I. General Information

1. Course Title:
General Anatomy

2. Course Prefix & Number:
DENT 1108

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

This course provides an introductory level education for health professionals who need a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, and the interrelationships between the structures and functions of these systems. The organ systems include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, circulation, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Dental Assisting, Diploma
Dental Assisting, AAS Degree

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate written communication skills	Describe the conceptual thinking exercises at the end of each assigned chapter.
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Read chapter assignments and complete the workbook questions; define and pronounce key terms.
Utilize appropriate technology	Demonstrate basic technical skills; utilize specific technology and software; select resources that are current, appropriate, and relevant.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Define and spell anatomic terminology;
• Identify the planes and associated body directions used to divide the body into sections;
• Identify and describe the four levels of organization in the human body;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomic systems;
• Recognize the physiology for the anatomic systems; and
• Explain the difference between an organ and a body system.

 

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. The Human Body
• Structure of the cells
• Cell reproduction and energy generation
• Four basic tissue types and their characteristics
2. Genetics
• The way traits are transmitted
• The role of chromosomes and genes in heredity
• Factors that determine trait predominance
• The causes of genetic defects
3. Chemical organization
• The chemical composition of the body
• The structure of an atom
• The differences between inorganic and organic compounds
4. Integumentary system
• The basic functions of the skin
• The skin layers and their components
• The types of appendages
5. Musculoskeletal system
• The major muscles and bones of the body
• The types of muscle tissue and their functions
• The types of bones and their functions
• The roles of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, joints, and bursae in body movements and structure
6. Neurosensory system
• Structures of the nervous system
• Functions of the nervous system
• The special sense organs and their functions
7. Endocrine system
• Functions of the endocrine glands
• Hormone release and transportation in the endocrine system
• The role of receptors in the influence of hormones on cells
8. Cardiovascular system
• Structures of the heart and their functions
• The heart’s conduction system
• The flow of blood through the heart and the body
9. Hematologic system
• The way in which blood cells develop
• Functions of the different blood components
• The way in which blood cells clot
• Blood groups and their significance
10. Immune system
• The organs and tissues that make up the immune system
• The functions of the immune system
• The body’s response when the immune system fails
11. Respiratory system
• Structures of the respiratory system and their functions
• The processes of inspiration and expiration
• The way in which gas exchange takes place
• Problems with the nervous, musculoskeletal, and pulmonary systems that can affect breathing
• The role of the lungs in acid-base balance
12. Gastrointestinal system
• The two major components of the GI system
• Phases of digestion
• Functions of GI hormones
• The sites and mechanisms of gastric secretions
13. Nutrition and metabolism
• The roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in nutrition
• The functions of vitamins and minerals in the body
• The way in which glucose is turned into energy
• Roles of hormones in metabolism
14. Urinary system
• Major structures of the urinary system
• Functions of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
• The way in which urine is formed
• The role of hormones in the urinary system
15. Fluids, electrolytes, acids, and bases
• The way in which fluids are distributed throughout the body
• Kidney’s role in electrolyte balance
• The body’s way of compensating for acid-base imbalances
• The major acid-base imbalances
16. Reproductive system
• Anatomic structure and functions of the male and female reproductive systems
• The male hormone production and its effects on sexual development
• Female hormone production and its effects on menstruation
• The anatomic structure and functions of the female breast
17. Reproduction and lactation
• The process of fertilization
• The embryo and fetus development
• The stages of labor
• The role of hormones in lactation