This course is the first of a two semester sequence in the study of human anatomy and physiology. The course is designed to meet the needs of students in a variety of health related fields including ADN nursing, radiologic technology, surgical technology, physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants. The course is meant to provide basic background material for anatomy and physiology as well as specific information on the skeletal-muscular system, nervous system, fluids and electrolytes, the cell and membrane transport mechanisms. The purpose of the next couple of pages is to introduce this course.
Every course is taught with several specific goals in mind.
These goals help to form the framework of the course. They form the basis of my approach to teaching this course. They represent areas in which you should increase your knowledge and skills. Check newspapers and magazines to which you have access for articles pertaining to anatomy and physiology. I invite you to bring these articles to class where they can be discussed.