PNUR 114 Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses is designed to provide the student with an overview of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of 12 body systems. Students also learn various health promotion strategies that assist in maintaining optimal function of these body systems. Healthcare terminology is introduced in this course.
Notes:
Course Concepts
• Medical and anatomical terminology
• Structure and organization of the human body
• Integumentary system
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Cardiovascular system and blood
• Lymphatic system
• Immune system
• Respiratory system
• Urinary system
• Digestive system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Reproductive system
• Homeostasis
Prerequisites: Biology 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 67% or admission to the Practical Nurse Program.
Corequisite: PNUR 101, PNUR 102
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 5 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 75 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 15 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify and understand the basic structure and function of the body systems
- Define and use common medical and anatomical terminology related to the body systems
- Apply theoretical knowledge to authentic, real-life experiences
- Develop a team approach to learning
- Set goals and priorities your own learning
- Utilize information from a variety of sources to further increase knowledge of the subject
- Identify and understand the basic structure and function of cells, tissues and organs
- Understand the interrelatedness of all body systems
Teaching and Learning Approach
Instructors provide direction of learning in preparation, in course activities and reflection of the content. The
instructor acts as facilitator and subject matter expert to promote an environment conducive for learning through
activities such as guided discussion, debate, audio-visual presentation, group activities, online activities, skill-
building exercises and simulation.Learning Resources
Scanlon, V. C., & Sanders, T. (2019). Essentials of Anatomy and physiology (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A.
Davis Company.
Scanlon, V. C., & Sanders, T. (2019). Student Workbook for Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (8th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Course Overview & Introduction to Health Care Terminology
Organization Chapters 1, 2 (except Elements, Atoms and bonds, Inorganic and Organic Compounds, Chemical
Structure, 3 (Only Cellular Transport Mechanisms) Structure of the Human Body Chapter 4
The Integumentary System Chapter 5
The Skeletal System Chapter 6
The Muscular System Chapter 7
2. Cardiovascular System and Blood Chapters 11, 12 and 13
Lymphatic and Immune Systems Chapter 14
3.Urinary and Digestive Systems; Chapters 18 and 16
Respiratory Systems; Chapter 15
4. Endocrine and Reproductive Systems; Chapters 10, 20 and 21
Nervous System and the Senses; Chapters 6 and 8
5. Maintaining Homeostasis; Chapters 17, 19, (Learn)Moodle Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Quizzes 1-4 | 1-8 | 40% |
| Midterm Assessment | 1-8 | 25% |
| Summative Assessment | 1-8 | 35% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.