a&p syllabus
a&p syllabus
Course Objectives: To gain a basic understanding of the structure and function of the
human body
• To identify and explain the structure and function of each body system
• To discuss diseases, disorders and conditions commonly found in healthcare
• To explain the role of each body system in maintaining homeostasis
• To develop some fundamental lab skills and research ability through lab exercises
and term paper projects.
Overall, this class will help lay a foundation for future study in the areas of health sciences
and biomedical engineering. The course will consist of lab and lecture sessions and
attendance to both is compulsory.
Grading:
Activity Points
Biweekly Quiz/Monthly 40%
Quiz
Lab reports 10%
Final Exam 50%
Schedule of Lectures:
Lecture week Topic Reading
Lab sessions:
• Dissection of Pigs
• Dissection of Cats
• Dissection of Rabbits
• Dissection of Rats
• ATP Muscle lab exercise
• Diffusion-Osmosis experiment
• Immunodetective Investigation
• Digestion
• Blood Typing
• Cell Respiration
• Experimental Enzymology with Catalase
• Introduction to Toxicology