Course Syllabus
Course: BIOL 2320
Division: Natural Science and Math
Department: Biology
Title: Human Anatomy
Semester Approved: Spring 2024
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
End Semester: Fall 2029
Catalog Description: This course is a comprehensive study of the structure of the human body. It is designed primarily for students preparing for careers in nursing, physical therapy, and other health care fields. It must be taken concurrently with BIOL 2325. Lecture and lab sections must be the same. For example, if a student enrolls in BIOL 2320.001, that student must enroll in BIOL 2325.001.
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
Corequisites: BIOL 2325
Justification: Each year, about 450 Snow College students declare nursing, physical therapy, or other healthcare fields as their goal. Human Anatomy with a lab is a prerequisite for these programs.Human anatomy is taught as a separate course at Utah's other colleges and universities.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Explore from the perspective of the scientific method human anatomy concepts. Students will learn the definition of science, study the scientific method, and exam how to evaluate issues based in science. Short-answer and essay questions on homework and exams will offer students opportunities to display concept mastery.
Explain how anatomy concepts relate to the natural world and to the human experience. Students will demonstrate their awareness as to how these concepts relate to their personal lives as students respond to problem solving and short-answer and essay questions on homework and exams.
Obtain a basic understanding of gross anatomy structures and associated names and locations. Students will be assessed through quizzes and tests.
Content:
Course content will be covered by reading assignments from various sources (articles from multiple sources, essays, handouts, lectures, and a study guide), lectures, and class discussions. Content to be covered includes, but is not limited to, human anatomy, both microscopic and gross, organ systems, scientific terminology, and basic healthcare principles correlated to the area of the body covered. Representation of a wide range of human body types, genders, ages, and other physical attributes is used to assist the student in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the human body.
Key Performance Indicators:
Homework, quizzes, lecture exams, final exam
Homework 10 to 20%
Quizzes 15 to 25%
Exams 40 to 60%
Final exam 20 to 30%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
McKinley, Michael, et al. Human Anatomy, current edition, Dubuque, Iowa: Wm. C. Brown.
Pedagogy Statement:
Understanding the human body is fundamental to all fields of science and medicine. This class aims to foster a deep appreciation for the intricacy and diversity of human anatomy, emphasizing the importance of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Various teaching methods will be used, including but not limited to multimedia presentations, anatomical models, real-world case studies to bring the complexity of human anatomy to life, and interactive lectures that encourage questions, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 72
Optimum Class Size: 24
