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Make Anatomy and Physiology learning more human

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Teaching A&P with heart

Teaching with heart

Dr Elizabeth Co’s Anatomy & Physiology brings concepts to life with an experiential voice—helping you engage your students with active and clinical learning activities that are inclusive and diverse. This first edition has been expertly crafted to transform your students into confident learners with good study habits.

About the author

Dr Liz Co

Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Co is Assistant Clinical Professor of Gross Anatomy, Human Physiology and the Physiology of Reproduction at Boston University. Extremely passionate about student learning support and study skills, Dr Co has written this ground-breaking title to be clinical, conceptual and learner-centric. She serves on the HAPS (Human Anatomy & Physiology Society) learning objectives panel, is Committee Chair on Inclusive Pedagogy and Principal Investigator of Assessing Student Engagement and Efficacy of Remote Learning. In 2018, Liz was a proud recipient of the Boston University Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching.


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A heart-to-heart with Liz Co

Discover what drives Dr Co’s passion for teaching and learning and what makes this title so different.

Talking the science behind learning

Talking the science behind learning

Explore Dr Co’s philosophy for promoting concept mastery and avoiding information overload.

A change in (career) plans

A change in (career) plans

Learn about the defining moment that drew Dr Co to A&P and teaching in this short interview with WBUR.



Learn more about Dr Co in our preview guide

What sets this A&P title apart?

Through Anatomy & Physiology, Dr Co delivers a modern spin on a classic science. The text’s experiential voice and emphasis on readability offers the perfect solution for two-semester A&P instructors looking to motivate students and help them retain key concepts. The tight alignment to HAPS A&P Learning Outcomes, robust supplements and real-world applications combined with the student-friendly, inclusive and clinical approach provide a unique and affordable solution for teaching and learning A&P. Discover what else makes this title different!

Chapter 1 Pedagogy

Learner support

As an instructor with a deep understanding of student challenges, Dr Co’s approach puts the student at the center of the learning experience. She starts with a unique chapter on The Art and Science of Learning in A&P, then supports students with Student Study tips and Learning Connections throughout the text.

Topic deep dive:

Discover scientifically proven strategies for teaching Life Science students to be confident, independent learners from author and instructor Jill West.

Inclusive & diverse

To expand learning opportunities and ensure all learners are represented, Dr Co set out to create the most inclusive and diverse textbook in Anatomy and Physiology by partnering with Dr Edgar Meyer to apply a unique 7-point I&D review to every chapter.

Topic deep dive:

Inclusivity and Diversity advocate Edgar Meyer discusses how you can transform your course to be more equitable and inclusive for all learners.

Cultural Connections Extracts

See the table of contents and sample pages in our preview guide.

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