Anatomy & Physiology II Trimester 2

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Anatomy & Physiology II
Course Number 240863
1) Special Senses:
Audition/Balance, Gustation & Olfaction
2) Brain and 3) Muscle

Trimester 2
2008-9
Bergen County Academies
Academy for
Medical Science Technology
with
Dr. Don DeWitt

in room 227

Section 1: M, T, Th: mods 22-24
Section 2: M, T, Th: mods 4-6

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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 the 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. Our next goal will be to study the effector side of the nervous system. That brings us to the study of muscle with a major focus on skeletal muscle. Although introduced, cardiac and smooth muscle will be evaluated in greater depth during trimester 3 when we turn our studies to the cardiovascular 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:

Audition and Equilirium
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The Brain
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Muscle
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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:

answering

ONE In-class PPAO* (PPAO1) on the Special Senses and the Brain
ONE In-class PPAO* (PPAO2) on Muscle

writing

Current Events Reviews (CurrEv)

FOUR Current Events Reviews on:

one: Audition/Equilibrium,
one: Taste or Smell
two: Muscle

Research Papers

My Favorite Disease research paper (FavDis1) on the Brain.
My Favorite Disease research paper (FavDis2) on Muscle.

* 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

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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