Anatomy & Physiology at Earlham

Biology 345 & 347: Anatomy & Physiology

About the Changes to Anatomy & Physiology ... In the past, A&P was a single semester survey course with virtually no histology, pathology and little time for endocrinology... now it is a 2 semester course with integration of histology, pathology & endocrinology! In the past, anatomy was learned by dissecting cats and from drawings and skeletons... now we have a human cadaver anatomy lab! How are the two semesters divided? Spring Semester: BIO 345, "Anatomy & Physiology of Excitable Cells & Systems". Membrane Physiology, Neurophysiology, Skeletal/Muscle Physiology & Cardiovascular Physiology. Integrated throughout these above mentioned physiological systems are studies of anatomy & histology. This semester includes intensive use of the human cadaver for learning muscles, blood vessels and nerves. This semester does not include time for research projects. For the syllabus/calendar for BIO 345, click here. Fall Semester: *BIO 347, "Anatomy & Physiology of Metabolism & Endocrinology". Respiratory, renal, digestive, reproductive physiology and metabolism. Integrated throughout our studies of these physiological systems are anatomy, histology, pathology & endocrinology. This semester includes intensive physiology research projects (student designed, semester long) and less time with the cadaver. For the syllabus/calendar for BIO 347, click here. Is it a sequence? Do I have to start with Spring Semester?* The design of the class is such that it would naturally follow Cell Physiology in the Fall Semester. SO, the ideal would be to start with the Spring Semester offering (which includes cadaver anatomy) and then follow it up in the Fall with the research projects... but it is possible to start in the Fall. Can I take just one? Taking BOTH semesters is very important for pre-professional/health students, as Physiology is a dominant subject on the MCAT and in preparation for medical school (for evidence of this, click here). Also, beyond the importance of Physiology to pre-health students, it is important for Biology Majors to have a solid understanding of HOW our bodies/vertebrate animals WORK/function. So, I encourage bio and biochem majors to take both semesters. However, even a single semester will be very helpful in these regards and is sufficient to instill awe at the amazing nature of complex organismal function. So, it is possible to take just one semester, but I highly encourage taking both for a complete picture of vertebrate function & grad/professional school preparation. 2 Classes = One Main Text Book? The book I have picked is excellent in that it is concise, up-to-date (it is revised every other year), challenging and affordable (~$45). The book is "Review of Medical Physiology", the 21st edition, by William F. Ganong (an image of the cover is on the right side of this page). The only drawback of the book is that the figures and the overall appearance is sans flash. Accordingly, I will be providing you with many, many images online in lecture notes. Some students in the past have used the optional Marieb text to help them study by either purchseing their own copy or using one of the copies on reserve in the sci li (costs $125 new). The Anatomy Coloring book (by Kapit) is required for the spring semester, in which we learn bones and muscles and blood vessels. Ganong will last for BOTH semesters of A&P! Prerequisites: Cell Physiology (BIO 341) General Course Description: In this course you will gain a deeper understanding of vertebrate anatomy and some of the amazing mechanisms by which our bodies are able to function. Along the way, you will further developed your skills of memorization (e.g. anatomical names and facts), analysis (hands-on measurement of physiological phenomena, statistical analysis of your data, interpreting experimental findings),synthesis (write-up experimental results, describe physiological phenomena during exams and in papers) and evaluation (critique, defend, judge, support your data and the data of others). Labs: For the most part, anatomy is learned by visualizing, touching, and finding through dissection; this anatomical knowledge is then confirmed by self-testing (or teaching others once you have studied). Our materials for learning anatomy are books (required, recommended, and ‘on-reserve’ texts), skeletons, anatomic models, a human cadaver, and through ultrasound imaging of your own bodies (self portraits!). In the fall semester (BIO 345) you will be designing, performing, writing-up & presenting your own experimental research. Go here for specifics on your experimental research projects. Student research projects in the past have included studies on the stress responses of horses, caffeine tolerance in humans, the effects of flax seed oil on cardiovascular health, the acute effects of smoking, physiological responses to pet therapy, napping and sleep deprivation effects on oxygen consumption, calcium pyruvate on endurance and maximum grip strength, animal fat free diet on health, etc, etc......	Faculty Nathan Trueblood, Ph.D. Asst. Professor of Biology Office: SH 153 Phone: (765) 983-1204 e-mail home page The Text Book: The optional supplementary text some folks like (Marieb):

In the past, A&P was a single semester survey course with virtually no histology, pathology and little time for endocrinology... now it is a 2 semester course with integration of histology, pathology & endocrinology! In the past, anatomy was learned by dissecting cats and from drawings and skeletons... now we have a human cadaver anatomy lab!

Spring Semester: BIO 345, "Anatomy & Physiology of Excitable Cells & Systems". Membrane Physiology, Neurophysiology, Skeletal/Muscle Physiology & Cardiovascular Physiology. Integrated throughout these above mentioned physiological systems are studies of anatomy & histology. This semester includes intensive use of the human cadaver for learning muscles, blood vessels and nerves. This semester does not include time for research projects. For the syllabus/calendar for BIO 345, click here.

Fall Semester: BIO 347, "Anatomy & Physiology of Metabolism & Endocrinology". Respiratory, renal, digestive, reproductive physiology and metabolism. Integrated throughout our studies of these physiological systems are anatomy, histology, pathology & endocrinology. This semester includes intensive physiology research projects (student designed, semester long) and less time with the cadaver. For the syllabus/calendar for BIO 347, click here.

Is it a sequence? Do I have to start with Spring Semester? The design of the class is such that it would naturally follow Cell Physiology in the Fall Semester. SO, the ideal would be to start with the Spring Semester offering (which includes cadaver anatomy) and then follow it up in the Fall with the research projects... but it is possible to start in the Fall.

Can I take just one? Taking BOTH semesters is very important for pre-professional/health students, as Physiology is a dominant subject on the MCAT and in preparation for medical school (for evidence of this, click here). Also, beyond the importance of Physiology to pre-health students, it is important for Biology Majors to have a solid understanding of HOW our bodies/vertebrate animals WORK/function. So, I encourage bio and biochem majors to take both semesters. However, even a single semester will be very helpful in these regards and is sufficient to instill awe at the amazing nature of complex organismal function. So, it is possible to take just one semester, but I highly encourage taking both for a complete picture of vertebrate function & grad/professional school preparation.

2 Classes = One Main Text Book? The book I have picked is excellent in that it is concise, up-to-date (it is revised every other year), challenging and affordable (~$45). The book is "Review of Medical Physiology", the 21st edition, by William F. Ganong (an image of the cover is on the right side of this page). The only drawback of the book is that the figures and the overall appearance is sans flash. Accordingly, I will be providing you with many, many images online in lecture notes. Some students in the past have used the optional Marieb text to help them study by either purchseing their own copy or using one of the copies on reserve in the sci li (costs $125 new). The Anatomy Coloring book (by Kapit) is required for the spring semester, in which we learn bones and muscles and blood vessels. Ganong will last for BOTH semesters of A&P!

General Course Description: In this course you will gain a deeper understanding of vertebrate anatomy and some of the amazing mechanisms by which our bodies are able to function. Along the way, you will further developed your skills of memorization (e.g. anatomical names and facts), analysis (hands-on measurement of physiological phenomena, statistical analysis of your data, interpreting experimental findings),synthesis (write-up experimental results, describe physiological phenomena during exams and in papers) and evaluation (critique, defend, judge, support your data and the data of others).

Labs: For the most part, anatomy is learned by visualizing, touching, and finding through dissection; this anatomical knowledge is then confirmed by self-testing (or teaching others once you have studied). Our materials for learning anatomy are books (required, recommended, and ‘on-reserve’ texts), skeletons, anatomic models, a human cadaver, and through ultrasound imaging of your own bodies (self portraits!).

In the fall semester (BIO 345) you will be designing, performing, writing-up & presenting your own experimental research. Go here for specifics on your experimental research projects. Student research projects in the past have included studies on the stress responses of horses, caffeine tolerance in humans, the effects of flax seed oil on cardiovascular health, the acute effects of smoking, physiological responses to pet therapy, napping and sleep deprivation effects on oxygen consumption, calcium pyruvate on endurance and maximum grip strength, animal fat free diet on health, etc, etc......