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This learning guide is for part I of the two-semester human anatomy …
This learning guide is for part I of the two-semester human anatomy and physiology courses that support students pursuing programs in a medical or paramedical career, or a degree in physical education. It is cloud-based, interactive, independent of a textbook, and aligned with national standards, Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) learning outcomes, to be perennial and widely adaptable.
There are nine learning modules in the learning guide. Each module is divided into topics aligned with the HAPS learning outcomes. Here is a brief introduction of the components found under each topic.
A Short Lecture: These are written by experienced undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology instructors to give you a brief overview of what you might expect to learn from your Anatomy and Physiology course.
A Concept Map: To visualize relationships and help students dig into ideas and organize their thoughts.
Key Points: A very quick overview of important concepts for the section.
Muddiest Points: Points that have caused confusion for students.
Interactive Exercises: These exercises can help students check their learning.
Students can use the learning guide as the following:
An overview before starting a topic in an Anatomy and Physiology Course A guide to correct anatomical terminology that underlies the concepts of the course work A place to review confusing concepts in regular course work A place to find extra resources for study of concepts that are either understood or are still murky.
The development of this human anatomy and physiology learning guide is made possible with the support of the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) Open Course Grants. It is created by a group of experienced faculty members at Northern Virginia Community College and reviewed by several members of the Human Anatomy and Physiology faculty at George Mason University.
Anatomy and Physiology is a dynamic textbook for the two-semester human anatomy …
Anatomy and Physiology is a dynamic textbook for the two-semester human anatomy and physiology course for life science and allied health majors. The book is organized by body system and covers standard scope and sequence requirements. Its lucid text, strategically constructed art, career features, and links to external learning tools address the critical teaching and learning challenges in the course. The web-based version of Anatomy and Physiology also features links to surgical videos, histology, and interactive diagrams.
This Open Course is an adaptation of OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology and …
This Open Course is an adaptation of OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology and was created under a Round Nine ALG Textbook Transformation Grant.
Topics covered include:
Chemical Organization Cellular Organization Tissue Organization Integumentary System Skeletal System Muscular System Nervous System Endocrine System Cardiovascular System Lymphatic System Respiratory System Digestive System Reproductive System
Short, animated videos on many Anatomy and Physiology topics. Videos used in …
Short, animated videos on many Anatomy and Physiology topics. Videos used in college courses and cover the content presented in the first 2 semesters of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing/Allied Health students.
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of biology focusing …
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of biology focusing on humans as biological organisms. Topics include chemistry; cell and tissue structure; human body structure and function; human reproduction and development; human genetics, heredity and evolution; and human ecology. An emphasis is placed on the application of principles to current issues, including common human diseases, genetic engineering, and the impact of humans on the world's ecosystems.
Lab 1: Overview & The Microscope Lab 2: Cytology Lab 3: Histology Lab 4: The Integumentary System Lab 5: The Axial Skeleton Lab 6: The Appendicular Skeleton Lab 7: Joints Lab 8: The Axial Muscles Lab 9: The Appendicular Muscles Lab 10: Nervous Tissue Lab 11: The Central Nervous System (Brain) Lab 12: Cranial and Spinal Nerves Lab 13: The Somatic Nervous System (Special Senses) Lab 14: The Endocrine System Lab 15: Blood Lab 16: The Heart Lab 17: Blood Vessels and Circulation Lab 18: The Lymphatic System Lab 19: The Respiratory System Lab 20: The Digestive System Lab 21: The Urinary System Lab 22: The Reproductive System (Male) Lab 23: The Reproductive System (Female)
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of …
Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts.
Interactive radiology images, animated modules showing the physiology of difficult to understand …
Interactive radiology images, animated modules showing the physiology of difficult to understand muscle groups, sketches of anatomy, and links to the already existing quality neuroanatomy website.
Covers: Head and Neck Anatomy Videos Back and Core Thorax Radiological Atlas Abdomen Upper Limb Anatomical Illustrations Lower Limb Embryology Neuroanatomy Pelvis
Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors …
Concepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features a rich art program, and conveys the major themes of biology.
This open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues, from a biological …
This open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues, from a biological perspective. The text is designed for an introductory-level college science course. Topics include the fundamentals of ecology, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, food production, and human population growth.
Lecture slides for each chapter are available from https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/119oj6XXHnQMpwu_rCgczDFrZPMbqGN8W
This is a revision of the Georgia Highlands College Laboratory Manual for …
This is a revision of the Georgia Highlands College Laboratory Manual for Foundations of Biology. Lab exercises include:
The Scientific Method Organic Molecules Microscopy Cell Structure & Function Enzyme Function Cellular Respiration and Exercise Isolation of Photosynthetic Pigments DNA Extraction from Strawberries Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction Enzymes Fingerprinting Mitosis & Meiosis
The word biology means, "the science of life", from the Greek bios, …
The word biology means, "the science of life", from the Greek bios, life, and logos, word or knowledge. Therefore, Biology is the science of Living Things. That is why Biology is sometimes known as Life Science.
Wikibooks is a collaborative book authoring website, where users from all over the world work together to write textbooks and other types of instructional books on many topics. It is a Wikimedia project, operated by the same group of people who run Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation. You can edit this page, and almost all pages like it, at any time. That is the basic principle of Wikibooks: anyone can edit it.
This textbook has been created with several goals in mind: accessibility, customization, …
This textbook has been created with several goals in mind: accessibility, customization, and student engagement—all while encouraging students toward high levels of academic scholarship. Students will find that this textbook offers a strong introduction to human biology in an accessible format.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Biology and the Scientific Method Chapter 2: Chemistry and Life Chapter 3: Cells Chapter 4: DNA and Gene Expression Chapter 5: Digestive System Chapter 6: Energy Considerations Chapter 7: Blood Chapter 8: Heart Chapter 9: Blood Vessels Chapter 10: Respiratory System Chapter 11: Hormones Chapter 12: Urinary System Chapter 13: Mitosis and Meiosis Chapter 14: Reproductive Systems Chapter 15: Skeletal System Chapter 16: Muscles and Movement Chapter 17: Nervous System Chapter 18: Special Senses Chapter 19: Immune System
Physiology The word physiology is from the Ancient Greek φυσιολογία (phusiología, "natural …
Physiology The word physiology is from the Ancient Greek φυσιολογία (phusiología, "natural philosophy") and it is the study of how organisms perform their vital functions. An example is the study of how a muscle contracts or the force contracting muscles exert on the skeleton. It was introduced by French physician Jean Fernery in 1552. Physiology is built upon a tripod of sciences: physics, chemistry, and anatomy.
Introduction to Ecology is an open course remix of the OpenStax Biology …
Introduction to Ecology is an open course remix of the OpenStax Biology open textbook. The remix includes a modular revision of parts of the text with supplemental questions added.
This set of lecture materials, laboratory notes, and activities are ancillary materials …
This set of lecture materials, laboratory notes, and activities are ancillary materials created for use with OpenStax Microbiology. The materials were created under a Round Nine Textbook Transformation Grant.
Topics covered include:
The Cell Prokaryotes Eukaryotes Acellular Pathogens Microbial Metabolism Microbial Growth Biochemistry of the Bacterial Genome Microbial Genetics Microbial Growth Antimicrobial Drugs Pathogenicity Epidemiology Immune System
The Kansas State University Human Nutrition (FNDH 400) Flexbook is a textbook …
The Kansas State University Human Nutrition (FNDH 400) Flexbook is a textbook for students taking Kansas State University FNDH 400 course.FNDH 400 is a 3-hour, intermediate-level, human nutrition course at Kansas State University take primarily by sophomores and juniors because it has prerequisites of a college biology and chemistry courses.
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