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Build a strong foundation in study skills, basic math, chemistry, cell biology, and terminology to prepare for success in Anatomy & Physiology coursework.

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Digital Textbook: March 2027
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Prepare for Anatomy and Physiology is a foundational textbook designed to help students build the academic skills and scientific knowledge necessary for success in introductory anatomy and physiology courses. Created for students entering health science and related programs, the book provides a comprehensive review of essential concepts in study skills, basic mathematics, chemistry, cell biology, and scientific terminology. Emphasizing the connections between foundational science concepts and human anatomy and physiology, the text helps students strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and academic confidence before beginning more advanced coursework. Through clear explanations and practical applications, this resource supports students in developing the knowledge and learning strategies needed for success in future health science studies and careers.

Course Competency 1: Identify specific study skills needed to succeed in anatomy & physiology courses

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify different learning styles
  • Identify study strategies that fit each learning style
  • Identify a schedule that includes adequate study time
  • Identify best practices for effective note taking
  • Describe the different learning strategies to prepare for an exam
  • Explain your role as a student to take responsibility of time management and development of proper study skills to succeed in a course

Course Competency 2: Apply basic math concepts to solve problems

Learning Objectives:

  • Solve math problems involving multiple operations, fractions, decimals, and percents
  • Calculate the mathematical mean, interpret ratios and proportions
  • Incorporate use of exponents when representing pertinent scientific data
  • Illustrate proper use of the units of metric system
  • Interpret tables, graphs and charts

Course Competency 3: Discuss basic chemistry as it relates to the human body

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe atomic structure
  • Interpret information presented on the periodic table of elements
  • Define the different types of chemical bonds
  • Interpret the meaning of a given pH
  • Identify important inorganic and organic compounds and their functions in the human body
  • Define types of energy and how it pertains to the human body

Course Competency 4: Describe the components of cell and their functions

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
  • Define cytoplasm and organelle.
  • Describe the structure, function and relationship of all cell organelles.
  • Identify important components of the cell membrane and their functions
  • Distinguish between different mechanisms of cellular transport

Course Competency 5: Explain the Cell Cycle

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify important time periods during the cell cycle
  • Describe critical events for each time period of the cell cycle
  • Describe events of cellular division

Course Competency 6: Identify the medical terms related to the human body

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the anatomical and medical terms by breaking them down to parts
  • Describe anatomical position
  • Describe the body planes and sections
  • Identify the locations of body parts
  • Describe the organs in specific body regions
  • Identify body tissue types and basic functions

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