ANAT 100 - Human Anatomy for Nursing

3 Credits

Outline Effective Date: Academic Year 2025/226
Created Date: Oct 27, 2025
Date Approved: Oct 27, 2025

Lecture Hours: 39

Course Description:
An introductory to human anatomy course that uses a combined regional and systemic approach to examine the relationships and organization of the major structures within the thorax, abdomen, head/neck, and back/limbs regions of the body. This gross anatomy course uses a systems approach to prepare students to understand relationships among structures that contribute to the functioning of organ systems.

Rationale:
This course is required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing pre-professional year through the University of Saskatchewan. Students will examine the essential structures and functions of the human body.

Prerequisites: English 30-1 or equivalent
Corequisites: BIOL 107 or equivalent

Course Learning Outcomes:
A student who successfully completes the course will have reliably demonstrated the ability to”

1. Name and apply anatomical terminology for body positions, orientation, movements, and relationships of structures.

2. Identify cell and tissue structures and how they are related to organ function.

3. Identify the structure and function of the integumentary system.

4. Identify the structure and function of the skeletal system, including:

a.major bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton

b.structural features of these bones and their functional relevance.

5. Identify the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, including the major muscle groups of the body and their functions.

6. Identify the structure and function of the components of the central and peripheral nervous systems and associated structures.

7. Identify the structure and function of the endocrine system.

8. Identify the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, including:

a.Normal adult and fetal circulations

b.Chambers, valves, great vessels, and blood supply of the heart

c.Distinctions between arteries and veins

d.Flow of oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood through the body

e.Major arteries supplying limbs, thoracic, abdominal and pelvic viscera, organs of the central nervous system, and the venous return from those same structures

9. Identify the structure and function of the lymphatic system including:

a.lymph nodes

b.lymph circulation

c.their relationships to blood circulation

10. Identify the structure of the respiratory system and its relationship to the cardiovascular system and other organs of the thoracic cavity.

11. Identify the structures of the digestive system and the relationships among these organs.

12. Identify the structures of the urinary system and relationships to other abdominal and pelvic organs.

13 .Identify the normal adult structures of the reproductive systems including:

a.Male reproductive system and female reproductive system

b.Normal reproductive functions in both sexes

Required Resource Materials:
Patton, K.T., Bell, F.B., Thompson, T., & Williamson, P. (2025). Structure & Function of the Body (17th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier

Optional Resource Materials:
None

Conduct of Course:
This course has 39 hours of instruction, including lectures, video clips, activities, discussions, and selected readings.

All evaluation components must be completed to receive credit for the course. Students must receive a passing weighted grade to receive credit for the course.

Attendance is taken for each class. Students are expected to attend regularly, be responsible for materials presented in class, and participate in class discussions and activities.

Content of Course:
1. Introduction to the Organization of the Human Body

2. Close Examination of the vital systems throughout the human body, their functions and related diagnosis.

Cells, Tissues, and Organ Systems
The Integumentary System
The Skeleton System
The Muscular System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
Blood and Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic System
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive System

Course Assessments:

Module Assessments	30%
Midterm Exams	30%
Final Assessments	40%
Total	100%

Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.
“Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”

Course Pass Requirements:
The passing grade is 50%. For transfer to other institutions, a grade of 60% is required.

A minimum grade of D (50%) (1.00) is required to pass this course.

Letter	F	D	D+	C-	C	C+	B-	B	B+	A-	A	A+
Percent Range	0-49	50-52	53-56	57-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85-89	90-94	95-100
Points	0.00	1.00	1.30	1.70	2.00	2.30	2.70	3.00	3.30	3.70	4.00	4.00

Students must maintain a cumulative grade of C (GPA - Grade Point Average of 2.00) in order to qualify to graduate.

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In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

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