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Anatomy & Physiology II
Course Number 240863
Neuroscience:
Cranial Nerves, Muscle, Endocrinology,
General Senses and Vision
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muscle sarcomere Trimester 2
2009-10
 Bergen County Academies
Academy for
Medical Science Technology
 with
 Dr. Don DeWitt

 in room 227

 Section 1: M, Th: mods 4-6
  Section 2: T, F: mods 4-6

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Last Update: 12 / 21 / 09



Only skeletal muscle is considered to be voluntary muscle.

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What is A&P II?

Anatomy and Physiology II is an elective available to AMST seniors only.  It is a continuation of the study of the human body that was started in Anatomy and Physiology I taken during the 11th grade as a required AMST focus course. 

We realize that some students have other priorities during their senior year and we believe that all seniors have the right to design their schedule with regard to any course that is not mandated by the state of New Jersey.  This statement assumes that each student has satisfied their graduation requirements for AMST.

A&P II is offered with two sections rather than the three sections associated with A&P I because some students will decide to chose a different course.  Some students choose AP Psychology, AP Biology, AP Physics or AP Chemistry as either an alternate or in addition to A&P II.  Some students are involved with the International Baccalaureat program and will not have time for A&P II and other electives. 

The bottom line is that the expectation is that any student in A&P II is highly motivated to learn about the fascinating topics presented in this course.

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During trimester 2, we continue our exploration of neuroscience with:
  1. completion of our look at inbound and outbound pathways to the CNS via the cranial nerves.
  2. an overview of outbound pathways:
    1. somatic nervous system to skeletal muscle
    2. endocrine systems
  3. an exploration of inbound systems:
    1. general senses
    2. vision
In trimestery 3, we will continue with the other special senses with our study of audition (hearing) and equilibrium (balance), gustation (taste) and olfaction (smell). Upon conclusion of our sensory study we will review the major parts of the brain bringing to conclusion our study of the sensory side as well as the integrating centers of the nervous system. 

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Upon the successful completion of the study of trimester 2 of A&P II the student will be able to describe the details and the role of the:
Cranial nerve pathways in and out of the brain
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Outbound pathways to skeletal muscle
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Outbound pathways via hormones
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Inbound pathways via general sensory pathways

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Inbound pathways via special sensory pathway: vision
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During the study of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Excretory systems, students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of concepts by:
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    • Exams (aka PPAO*): (25% each)
      • ONE In-class PPAO* (PPAO1) on the cranial nerves, skeletal muscle, catecholamines
      • ONE In-class PPAO* (PPAO2) on endocrinology, general senses and vision
  • writing 
    • Current Events Reviews (5% each)
      • FOUR Current Events Reviews on:
        • ONE : New Culprits in Chronic Pain
                        (1.5 page summary: You will be emailed the Sci. Am. article.)
        • ONE: Playing Defense against Lou Gehrig's Disease
                                 (1.5 page summary: You will be emailed the Sci. Am. article.)
        • ONE 0.5 page review: Skeletal Muscle
        • ONE 0.5 page review: TBA
    • Research Papers (15% each)
      • ONE My Favorite Hormone research paper (ResPap1)
      • ONE A Vision Defect or Disease research paper (ResPap2)

    * What is a PPAO?  Personal Performance Assessment Opportunity :-)

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Textbooks:

Hole's Essentials of
Human Anatomy and Physiology
8th ed. 2003,
by Shier, Butler, and Lewis
Biology
6th ed., 1999
by
Campbell and Reece
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Campbell
Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology will be used for A&P during all trimesters as an introductory reference.   Biology will be used periodically throughout the course.


Please note that the major resource for this course will be the extensive handout packets provided by Dr. DeWitt.

 

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