Worcester State University

DETAILED SYLLABUS FOR
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Eli C. Minkoff, Ph.D.     •     Revised May 2015
This information remains subject to change. 		 

A comprehensive course covering human anatomy and physiology,
for students interested in biology or in health-related careers.
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EXPECTATIONS:
Reading assignments will be given in the text.
Students are expected to consult all online postings, especially when absent from class.
Students absent more than two days should contact the instructor, preferably by email.
Laboratory work is an important part of this course.
Additional information is posted online at  http://abacus.bates.edu/acad/depts/biobook/anat.htm.

TEXT:     Martini et al.   VISUAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, 2nd ed. (Pearson Benjamin-Cummings).
APPLICATIONS MANUAL:     Martini and Welch   A&P APPLICATIONS MANUAL. (Pearson Benjamin-Cummings).


Biology 162 — ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY II
 

Text Ch. 17.   BLOOD   (also Applications Manual p. 2-15 for general background)
  • Blood composition and functions
  • LAB: blood slides
  • Hematopoiesis
  • Hemostasis
  • Blood antigens and blood groups
  • Blood development
  • Blood disorders

Text Ch. 18-19.   CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
    (also Applications Manual p. 118-144 and Case Study 1 on p. 235)
  • Circulatory anatomy; heart anatomy
  • Heart physiology
  • LAB:   heart
  • LAB:   blood vessels
  • LAB:   blood pressure
  • Cariovascular development
  • Cardiovascular health and disease

Text Ch. 20.   LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS   (also Applications Manual p. 145-160)
  • Lymphatic system
  • Nonspecific body defenses
  • Antigens and the immune system
  • Development of the lymphatic and immune systems
  • Lymphatic and immune disorders

Text Ch. 21.   RESPIRATORY SYSTEM   (also Applications Manual p. 161-173)
  • Respiratory passages
  • Lungs
  • LAB:   respiratory stsem
  • Respiratory physiology
  • Respiration and development
  • Respiratory disorders

Text Ch. 22-23.   DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND NUTRITION
    (also Applications Manual p. 174-196, 19-21, and Case Study 6 on p. 238-239)
  • Anatomy of digestive organs
  • LAB:   digestive system
  • Physiology of digestion
  • Nutrition
  • Metabolism and energetics
  • Development of the digestive system
  • Disorders of the digestive system

Text Ch. 16.   ENDOCRINE SYSTEM   (also Applications Manual p. 105-116)
  • General concepts: hormones, etc.
  • Pituitary gland
  • Thyroid and parathyroids
  • Adrenal glands
  • Pancreatic islets
  • Other endocrine glands
  • LAB: slides of endocrine organs
  • Development of endocrine glands
  • Evolution of endocrine glands and hormones

Text Ch. 24-25.   URINARY STSTEM AND EXCRETION     (also Applications Manual p. 197-210)
  • Kindeys
  • Urinary ducts and bladder
  • LAB:   urinary system
  • Keeping body fluids in balance
  • Development of excretion and urinary organs
  • Disorders of the excretory system

Text Ch. 26-27.   REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
    (also Applications Manual p. 211-234 and Case Studies 7-8 on p. 239-240)
  • Male reproductive anatomy
  • Male reproductive physiology
  • Female reproductive anatomy
  • LAB:   reproductive system
  • Ovulation
  • Female reproductive cycles
  • Mammary glands
  • Pregnancy
  • Embryonic development
  • Childbirth
  • Reproductive development
  • Controling reproduction and fertility




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