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NUR1117 

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
   2017/2018, Semester 1
   Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (Nursing/Alice Lee Ctr for Nursing Stud)
Modular Credits: 4
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Learning Outcomes

TopThis module will develop knowledge and understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body. Following an introduction to the basic principles of anatomy and physiology, learning will take a ‘cell to organ-systems’ approach to guide students learning. Body systems covered include: integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, urinary systems, and fluid and electrolyte balance including acid base homeostasis. Knowledge of these systems is fundamental to, and underpins, the nursing practice modules including Medical/Surgical Nursing I in Year 1 Semester 2. Upon completion of the module, students will be able to:
1.     demonstrate accurate use of a broad range of anatomical terms;
2.     explain the basis of homeostasis;
3.     identify cellular and tissue components and their respective function;
4.     discuss the importance of chemistry in the human body;
5.     identify the structural components of each of the body systems covered;
6.     describe a comprehensive range of anatomical structures in each of the body systems covered; and
7.     explain the underlying physiological processes within each of the body systems covered.

Prerequisites

TopNil

Teaching Modes

Top1-Lectures and e lectures
2-Tutorials
3-Lab demo
4-On line quiz

Schedule

TopNUR III7 AY 2017-2018 (A&P Lectures 2-4pm at CRC auditorium and LT35
Week 1
14/08/2017
CRC auditorium
 
Introduction to NUR III7; Cell Biology: Structure, Function, Cell cycle; Blended learning-MM-1H
Cell Physiology & Biochemistry-Dept of Biochemistry 1H
Week 2
21/08/2017
e Lectures 2H
Tissues, Integumentary System. Changes across life span. MM
Cell Physiology-2: Structure & function of cell membrane, Transport mechanisms. Physiology of the integument.-ZH
 
Week 3
28/08/2017
e lecture 1H
Blood Physiology: Components of Blood- Structure & function. Blood groups & typing-ZH-1H-CRC auditorium
Anatomical Terminologies, Body cavities & subdivisions. MM
 
Week 4
04/09/2017
e lecture 1H
CVS 1-Anatomy of Heart. Conduction system and coronary supply-MM1H
CRC auditorium
CVS-2 Anatomy of blood vessels, Circulatory Pathways-MM
Week 5
11/09/2017
CRC auditorium
CVS Physiology-1: Structure of & function of cardiac muscle, Conduction system of heart, ECG. ZH-2H
Week 6
18/09/2017
e lectures 2H
CVS-2 Cardiac output, Physiology of Circulation, Blood pressure, flow:  ZH.
Anatomy of Respiratory system- MM
 
  RECESS-25th-30th September 2017
Week 7
02/10/2017
CA-e-exam: 1.30H LT 35  2 to 3.30pm
 
Week 8
09/10/2017
 
Respiratory Physiology-1: Mechanics of breathing, lung volumes, pulmonary function tests. Factors influencing ventilation and gas exchange-ZH 2H-LT 35
Week 9
16/10/2017
e lecture 1H
Anatomy of Urinary system-MM 1H-LT 35
Respiratory Physiology-2 Gas transport; oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve. Control of respiration-e learning-ZH
Week 10
23/10/2017
e lectures 2H
Anatomy of Eye-MM
Physiology of Vision-ZH
Week 11
30/10/2017
Urinary System: Physiology of urine production and micturition process. Role of the kidney in fluid and electrolyte balance-ZH-2H. LT 35
Week 12
06/11/2017
e lecture 1H
Endocrine system Anatomy-MM 1H-CRC auditorium
Acid Base Balance-e learning-ZH
Week 13
13/11/2017
e lectures 2H
Endocrine Physiology-e learning-ZH.
04/12/2017 FINAL e-EXAM-1.5H-  U Town- 9-10.30am

Syllabus

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3. Syllabus:
(Elaboration of major topics to be covered)
 
 
 
 
 
  1. Introductory concepts essential to understanding Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Introductory Anatomy
  • Structural organization in the human body             
  • Body systems and their component organs            
  • Anatomical position and clinical relevance       
  • Anatomical terminology: apply to regions and structures set out in the text                                                         
  • Major body cavities and their sub-divisions             
3.  Homeostasis and its clinical importance                      
4.  Basic Biochemistry
  • Matter, element and atom                                        
  • Common elements in the human body                                                             
  • Major energy forms within the human body                  
  • Forms of chemical bonding                                          
  • Inorganic and organic compounds                                
5.  Basic Cell Biology and Tissues
  • Cellular structure and function of individual organelles;  Phases of cell cycle
  • Basic protein synthesis
  • Nuclear structure and DNA replication, Structure and function of cell membrane; Cell membrane transport mechanisms
  • Basic tissues: types, characteristics, functions and locations.
6.  Structure and function of the Integumentary system
  • Features of the epidermis & dermis
  • Cells, tissues and appendages of the skin
  • Physiology of the integument and contribution to homeostasis
  • Changes across the lifespan
7.   Structure and function of the Cardiovascular system
  • Components of blood:- structure and function
  • Blood groups & bood typing
  • Haemostasis
  • Overview of structure and function of cardiovascular system
  • Microscopic and macroscopic structure of the heart
  • Structure and function of cardiac muscle
  • Conduction system of the heart and the ECG
  • Factors that regulate cardiac output
 Structure and function of blood vessels
  • Factors that regulate blood vessel diameter
  • Physiology of circulation
  • Regulation of blood pressure and blood flow
  • Circulatory pathways; name and locate major vessels        
8.   Structure and function of the Respiratory system
  • Overview of structure and function of the respiratory system
  • Microscopic, macroscopic and functional anatomy of the structures and organs in the respiratory system
  • Mechanics of breathing including:- respiratory pressures, physical factors that influence ventilation, lung volumes and pulmonary function tests
  • Factors influencing ventilation and gas exchange
  • Gas transport in blood including the clinical importance of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve
  • Neural and chemical control of respiration
 
 9.     Structure and function of the urinary system, including fluid and electrolyte balance
  • Body fluids, water and electrolyte balance
  • Overview of structure and function of the urinary  system
  • Microscopic and macroscopic structure of the urinary system organs including the nephron
  • Physiology of urine production and micturition process
  • Role of the kidney in fluid and electrolyte balance
10. Principles of acid base balance
  • Sources of acids in the body
  • Chemical buffer systems
  • Role of the respiratory and renal systems in acid-base balance
  • Acidosis and alkalosis
11. Structure and function of the Endocrine system
  • Overview of structure and function of the endocrine system
  • Mechanisms of hormone action and regulation of release
  • Relationships between the pituitary and the hypothalamus
  • Hormones released by each of the endocrine glands and their physiological effects
12. Special senses
  • Structure and function of the eye including physiology of vision
 
 

Preclusions

TopAY1104 Anatomy PY1105 Physiology I PY1106 Physiology II

Workload

Top2-2-1-0-5

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B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

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