations or to
obtain more information students should contact the BHSN Student Services Coordinator at
508 941-7050.
Course Content Outline

I. The Human Body: An Orientation

II. Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry

III. Cells

IV. Tissue

V. Integumentary System

VI. Bone

VII. The Skeleton

A. Axial skeleton
B. Appendicular skeleton

VIII. Joints

IX. Muscle - The Sliding Filament Theory

X. Muscular System

XI. The Neuron - Nerve Impulse Conduction

XII. The Nervous System

A. The Central Nervous System
B. The Peripheral Nervous System (and Autonomic Nervous System)

XIII. The Special Senses

Disclaimer:
Course outline and/or calendar is subject to change. Students are responsible for
attending classes to ensure they are up to date on any changes that take place

Please refer to the Fisher College catalog for additional policies.

SCHEDULE

(subject to change at the discretion of the instructor)

Lab
Date Chapter Topic Exercises

Aug. 23 1 The Human Body: An Orientation 1,2

Introduction

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Aug. 30 2,3 Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry 3

Cells quiz

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Sept. 6 LABOR DAY

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Sept. 13 3,4 Cells 4,5A

Tissue quiz

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Sept. 20 TEST (Chapts. 1-3)

4 Tissue
6

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Sept. 27 5,6 Integumentary System 7,9

Bone quiz
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Lab
Date Chapter Topic Exercises

Oct. 4 6,7 Bone 10

Skeletal System quiz

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Oct. 11 COLUMBUS DAY

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Oct. 18 TEST (Chapts. 4-6)

7,8 Skeletal System 11,13
Joints

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Oct. 25 9 Muscle LAB EXAM

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Nov. 1 TEST (Chapts. 7-8) 14.15

10,11 Muscular System
Nervous System

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Nov. 8 11,12 Nervous System 15

Central Nervous System

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Nov. 15 TEST (Chapts. 9-11)

 12,13 Central Nervous System 15
Peripheral Nervous System

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Date Chapter Topic Exercises

Nov. 22 13,15 Peripheral Nervous System 17,19,21

Special Senses Quiz

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Nov. 29 15,14 Special Senses LAB EXAM

Autonomic Nervous System

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Dec. 6 FINAL EXAM

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