ETLS 720 Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Devices

Instructor:

Frank B. Freedman, Ph.D.

Time:

Section 13, Thursday evenings, 6-9 PM

Location:

St. Paul Campus, OSS 127

Telephone:

Office: (952) 593-5541 (7-8 AM, 4-5 PM & early evenings)
Fax: (952) 545-7980
Email: Alliancz@aol.com

Optional Text:

Introduction to the Human Body, 6^th ed.
By Gerard J. Tortora and Sandra Reynolds Grabowski
John Wiley & Sons Publishers. ISBN 0-471-22279-8

Working notes will be provided for each class session

Course Description:

This course teaches fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for nerves, muscle, heart, blood vessels, gastrointestinal system, urinary tract, liver and hormones. A broad range of disease states and medical devices are introduced to help students better relate to the anatomic and physiologic information presented. Class experience also includes guest speakers, one site visit at a local hospital and student presentations about devices and medical conditions.

Course Objectives:

This course will allow students to:	Program Outcome Reference
Understand anatomy & physiology of major tissues and organs	MS2
Communicate effectively about anatomic & physiologic topics	SE16
Understand anatomic & physiologic basis of medical devices	SE9, SE12

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successfully completing this course student should be able to:

Independently learn the anatomy & physiology of other tissues and organs
Learn about a broad array of medical devices and disease states
Communicate effectively with colleagues about related subjects

Course Methodology:

Formal lectures and informal discussions will present topics in anatomy/physiology (80%) and discuss medical devices (20%). The interrelationship between all topics will be emphasized wherever possible to reinforce the learning process.

Guest speakers and/or Operating Room tour (if possible) will be used to reinforce the instructional materials.

Students will only be responsible for information presented in class. Most anatomy and physiology topics will be drawn from the textbook, which should be used to reinforce/clarify classroom presentations. Assigned student projects will complement the instructional materials.

Associated Courses:

None

Student Responsibilities:

There will be 3 tests during the course. Part of each test may have open note questions. Optional extra credit will also be offered.

There will be 1 presentation (10-20 minutes) about a new topic in physiology and one or more related medical devices, and a second independent written or oral presentation. Written objectives will be provided for these presentations.

Grading Policy:

Tests	75%
Student Presentations	20%
Class Participation	5%

Academic Integrity:

All students are expected to understand and follow the University of St. Thomas policies on Academic Integrity. These are described at: www.stthomas.edu/engineering/graduate/policies

Attendance
Policy:

Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Circumstances which prevent attendance will be honored up to two instances. Absences in excess of two times may result in a lower grade for the course. Contact the instructor when a special situation arises. All absences require that the instructor be informed in advance.

Students with Disabilities:

Qualified students with documented disabilities who may need classroom accommodations should make an appointment with the Enhancement Program – Disability Services office during the first two weeks of the semester. Appointments can be made by calling 651-962-6315 or in person in O’Shaughnessy Educational Center, room 119.

Copyright:

Students are not granted by the instructor to use and/or reproduce the instructional materials for any purpose outside the context of this course

Biography:

Frank B. Freedman – Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. Physiology (biochemistry minor)	University of Minnesota
BSEE	Drexel University

Associate Professor Biological Engineering	Rose Hulman University
Co-Founder and R&D Director	SciMed
Clinical Director	Medtronic, Inc.
Project Manager and Regulatory Staff	Medtronic, Inc.
Clinical and Regulatory Director	Dacomed Corporation
President and Consulting Partner – regulatory submissions and clinical studies	Alliancz Medical
Part-Time Employee	Possis Medical, Inc.

ETLS 720 Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Devices Fall Semester 2006
Class / Date	Topics	Optional Reading
Sept. 7	· Orientation and The Basics · Skin · Interstitial Fluid	· Chapter 3 (46-51 only)
Sept. 14	· Nerve Physiology	· Chapters 9, 10 (pages 247-250 and 262-265 only) and 12 (pages 290-293 only)
Sept. 21	· Muscle Physiology	· Chapter 8
Sept. 28	· Blood and Cardiovascular Physiology	· Chapter 14 (pages 350-351 only) · Chapter 15
Oct. 5	· Cardiovascular Physiology – continued · FIRST TEST	· Chapter 16
Oct. 12	· Pulmonary Physiology	· Chapter 18 (pages 451-470)
Oct. 19	· Tour Methodist Hospital Operating Room
Oct. 26	· SECOND TEST · Digestive System	· Chapter 19 (pages 478-489)
Nov. 2	· Digestive System – continued · Urinary System	· Chapter 19 (pages 492-501) Chapter 21
Nov. 9	· Urinary System – continued · Guest Speaker	· Chapter 21
Nov. 16	· Hormonal Physiology	· Chapter 13
Nov. 23	· NO CLASS
Nov. 30	· Liver Physiology · Student Presentations*	· Chapter 19 (pages 468-472)
Dec. 7	· THIRD TEST · Student Presentations*	· Chapter 19 (pages 490-493)
Dec. 14	· Extra Credit Quiz

* See handout for expectations

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