Course Syllabus

 

²  Course Description:

Throughout this course, brief description of the anatomy of each important organ is given under the headings of various systems. Essential aspects of Anatomy and physiology are discussed simply, yet with accuracy and precision. Again, the illustrations complement the text material and foster comprehension on the part of the student. Each chapter is organized from the simple to the more complex, with the anatomy followed by the physiology which deals with the healthy functions of different organs and the change that the whole body undergoes in the course of its activities. Within the chapter, objectives to meet are set and the content availed. Clinical contexts are used through the course in all the areas to make the students aware of the importance of anatomy and physiology in their future nursing practice.

 

²  Purpose of the Course:

This course is designed to enable the student to gain an understanding of anatomy and physiology with the emphasis on normal structure and function.

Therefore this course will become the basis for further studies in the health professions and will help a student to begin apply what she/he has learned and demonstrated in clinical settings.

 

²  Course objectives:

• o General objective:

At the end of the course, the 1^st year student will be able to understand the structure of the human body and how it functions in order to manage pathological conditions.

• Specific objectives:

Declarative knowledge (to reproduce memorized knowledge)

 At the end of the course, the 1^st year student will be able to:

ü  Identify the elements of various systems on a diagram or using the didactic material

ü  Describe the various organs (external and internal aspects)

ü  Explain the physiology of the various organs

ü  Reproduce the diagram of an organ by identifying the various parts

Cognitive skills (applying memorized knowledge, facing new situation)

At the end of the course, the 1^st year student will be able to:

ü  Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge to the care procedures/techniques under 1^st year consideration. Ex: link muscle- skin-injections, link venous system vascular-puncture, link vital systems cardiovascular-signs (blood-pressure, pulse)

ü  Highlight the links between the various systems (ex: Digestive- circulatory, skin-brain)

ü  Analyze the physiological mechanisms which are set up starting from concrete examples of a health person (ex: Pain, the processing of food….).

 

²  Requirements to student:

    During this course, a nurse student has to:

1. Be punctual: respect of course guidelines and assignments
2. 2.      Have sense of responsibilities: participating in the course
3. Be honest: all kinds of cheating are prohibited.

 

²  Teaching and Learning Strategies:

ü  Course handouts, medical journals, search engines and other Electronic resources will be provided to students online.

ü  Clinical concerns will be given to the student to ensure that the course is orienting students in nursing profession.

ü  Assignments which are based up on critical thinking and clinical applications will be given to the student to ensure the common understanding.

ü  Online discussions on each session will be very important to make students understand.

ü  The course will be taught using two strategies:

      40% face to face (36 hours): General review of a whole course + F. Examination

      60% by electronic Self Directed Learning (54 hours):Review of all units + Test

²  Course Policies and Expectations:

ü  Basic skills in computer data processing is needed to every student;

ü  Recommended/Academic language: English

ü  Every student is requested to complete required readings;

ü  Every student is also required to visit the course tutorial daily to see the updated information about the course;   

ü  During the period of electronic self directed learning, each student is required to use at least 2 hours (from 7 to 9 PM) daily from Monday to Saturday reading and exercising in Anatomy and Physiology to cover the remaining part within 27 days.  

ü  Student should refer any problem she/he meets within the course to the facilitator

ü  Students are expected to actively participate in all online sessions. It is encouraged that all students provide opinions, ask questions, and stay actively involved in the course discussions.

 

²  Course Requirements and Assessments:

ü  There will be one assignment which will be based on critical thinking objectives.

v  The assignment will cover all chapters but each group will work on one chapter   

ü  One Quiz will be done online and no special quiz will be provided. Make sure that you are ready for the quiz and your working place has full network. Before you start a quiz, you must have a modem with airtime and the laptop must be fully charged with at least 2 hours 30 minutes of resistance:

v  The quiz will cover all units and it will be done on 15^th August 2013 at 6.00 PM.

ü  The final examination will be done on communicated date.

N.B: Plagiarism is not acceptable in any academic work. Any evidence of plagiarism (including all unreferenced works from other people) in any assignment will be marked 0 points. Any cheating case (or its attempt) will be marked 0 points and other disciplinary regulations will be applied.

 

                                                                                                                                     

²  Exam and Grading Criteria:

The exam will assess students on all covered topics.

The format for the exam will consist of a combination of True False, Multiple Choice, Matching and Assay questions.  

 

Grading Criteria:   

Written assignments.………………..…………………………………….……….15 marks (25%)

Online participation…..…………………………………………………………...….3 marks (5%)

Quiz….………………………………………………………………………….......6 marks (10%)

Final exam……………………………………………………………………….…36marks (60%)

Total……………………………………………………………………………...60marks (100%)

 

 

²  Course content and organization of the course:

 

INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY

1.1.  Introduction to human anatomy & physiology

1.2. Human body organization

1.3. Body functions and life process

1.4. Anatomical terminology

1.5. Cell structure and functions

1.5.1 Cell structure

1.5.2 Cell function

1.5.3 The genetic code and protein synthesis

1.5.4 Cell division

Applications to the nursing care

 

²  Required Texts, Readings, and Resources:

LIBRARY BOOKS

1. Anne Waugh, Allison grant, Ross and Wilson anatomy and physiology in health and illness, 9^th edition, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh London new York oxford Philadelphia St Louis Sydney and Toronto, 2001.

 

2. Agamemnon D., M.D., Stefan S., M.D. Color Atlas of Physiology, 5th edition, Stuttgart - New York, 2003.
3. David Shier, Jackie Butler, Ricki Lewis; Human Anatomy and Physiology, Front Matter List of Clinical Applications, Ninth Edition, Mc Graw-Hill, Companies, 2001
4. Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn, human anatomy &Physiology, 7^th edition, PEARSON Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Mexico city, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, 2006.
5. Fratzl, P., Cellulose and collagen: from fibers to tissues. Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science 8, 2003
6. Gerard J.Tortora, Bryan Derrickson, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 12^th Edition, John wiley & Sons Inc, USA, 2008.
7. Jozsa, L., and Kannus, P., Human Tendons: Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL, 1996.
8. Ken Saladin; anatomy & physiology, the unity of form and function, third edition Mcgraw−hill Companies, 2003
9. Sylvia S. Mader; Mader understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology, 5^th McGraw-Hill Companies, 2004
10. Valerie C. Scanlon, PhD, Tina Sanders,ANATOMY - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 5^th edition,  F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, 2007
11. Van De Graaff; Human Anatomy, Sixth Edition, McGraw−Hill, Companies, 2001