Syllabus
Science Prerequisites for Health Professionals
ANAT 1005: Anatomy for the Health Professions (Fall 2024)
Credits - 4
Description
This course focuses on an integrated study of human anatomy using a systemic approach to provide a solid foundation of body structure which is paramount to understanding physiological and pathological concepts. This course includes anatomy content from a theoretical point of view, as well as from the practical applications of the anatomical content in clinical settings. In order to increase student academic performance and facilitate better memorization of the anatomical structures, this course includes hands-on dissection of actual organs, as well as the use of virtual 3D interactive anatomy software that will allow students to perform virtual dissections.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Learning Outcomes for Science Prerequisites for Health Professions Program
In lecture courses, students should be able to:
- Communicate scientific concepts and information clearly.
- Illustrate fundamental laws, theories, and principles of scientific disciplines.
- Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to scientific problems.
Course Competencies
- Develop a working vocabulary related to the structure of the human body.
- Describe the general structure of cells and the structure and location of body tissues.
- Explain the structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems.
- Describe the structure of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
- Perform basic virtual and/or actual organ dissection to examine gross structure.
- Locate anatomical structures of organs and visualize and understand the three-dimensional relationships of them in body regions.
- Apply knowledge of human anatomy to clinical settings.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define critical terms and concepts related to the anatomical nomenclature.
- Explain the structure of human body systems.
- Define the location of surface and deep anatomical structures of the body.
- Relate the three-dimensional relationship of or between body structures to clinical applications or settings.
- Construct a foundation to comprehend the function of body organs and pathological processes.
- Apply the anatomical knowledge to clinical conditions.
SELF PACED DESIGN
On the course start date, students will have access to orientation. This must be completed to be able to gain access to the first module in the course. Students must complete the first module to gain access to the next one. We recommend that students spend about 15 hours per week to complete a course in 16 weeks. When trying to complete the course in less than 16 weeks, we typically see students do this successfully within 12-14 weeks. Instructors will be timely in grading and feedback, but it will not be instant.
Assignments
Refer to the Grade Breakdown section for the percent value of assignments towards your total grade.
Discussions
There are four discussions, in modules 1, 7, 11, and 16. Discussion board assignments cover interesting current events or materials related to this course that contribute to a deeper understanding of key concepts and allow you to interact with your classmates and the instructor. Each assignment may require you to conduct internet research, read additional materials (a short journal or magazine article), visit a specific webpage, and/or view a short video prior to writing a response following the specific guidelines in the assignment.
To earn full credit, you will need to post an initial response (at least 300 words) to the discussion topic, respond (at least 200 words each) to the original posts of at least two other students, and then contribute meaningfully to an ongoing discussion. You will need to post your initial response before you will see any posts from your classmates. Please keep in mind that only this initial response is included in your assignment grade, so make sure you have followed all of the guidelines and written a complete response prior to submitting the post. For special cases where one or two students are accelerating faster through the course, the instructor will participate in the discussion so that everyone has the opportunity to interact.
Please see Brightspace for a full description, along with specific guidelines, for each assignment. Discussion board assignments should be completed, along with all other assignments in the course, in the order that they appear. Due to the course design, you may be unable to take a proctored exam if you do not complete all assignments that appear prior to that exam. If students start working on any activity of the following module but have the previous discussion incomplete, the discussion will be graded.
Clinical Application Case Study Quizzes
There are seven case studies, modules 1, 2, 5, 10, 12, 14, and 15. These are clinical scenarios about patients so you can see the practical application of anatomy. These case studies will have questions to assess your knowledge and application of anatomy. These questions will only assess anatomical concepts. You will have 5 minutes and one attempt to complete each case study quiz.
Video Presentations
There are ten video presentation assignments in this course. The video in Module 1 is required, but ungraded. Four video presentations (modules 3, 4, 8, and 15) will require you to talk about a specific assigned topic. The other five presentations (modules 4, 6, 9, and 13) will require you to talk about specific organ dissections. Modules 4 and 6 each have two video presentations assigned. Please read each video presentation assignment prompt carefully, especially the organ dissection requirements. At the start of each video recording, you must identify yourself by showing your face and holding up a piece of paper with your name and the date printed legibly. Video recordings without the required identification will not be accepted.
Module Quizzes
There are 15 graded module quizzes. Module one has two quizzes (practical, theoretical) and modules 8 and 16 have none. The quizzes will assess your theoretical understanding of human anatomy in each module. Modules 1 and 15 also include practical questions which are not covered in the Visible Body Suite practice quizzes. Module quizzes are 10 questions each (except module 15). You will have 15 minutes and one attempt to complete each quiz.
There are multiple ungraded practice quizzes available included in the Visible Body Suite. In modules 3-14, you are required to access Visible Body Suite and complete all the practice quizzes. These quizzes will assess your practical understanding of human anatomy and will assist your study for the midterm and final practical exam. The midterm and final practical exam questions are based on the virtual dissections and identifications from these practice quizzes. That’s why it is important for you to complete all dissections and to practice using the software. The quizzes vary in length. You may take the Visible Body quizzes as many times as needed; these scores will not be counted toward your final grade.
Exams
There are two proctored exams.
You must purchase the UNE-Compliant External Webcam to take your proctored examinations. Remember to order your webcam at least three weeks prior to scheduling your first proctored exam.
These exams are closed book and closed notes, meaning that no resources, whiteboard, scratch paper, writing utensils, or any aide will be permitted for the duration of the exam. Please contact your instructor for specific feedback.
Practice Proctored Exam
There is a highly recommended Proctored Practice Exam available to all students. This exam does not cover course material and is not included in your overall course grade. This is a great way to become familiar with and prepare for your exam!
Midterm Exam
In module 8, the midterm exam will have 75 theoretical and 25 practical questions. This exam will assess all content from modules 1-7 from your textbook and Visible Body Suite. You will have 85 minutes to complete the exam. You will not be able to go back and change the answer to a question once submitted. The exam will auto-submit at the end of the allotted time. This is a proctored exam. The use of notes or any other type of aid will not be allowed.
Final Exam
In module 16, the final exam will have 75 theoretical and 25 practical questions. This exam will assess all content from modules 9-15 from your textbook and Visible Body Suite. You will have 85 minutes to complete the exam. You will not be able to go back and change the answer to a question once submitted. The exam will auto-submit at the end of the allotted time. This is a proctored exam. The use of notes or any other type of aid will not be allowed.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Assignments | Percent of Total Grade |
|---|---|
| 4 Discussions | 10% |
| 7 Clinical Application Case Study Quizzes | 10% |
| 15 Module Quizzes | 10% |
| 9 Graded Video Presentations | 20% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Schedule
Module |
Topic |
Lab |
Assignments |
| 1 | Introduction to Anatomy Textbook Chapter 1 |
None | Introduction Video Recording Discussion Forum Clinical Application Case Study Quiz Module Quizzes (2) |
| 2 | Cells and Tissues Textbook Chapters 2-3 |
None | Clinical Application Case Study Quiz Module Quiz |
| 3 | Integumentary System Textbook Chapter 4 |
Visible Body 3-D Models | Virtual Models Video Presentation Module Quiz |
| 4 | Skeletal System Textbook Chapters 5-8 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections HOL Organ Dissections (2) |
Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Video Presentations (2) Module Quiz |
| 5 | Muscular System Textbook Chapters 9-11 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Clinical Application Case Study Quiz Module Quiz |
| 6 | Nervous System Textbook Chapters 13-18 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections HOL Organ Dissections (2) |
Video Presentations (2) Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Module Quiz |
| 7 | Endocrine System Textbook Chapter 19 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Discussion Forum Module Quiz |
| 8 | Clinical Anatomy & Midterm Textbook Chapters 1-19 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Video Presentation Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Cardiovascular System Textbook Chapters 20-22 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections HOL Organ Dissections |
Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Video Presentation Module Quiz |
| 10 | Lymphatic & Immune System Textbook Chapter 23 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Clinical Application Case Study Quiz Module Quiz |
| 11 | Respiratory System Textbook Chapter 24 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Discussion Forum Module Quiz |
| 12 | Digestive System Textbook Chapter 25 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Clinical Application Case Study Quiz Module Quiz |
| 13 | Urinary System Textbook Chapter 26 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections HOL Organ Dissections |
Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Video Presentation Module Quiz |
| 14 | Reproductive System Textbook Chapters 27-28 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Clinical Application Case Study Quiz Module Quiz |
| 15 | Surface Anatomy and Cross-sectional Anatomy Textbook Chapter 12 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Video Presentation Clinical Application Case Study Module Quiz |
| 16 | Course Reflection and Final Exam Textbook Chapters 12, 20-28 |
Visible Body Virtual Dissections | Virtual Dissections & Quizzes Discussion Forum Final Exam |
Student Resources
Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you - they will monitor course progression and provide assistance or guidance when needed. Please don’t hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, course materials, billing, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.
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Online Peer Support
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Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
Student Lounge
The Student Lounge Discussion Forum is a designated support forum in which students may engage with each other and grapple with course content. Feel free to post questions, seek clarification, and support each other, but be mindful of UNE's Academic Integrity Policy.
Your instructor will monitor this forum. However, if you are seeking specific and timely answers to questions about course content or your personal grades, please contact your instructor via course messages. For questions about course materials, program policy, and how to navigate and proceed through the course, please contact your Student Service Advisor through the Student Portal.
Policies
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. Please see your course for full details, access, testing requirements, and guidelines.
Students must follow all proctoring requirements for their exams to be credited. Please contact your instructor for specific feedback.
Exam Attempts Policy
Students will receive two attempts at all proctored examinations. The higher score of the two attempts will be calculated into the final grade.
All students are encouraged to use a second attempt on their exams in order to improve their overall performance in the course.
Course Discussions
Discussion topics cover events or materials related to this course that contribute to a deeper understanding of key concepts and allow you to interact with your classmates and the instructor. Each discussion topic may require you to conduct internet research, read additional materials, visit a specific webpage, AND/OR view a short video before writing a response following the specific guidelines in the discussion topic prompt.
To earn full credit you will need to post a response to the discussion topic, respond to the original posts of other students, and then contribute meaningfully to an ongoing discussion. You may need to post your initial response before you will see any posts from your classmates. For special cases where one or two students are accelerating faster through the course, the instructor will participate in the discussion so that everyone has the opportunity to interact.
Please see Brightspace for a full description, along with specific guidelines, for each discussion topic. Discussion board assignments should be completed, along with all other assignments in the course, in the order that they appear. Due to the course design, you may be unable to take a proctored exam if you do not complete all assignments that appear prior to that exam.
Please also refer to the Grading Policy/Grade Breakdown section of the syllabus to learn the percentage of your grade that each discussion is worth.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus. This is, however a self-paced course and you can complete the course in less time.
- Courses in the SPHP program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 16 weeks
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar found on the Student Success Portal.
- Course start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please visit the enrollment page to review the withdrawal and refund policies.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course. View the incomplete grade policy..
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.
Using Generative AI When Completing Coursework
Generative AI (GenAI) applications (like ChatGPT) have proven to be powerful and effective tools, and students are encouraged to become familiar with and use them. However, as with any tool, students must use GenAI in ways that support learning, not replace it. Learning to use AI responsibly and ethically is an important skill in today’s society.
In their courses, students are not allowed to use advanced automated tools, such as generative AI tools, on assignments unless explicitly directed to do so. Each student is expected to complete each assignment, including labs and quizzes as applicable, without substantive assistance from others, including automated tools.
Using AI-content generators to complete assignments without proper attribution violates academic integrity. By submitting assignments in UNE courses, you pledge to affirm that they are your own work and you attribute use of any and all tools and sources.
Unauthorized Use
Unauthorized use of AI is treated as a violation of academic integrity.
Citing AI Use
If permitted, students should indicate and cite any use of AI tools.
Instructor responsibility
Instructors should clearly reiterate, using UNE Online’s Policy, how students can use AI tools in their courses, and communicate this policy to students at the beginning of the semester.
Student responsibility
Students must follow the academic integrity policy of the University of New England.