Title:
Anatomy & Physiology
Course
Number:
AMMT0101 Trimester Hours: 75
Trimester:
1 Total
Contact Hours: 75
Lecture
Hours per Week:
8
Course
Instructor:
Rick Robinette, LMT, MTI
Course
Description
This is
the foundation course in systems-based human anatomy and
physiology. Students will learn the structure and function of each of the
major systems of the human body, how they inter-relate, and how they are
affected by massage therapy. Students will also learn basic medical
terminology, including roots, prefixes and suffixes, and combining
vowels. Laboratory time will include observation of prosected human
cadavers.
Course Objectives
The
student will understand the complexities of the human body and its relation to
massage therapy. This includes but is
not limited to:
1.
How the progression of structural levels
(atoms, molecules, compounds, cells, tissues, organs, and systems) contributes
to the body's order and stability.
2.The
descriptive word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used to identify body parts and
directional terms.
3.The
structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems.
4.The
essentials of body chemistry.
5.How all
parts of the human body contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis.
6.How the
integumentary system, skeletal system and muscular system each function in
protection, support and movement.
7.How the
cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system,
urinary system and immune system each function in the distribution of materials
and contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis.
8.How the
nervous system (central and peripheral), organs of sensation, and endocrine
system each contribute to the regulatory control, integrative communication,
and systemic coordination within the human body.
9.Basic health
concepts.
Pre-Requisites
None
Required Text
Mosby's
Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics
and Pathology (Paperback),
3rd Edition, B
y Sandy Fritz and Josh
Grosenbach
ISBN: 0323048692
Trail Guide to the Body
,
4th
Edition
Textbook/Handbook Combo:
Textbook ISBN: 978-0-9826634-0-0
Student Handbook ISBN: 0965853462
Suggested Texts
Medical Terminology – A Short Course
,
4th
Edition, By Davi-Ellen Chabner
ISBN: 1416001654
Delivery
Methods
This course utilizes the following instructional
tools to present material:
* Power point presentations (visual and
handout formats)
* Anatomical models and charts
* Internet access
DISCLAIMER
The
course outlines are NOT intended to represent the entire content of the course.
A
course outline is intended to be a guide to the lecture. The responsibility of
the instructor is to follow the outline, expand the concepts and give
explanation and illustrations to clarify content. The role of the student is to
attend lecture and take notes over material presented by the lecturer that
explains and illustrates the material listed in the outline. It is also the
responsibility of the student to question the instructor if explanations and
illustrations are not clearly presented or understood.
The
instructors take no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of old
notes, quiz questions or exam questions that students may purchase or may be
given by previous students.
Course Mechanics:
* Attendance/Participation 30%
* Coursework 70%
100%
~ Coursework
consists of the following-
*
Quizzes 50%
* Midterm Written
exam 20%
* Oral exam 10%
* Final Written exam 20%
100%
(of 70%)
Attendance
Policy:
A
professional education at Parker University requires a full time commitment by
the student. Classes are demanding and academic standards are high. Students
must expect to spend a significant part of each day in and out of class to
successfully complete the program. Full realization of the learning process is
reliant upon the fact that students are expected to attend and be attentive and
participatory in all lecture and laboratory classes. Students must attend
classes on a regular basis to attain the skill, training and expertise they
will need to become successful Massage Therapists. It is in this light that
Parker University considers classroom attendance to be mandatory in all
scheduled classes and laboratory sessions and failure of the student to attend
classes and/or laboratory sessions could result in poor academic performance by
the student, possible grade reduction and/or the student receiving a failing
grade in the class. A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this
course. If a student fails to achieve
this minimum percentage they will receive a letter grade of ‘F’ and be required
to retake all aspects of this course. A student being 15+ minutes late to a
class will constitute a complete missed hour.
At the
discretion of the individual faculty member, student attendance in lectures, laboratory
sessions and/or scheduled academic conferences may be a factor in deriving a
student’s grade.
The
student is responsible for obtaining and learning subject materials presented
during an absence. When the period of absence is known and may be planned, the
student must confer with the appropriate course instructor and determine a plan
of action for that absence. Absence from any examination (lecture or lab) must
be accompanied by a written excuse documenting the extenuating circumstance
which prevented the student from sitting the examination. If the excuse is
considered valid by the course instructor then arrangements to sit the exam
must be made with the course director within 7 days of returning to class. However, make-up work or a doctor’s note
does NOT erase an absence. Hours missed still must be made up to avoid a
failing grade.
The
licensing requirements of the states vary widely. Some state boards require a
specific number of classroom hours in order to obtain a license to practice as
a Massage Therapist in their respective states. It is the student’s
responsibility to determine, fulfill and document the requirements of the
state(s) in which they are planning to apply for licensure. These requirements
are available from the individual state boards.
Tardiness
is disruptive to the class. Each student should make every attempt to get to
class on time. An instructor may refuse to allow a tardy student to enter the
classroom. A student who is tardy to a class may be counted absent for that
class period. If a student is more than 15 minutes late to a class they will
lose the entire hour. This does not mean the whole class period of four hours.
If an
absence is deemed ‘Excused’ then certain accommodations may be made by the
course instructor for the student to make-up assignments/class time missed due
to this absence. The responsibility lies on the student to contact the course
instructor to arrange this make-up work. Documentation describing the reason
for the absence is required by the student. Possible assignments may include
but are not limited to: added class time; written assignments; exams either
written or practical in nature or another assignment deemed appropriate by the
course instructor. A ‘Make-up Assignment Form’ will be filled out by the course
instructor and the student. A copy is given to the student and the original
will be kept in the course folder. This form is also utilized if a student is
attending another scheduled class to substitute their missed time.
Students
who are repeating a course because of previous academic failure are required to
attend a minimum of 90% of all lectures and labs of the course in question.
This student must also schedule academic conferences through the Student
Affairs office. If a faculty member in a department finds that students is not
meeting this attendance requirement, the student will be notified in writing
with a copy of the letter sent to the office of the Massage School Director. A
‘Learning Agreement’ will be processed to outline these conditions.
A
‘Learning Agreement’ is a contract between the student and the university if a
student is on Academic Probation. The student must meet with the Massage School
Director to discuss and sign this form. The form outlines mandatory
requirements for students under this category. A copy of the form is given to
the student and the original kept in the student file.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be given at the beginning of class within the first
20 minutes. If you are tardy and the
quiz is being taken by students, the instructor may opt to let you use the
remaining time to take your quiz or else wait outside the classroom until the
quiz time has elapsed. No ‘extra’ time
will be given. If you have to wait, arrive after the quiz has been taken,
or are absent, it is a missed quiz and you will receive zero points for that
quiz. Any
missed quiz may be made up prior to – but not on – either the midterm exam date
(quizzes given before the midterm) or final exam date (quizzes given after the
midterm), with a 70% being the highest
possible grade.Quizzes may either be written or
oral, and are composed of questions relating to material covered in previous
classes. Quizzes will generally be no more than 30 questions composed of
true/false, multiple choice, matching, and/or short answer.
Oral Exam:
The
oral presentation exam will be conducted in front of the AMMT0101 course
instructor. The presentation will be a demonstration of knowledge by the
student presented to the instructor.
Handouts will be available online with further explanation.
Midterm Exam:
There
will be a written midterm exam. The written midterm exam will be no more than
100 questions composed of true/false, multiple choice, matching, and/or short
answer.
Final Exam:
There
will be a written final exam. The written final exam will be no more than 200
questions composed of true/false, multiple choice, matching, and/or short
answer.
Grading
System:
Evaluation
is an integral part of the educational process and is used as an educational
tool to help students identify problem areas, to recognize and reward
achievement, and to identify students who are unable to meet the rigors of the
curriculum. Final course grades and their interpretation are listed below:
|
Grade
|
Numerical
Value
|
Grade
Point
Average
|
Interpretation
of
Academic
Achievement
|
|
A
|
89.5
– 100
|
4.0
|
Excellent
|
|
B
|
79.5
– 89.4
|
3.0
|
Above
Average
|
|
C
|
69.5
– 79.4
|
2.0
|
Satisfactory
|
|
F
|
Below
69.5
|
0.0
|
Unacceptable
|
Examinations
Students
must be on time for all exams, as no
tests are passed out once the first student completes the exam. A late student
will not be allowed to sit for the exam, and will receive a grade of
"0". However, if a student is late, and no one has left the
examination room, they will be allowed to take the exam, but no additional time
will be allowed. If a late student can provide valid documentation of an
extraordinary circumstance, arrangements may be made to take the missed exam.
The type of exam given is at the discretion of the instructor.
Exams
are scheduled well in advance, and exam dates can only be changed by the course
instructor, under the direct guidance of the Massage School Director.
Make-up
Exams/Lab Practicals
There
are NO makeup written, oral, or lab exams, barring any unforeseen emergencies
or extraordinary circumstances the student might encounter. Each case of a
missed exam is judged on an individual basis and the determination whether or
not to give a make-up exam to any given student at any given time is at the
sole discretion of the course instructor. Vacation, leisure travel, and seminar
attendance do not constitute extraordinary circumstances.
If a
student must be absent from an exam, it is the student's responsibility to
notify the course instructor no later than 10 days before the scheduled
starting time of the exam. Failure to notify the course instructor could result
in the student receiving a grade of "0" for the missed exam. At the
course instructor’s discretion, the make-up exam will be an exam of the course
instructor’s choosing. Any
missed exam taken as a make-up may result with a 70% being the highest possible grade.
Academic Dishonesty
Cheating
will not be tolerated. If you are caught cheating, you will receive a
"0" on that exam and disciplinary action will be taken which could
result in your dismissal from Parker University. If you are suspected of
cheating on an exam you may be singled out and required to sit in the front of
the classroom so that you can be clearly watched. The cheating policy includes
all forms of assessment.
Professional Decorum
Students
are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times. Positive
contributions to the learning environment and participation in classroom
learning activities are expected. Students should demonstrate courtesy to the
instructor, to special guest speakers, and to other classmates. Focusing your
attention on anything other than pertinent classroom material could be
considered discourteous. This includes personal conversations with other
students and/or cell phone use (talking, texting, online activity, etc.). Any
person who is discourteous or disrupts the class with unprofessional conduct
may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that class
period. Cell phones, pagers, and music playing devices must be turned off while
in the classroom.
During
class time -
-
No personal conversations with other
students.
-
No cell phone use (talking, texting,
unrelated online activity, etc.).
-
Cell phones must not be audible.
-
Music playing devices must be turned
off.
-
No ear buds or headphones are to be
worn.
-
No sleeping or resting of head on
tables.
Computer
Use
Students
are encouraged to utilize personal computers in the classroom for taking notes,
following the lecture outlines or reference materials, etc. Other uses
unrelated to the lecture topic are not allowed. As an example, surfing the
Internet or playing games during lecture or lab time is strictly prohibited and
will result in the student being asked to discontinue use of their computers.
Also, the student may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted
absent for that class period.
Audio/Video Taping
Since
the courts have ruled that a professor's voice and physical image are their
personal property, the prerogative of the audio taping and/or video recording
of lectures/laboratories is a right specifically reserved to faculty. Should
you wish to record using any device, you must obtain the permission of the
respective instructor in all classes.
Important
Note
The
provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a contract between the
students and Parker University. These provisions may be changed at any time for
any reason at the discretion of the course director. When necessary, in the
view of the University, appropriated notice of such changes will be given to
the student.
|
Class
|
Date
|
Lecture/Activity
|
Homework/Reading
|
Assignments
|
|
1
|
1/10
|
*The Body as a Whole
*Medical Terminology
|
Ch 1 Mosby: 1-19;
Ch 3 Mosby: 50-78
|
*Course Syllabus
|
|
2
|
1/12
|
*Mechanisms of Health and
Disease
|
Ch 2 Mosby: 20-49
|
*Quiz 1 (over previous
class material)
|
|
3
|
1/17
|
*Integumentary System
|
Ch 11 Mosby: 489-542
|
*Quiz 2
|
|
4
|
1/19
|
*Skeletal System
|
Ch 7 Mosby: 163-203
|
*Quiz 3
|
|
5
|
1/24
|
*Skeletal System
|
Ch 7 Mosby: 163-203
|
*Quiz 4
|
|
6
|
1/26
|
*Review
|
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|
*Quiz 5
|
|
7
|
1/31
|
*Joints
|
Ch 8 Mosby: 204-248
|
|
|
8
|
2/2
|
*Muscular System
|
Ch 9 Mosby: 249-270
|
*Quiz 6
|
|
9
|
2/7
|
*Muscular System
|
Ch 9 Mosby: 270-409
|
*Quiz 7
|
|
10
|
2/9
|
*Review
|
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|
*Quiz 8
|
|
11
|
2/14
|
*Midterm
|
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|
|
|
12
|
2/16
|
*Nervous System
|
Ch 4 Mosby: 79-136
|
|
|
13
|
2/21
|
*Nervous System
|
Ch 5 Mosby: 79-136
|
*Quiz 9
|
|
14
|
2/23
|
*Cardiovascular System,
Blood, & Lymphatic System
|
Ch 11 Mosby: 489-542
|
*Quiz 10
|
|
15
|
2/28
|
*Endocrine &
Respiratory Systems
|
Ch 6 Mosby: 137-162
Ch 12 Mosby: 543-592
|
*Quiz 11
|
|
16
|
3/1
|
*Digestive & Urinary
Systems
|
Ch 12 Mosby: 543-592
|
*Quiz 12
|
|
17
|
3/6
|
*Oral Presentation Exam
|
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|
*Quiz 13
*Oral Exam
|
|
18
|
3/8
|
*Review
|
------------------------
|
|
|
19
|
3/13
|
*Final Exam
|
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|
|
|
Class
|
Date
|
Muscles/Bones
Needed to Study
|
Reading
|
|
1
|
1/10
|
Directional terms
|
TG: 19-22, 32-33
|
|
2
|
1/12
|
Vertebral Column; Erector Spinae
|
TG: 170-173, 188-190, 196-199
|
|
3
|
1/17
|
|
TG: 48-50, 61-62, 68-70, 82-85
|
|
4
|
1/19
|
|
TG: 48-50, 173, 61-62, 67-68, 71-81
|
|
5
|
1/24
|
|
TG: 278-283, 296-299, 315-318, 324-325, 328
|
|
6
|
1/26
|
|
TG: 346-348, 296-298, 311-314, 319-323
|
|
7
|
1/31
|
|
TG: 366-368, 371-373, 381-383
|
|
8
|
2/2
|
|
TG: 296-298, 306-310, 326
|
|
9
|
2/7
|
|
TG: 367-368, 376-380
|
|
10
|
2/9
|
|
TG: 188-191, 203-204, 240-241, 244-252, 259
|
|
11
|
2/14
|
|
TG: 62, 86-93
|
|
12
|
2/16
|
|
TG: 192, 205-208, 296, 298-299, 332-335
|
|
13
|
2/21
|
|
TG: 61-62, 95-99, 132
|
|
14
|
2/23
|
|
TG: 127-129, 133-138, 140-148
|
|
15
|
2/28
|
Abdominal muscles and Diaphragm
|
TG: 188-190, 209-214
|
|
16
|
3/1
|
|
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|
|
17
|
3/6
|
Oral Presentation Exam
|
----------------------
|
|
18
|
3/8
|
Review
|
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|
|
19
|
3/13
|
Final Exam
|
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|