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SYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER: BSC1086C
COURSE TITLE: Anatomy and Physiology II
COURSE CREDITS: 4 Cr (3 Hr lecture, 2 Hr. lab.
PREREQUISITES: BSC 1010C, HSC 1000C
INSTRUCTOR: Carlos Cuervo
INSTRUCTOR’S EMAIL: ccuervo@fnu.edu

1- TEXT AND MATERIALS:

Martini, Nath, and Bartholomew: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology.

Eleventh Edition. 2018. Pearson.

ISBN: 978-0-13-439602-6.

1- COURSE DESCRIPTION: 75 clock hours.

The study of the structure and function of the cells and tissues, and the human body as a
whole. Includes the digestive, nervous, sensory, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive
systems. The laboratory will be used for the macroscopic and microscopic study of the
structures, and practical demonstration of some functions of these systems.

2- COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student will:

1) Describe the structure and function of the human body as a whole.
2) Describe the structure and functions of Digestive System.
3) Describe the importance of our interrelation with our environment
through Nervous and Sensory Systems.
4) Describe the structure and functions of Endocrine, Urinary, and
Reproductive Systems.
5) Identify the anatomical and physiological bases of the most common
diseases and disorders, and diagnostic, imaging, and therapeutic
procedures related to these systems.
6) Be able to use the microscope and the laboratory equipment in the
identification of microscopic structures and functions of these systems.
 3- COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend class everyday as scheduled.

EXAMS: One mandatory final exam will be required to pass the course. Other evaluations will
be taken during the course.

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS: As part of on-line component; students should send assignments

through the college on-line system.

6-LIBRARY ASSIGNMENTS: As required for the lab report.

7-FIELDTRIPS OR GUEST SPEAKER: Due to the nature of this course, and the difficulty in finding a
useful field trip (to the morgue, i.e.), this might be replaced by other activities.

8-COURSE OUTLINE:

1- FIRST WEEK:
Introduction to the human body.

Anatomy and Physiology. Review of the levels of organization. Homeostasis.

Anatomical terms. Planes and cavities.

The Digestive System.

Overview of the Digestive Tract. Accessory Digestive Organs. Digestion and

Absorption. Nutrition.

Lab: Use of models for understanding the body as a whole, and the digestive
system. Videos about homeostasis and the digestive system. Slides set about the
digestive system.

Weekly evaluation.

2- SECOND WEEK:
The Nervous System. The Central Nervous System.

Structure and function of the nervous system. Nervous Tissue. The nerve impulse.
Central Nervous System: brain and spinal cord; their structures and functions.

Lab: Use of models, videos, and slides set. Clinical tests: knee-jerk reflex.

Weekly evaluation.
3- THIRD WEEK:
The Nervous System. The Peripheral Nervous System and the Sensory System.

The nerves. Cranial Nerves and Spinal Nerves. Somatic Nervous System and
Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems.
Receptors and Sensation. The General Senses. The Special Senses.

Lab: Models, videos and slides sets. Clinical tests: Sensitivity: percussion hammer;
tuning fork; blind spot mapping; nystagmus detection; WeberFOURTH WEEK:

The Endocrine System.

Glands and hormones. The Pituitary Gland and the Hypothalamus: anterior
pituitary gland and posterior pituitary gland. Thyroid gland. Parathyroid glands.
Adrenal glands. Pancreas. Gonads. Thymus gland. Pineal gland. Other hormones:
prostaglandins.

Lab: Models, Videos and slides sets.

Weekly evaluation.

MIDTERM TEST

4- FIFTH WEEK:
The Urinary System. Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance.

Kidneys: regulation and filtration. Hormonal control of water and electrolytes.

Composition of urine.

Lab: Models; videos; slides set.

Weekly evaluation.

5- SIXTH WEEK:
The Reproductive Systems.

Male reproductive system. Gonads; genital ducts; accessory glands; semen;

external genitalia. Male sexual response. Male Sex Hormones.

Female reproductive system. Gonads. Genital tract. Accessory glands. External

Genitalia. Female Sexual Response. Hormonal control of the reproductive cycles.
Methods of birth control.

Lab: Videos, models, and slides set.

Weekly evaluation.
 6- SEVENTH WEEK:
Reproduction. Human Development and Heredity.

Fertilization. Prenatal development. Hormonal changes during pregnancy.

Changes in the mother’s body during pregnancy. Birth and labor. Lactation.
Postnatal changes and developmental stages. Heredity.

Lab: Models, Slides sets, videos.

7- EIGHTH WEEK:
FINAL REVIEW.

FINAL TEST.

9-CLASS POLICY:

Students require FNU ID, appropriate dress, and close shoes.

10-LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1) Identify and understand the structure and function of the human body.
2) Identify the anatomical and physiological basis of the most common
disorders and diseases.
3) Concentration: Digestive, nervous, sensory, endocrine,
urinary, and reproductive systems.

11-GRADING CRITERIA:

The results of the weekly evaluation, midterm test, coursework (research), and
final exam are the basis for the evaluation. The attendance may be included in the
evaluation system.
12-GRADING SYSTEM:

0-59 F

60-69 D

70-74 C

75-79 C+

80-84 B

85-89 B+

90-100 A

“FNU is committed to offering accessible courses to all students, in

full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments
Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Titles I and II of the ADA of 1990, and Sections 503 &
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
If you require special accommodations, you have the right to receive
services including but not limited to: customized
assessments, individualized tutorial services, and other accommodations
provided to you by faculty and staff.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Student Services Office or Distance
Learning Department if you require any special accommodations.”

REVISED

CARLOS CUERVO/April 2020