ESTH 1010 Syllabus

Subject Code

ESTH

Course Number

1010

Course Title

Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

Prerequisites

Prerequisite/Corequisite: ESTH 1000

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to anatomy and physiology, disorders of the skin, and nutrition and health of the skin. Topics include cells, tissues, organs, and body systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, endocrine, excretory, respiration, digestive, and structure of the skin).

Course Outcomes

Cells/Tissues/Organs
Order        Description
    1            Discuss cells, tissues, and organs and how they work together to form the body's systems.
    2            Discuss the effect on the various organs and systems when giving a massage and performing
                  other steps during treatments.
Muscular System
Order        Description
    1            Describe muscular structures and functions, and the various nerves that are affected during facial
                  treatments.
Circulatory System
Order        Description
    1            Explain the functions of the circulatory system and the importance of blood and lymph
                  circulation.

Structure of the Skin
Order        Description
    1            Describe the structure and composition of the skin (histology).
    2            List and explain the function of the skin.

Nutrition and Health of the Skin
Order        Description
    1            Explain how the skin is nourished.
    2            Explain how important the skin is to bodily health and how it reacts to the sensations of pressure,
                  touch, temperature, and pain.
    3            Explain dermatology terms related to skin conditions and lesions.
    4            Explain what nutrition is and why it is important to the health of the skin.
    5            List the three basic food groups and describe their importance.
    6            Explain calories and how diets can affect our skin.
    7            Explain why water is so important to the health of the skin.
    8            Discuss how hormones, medications, and some of our habits can affect the skin.
    9            List different causes of some allergies.
   10           Discuss different vitamins used in cosmetics.

Disorders of the Skin
Order        Description
    1            Explain the difference between disorders and disease.
    2            Demonstrate the proper procedure for lifting blackheads and whiteheads.