ANAT1101
Anatomy And Physiology
Winter 2023 - Current
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ANAT1101 Anatomy And Physiology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This comprehensive course introduces the structure of the human body and its relationship to the function
and integration of the twelve body systems as well as how they work to maintain homeostasis. Learners will
gain an in depth understanding of the organization of the human body from the chemical and cellular level
to the tissues, organs and organ systems. This course will also facilitate understanding of the terminology
associated with the human body.
REQUISITES None
EQUIVALENTS None
CREDITS 6
HOURS 90
ELIGIBLE FOR
Yes
PLAR
COURSE LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Bow Valley College is committed to ensuring our graduates can demonstrate their abilities in key areas that
will make them effective citizens and encourage their development as lifelong learners. In addition to the
discipline-specific skills that learners acquire in their programs, the College has identified ten learning
outcomes.
College-Wide Outcomes:
1. Communication
2. Thinking Skills
3. Numeracy and Financial Literacy
4. Working with Others
5. Digital Literacy
6. Positive Attitudes and Behaviours
7. Continuous Learning
8. Health and Wellness Awareness
9. Citizenship and Intercultural Competence
10. Environmental Sustainability
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COLLEGE WIDE
# COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension related to the structure of
1 1, 2, 7, 8
the human body
Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension related to the function of
2 1, 2, 7, 8
the human body
Use appropriate anatomical terminology in identifying and describing
3 1, 2, 8
the different structures of the human body
Explain how the organs and systems affect the maintenance of
4 1, 2, 8
homeostasis
5 Describe the interdependency of the twelve human body systems 1, 2, 7, 8
COURSE MODULES AND
SCHEDULE
*Course schedule subject to change, depending on delivery mode and term of study. For exact dates,
please consult the Course Offering Information in Brightspace.
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WEEK/HOURS MODULES
Part 1: Overview of basic structure and function of the human body
3 Hours Organization
3 Hours Chemistry
3 Hours Cells and microbiome
3 Hours Tissues
3 Hours Integumentary system
18 Hours Introduction to body systems
3 Hours Introduction to fluid, electrolyte and acid base balances
Part 2: Comprehensive review of structure and function of the human body
9 Hours Nervous system
3 Hours Endocrine system
9 Hours Blood and cardiovascular system
3 Hours Respiratory system
3 Hours Lymphatic system and immunity
3 Hours Urinary system
6 Hours Fluid, electrolyte and acid base balances
6 Hours Digestive, nutrition and metabolism
3 Hours Skeletal system
3 Hours Muscular system
3 Hours Sensation and sense organs
3 Hours Reproductive system
ASSESSMENT
COURSE
LEARNING ASSESSMENT WEIGHT
OUTCOME(S)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Learning activities 15%
1, 3, 5 Exam 1 25%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Exam 2 30%
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Exam 3 30%
Important: For details on each assignment and exam, please see the Course Offering Information.
PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS
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A minimum grade of D is required to pass this course. However, a program may require a higher grade in
this course to progress in the program or to meet specific program completion requirements.
An overall minimum final mark for this course must be 64%, letter grade C, grade point value of 2.0 to pass
this course.
Please consult with the program area or contact the program chair for further details. A minimum Grade
Point Average of 2.0 is required for graduation.
GRADING SCHEME
Grade Percentage Grade Point Description
Exceptional: superior
A+ 95-100 4.0 knowledge of subject
matter
Excellent: outstanding
A 90-94 4.0 knowledge of subject
matter
A- 85-89 3.67
B+ 80-84 3.33
Very Good: knowledge of
B 75-79 3.0 subject matter generally
mastered
B- 70-74 2.67
C+ 67-69 2.33
Satisfactory/Acceptable:
knowledge of subject
C 64-66 2.0
matter adequately
mastered
C- 60-63 1.67
D+ 57-59 1.33
D 50-56 1.0 Minimal Pass
Fail: an unsatisfactory
F Less than 50 0.0
performance
REQUIRED LEARNING
RESOURCES
Thompson, G. (2019). Understanding anatomy & physiology: A visual, auditory, interactive approach
(3rd ed.). F.A. Davis Co.
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Thompson, G. (2019). Workbook to accompany understanding anatomy & physiology: A visual, auditory,
interactive approach (3rd ed.). F. A. Davis Co.
Additional learning resources may be found in the Course Offering Information or in Brightspace.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Additional information may be found in the Course Offering Information or in Brightspace.
ACADEMIC
ACCOMMODATIONS
Learners with a disability (learning, physical, and/or mental health) may qualify for academic and exam
accommodations. For more information, or to apply for accommodations, learners should make an
appointment with Accessibility Services in the Learner Success Services (LSS) Department. Accessibility
Services can also assist learners who may be struggling with learning but do not have a formal diagnosis. To
make an appointment visit LSS on the first floor of the south campus or call 403-410-1440. It is the learner's
responsibility to contact Accessibility Services and request academic accommodations. For more
information, please visit our website at http://www.bowvalleycollege.ca/accessibility.
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Bow Valley College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Learners are
urged to become familiar with and uphold the following policies: Academic Honesty (500-1-7), Learner
Code of Conduct, Procedures and Guidelines (500-1-1), Learner Appeals (500-1-12), Attendance (500-1-10),
Grading (500-1-6), Academic Continuance and Graduation (500-1-5), and Electronic Communications (300-
2-13). Audio or video recording of lectures, labs, seminars, or any other teaching and learning environment
by learners is allowed only with consent of the instructor as part of an approved accommodation plan.
Recorded material is to be used solely for personal study and is not being used or distributed without prior
written consent from the instructor.
Turnitin:
Students may be required to submit their course work to Turnitin, a third-party service provider engaged by
BVC. Turnitin identifies plagiarism by checking databases of electronic books and articles, archived
webpages, and previously submitted student papers. Students acknowledge that any course work or essays
submitted to Turnitin will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database, where
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it will be used solely to detect plagiarism. The terms that apply to a student’s use of Turnitin are described
on Turnitin.com.
Online Exam Proctoring:
Examinations for this course may require proctoring through an online proctoring service. Online
proctoring enables online exam taking within a controlled and monitored environment, thereby enhancing
academic integrity. Online proctoring may occur through a variety of methods, including but not limited to:
a. live online proctoring where a remote invigilator authenticates identity and observes completion of an
exam using specialized software and recordings;
b. automated proctoring where the exam session is recorded and AI (artificial intelligence) analyzed;
c. browser lockdown that limits access to other applications, websites, copying, printing, screen capture
and other functions; or
d. a combination of both live/automated proctoring and browser lockdown.
Course instructors will review recordings, analyses, and data obtained through online proctoring for
academic integrity infractions. It is the student’s responsibility to meet the technical, software, location, and
identity verification requirements necessary to enable online proctoring.
Further details of these policies are available in the Academic Calendar and on the Bow Valley College
website, bowvalleycollege.ca.
Learners are encouraged to keep a copy of this course outline for future reference.
Collection of Personal Information:
This course, including your image and voice, may be recorded and made available to you and other students
taking the course section. By attending the class(es) online or in person, you consent to the collection of your
personal information. If you do not wish to be recorded, please contact your instructor before starting the
course/class to discuss alternative arrangements.
You may use the recordings only for educational purposes and you must not copy, share, or use the
recordings for any other purpose without the instructor's express permission.
Your personal information is collected in accordance with section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) to deliver academic programming, support learner flexibility, promote
universal design for learning principles, and for purposes consistent with the course activities and outcomes.
If you have any questions about the collection, disclosure, use, or protection of this information, please
contact the College's Access and Privacy Officer at [email protected].
