Biol. 224 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Course Description and Schedules: Spring 2006
GREAT BASIN COLLEGE
I. Instructor and Office Hours: Mark Ports, M.S. in Biology. My office in is Lundberg Hall, Rm. 128E, directly across from the biology lab. Office hours are scheduled for Mon. 9 - 10 am; Tues. and Thurs. 2-4pm. If you cannot come by at these times you may reach me by my office phone; 753-2249 and leave a message if I am not available. It may be possible to set up an appointment. If you wish to communicate by e-mail my address is: . No home phone calls, please.
II. Class Times and Buildings: Lectures will be on Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 - 6:45pm in Rm
HSCI. Choose one of two labs, Mon., 7 - 9:45pm in HTC Rm 116 or Wed., 1 - 3:35pm in
HTC Rm 116.
III. Required Textbooks: Anatomy and Physiology: the unity of form and function. By Kenneth S. Saladin, 3rd , 2004. WCB/McGraw Hill. Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual. By Eric Wise, 3rd, 2006, WCB/McGraw Hill. If interested, the bookstore can order a student study guide and an anatomy coloring book that some students may find helpful. The web page for your textbook is useful in that it has the multiple choice questions from the chapters that will be used on the lecture exams. That address is;
IV. Course Description and Objectives: This course is the second semester of the Biol. 223-224 sequence and Biol. 223 or its equivalent is a prerequisite to taking Biol. 224. It is designed to complete the survey of the anatomy and physiology of the human body started in Biol. 223 and will finish up the second half of the textbook and lab manual. As with Biol. 223, it is also articulated and transferable to all Nevada community colleges and the two universities, as well as with most out of state institutions. By the end of this course students should;
1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system and immunology, the respiratory system, the urinary system and water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, the digestive system, the reproductive systems, and if time allows, human development.
2. Be able to ask scientific questions regarding human anatomy and physiology, be able to construct a reasonable hypothesis, and communicate this information effectively in written form.
3. Be able to read the popular scientific literature for content; critique and analyze the claims of others in a scientific context.
4. Be able to carry out animal dissections, use the computer software available, and perform a limited number of laboratory skills and procedures.
5. Be able to identify and discuss personal and ethical issues that new technology in the areas of medicine and health that has developed in recent years.
6. Become familiar with the pronunciation, proper use, and meanings of new terms used in the sciences of human anatomy and physiology.
V. Course Assignments and Grading:
The primary means for earning a letter grade in this course will be based on the number of points each student accumulates during the semester. A final letter grade will be calculated from the following assignments;
1. Five lecture exams, each worth a total of 120 points for a total of 600 points.
2. Six lecture quizzes, each worth 35 points for a total of 210 points.
3. Two lab exams each worth 80 points for a total of 160 points and a final lab exam worth 100 points.
4. Three laboratory experiments, each worth 50 points for a total of 150 points.
The maximum number of possible points a student may earn during the semester is 1,220.
Students will earn a final letter grade based on the following percentages; A= 91-100%;
B= 79-90%; C= 68-78%; D= 57-67%; F= 56% or below. Attendance and class participation are also considered when determining a final grade. If a student is not performing at a passing level he or she may withdraw from the class only with the instructor’s permission and before April 21.
A maximum of 50 points of extra credit may be earned during the semester and applied towards the final grade. These points are typically earned by summarizing three popular science or health magazine articles, each worth 25 points and due the last day of instruction. Should you have to miss a lecture exam, quiz, or lab assignment it is important that you inform the instructor before hand if possible. Make-up exams and lab assignments must be completed within three school days after the scheduled date, otherwise 20 points will be taken off that assignment for each day past the three day period, except under conditions of illness or family problems.
This is a difficult course and you are expected to make a significant commitment of time and effort if you wish to pass with an acceptable grade. Be aware that everyone in the class has made the same financial and time commitment so be kind and courteous with each other. The instructor reserves the right to remove anyone in class who is interfering with the learning environment of others as stated in the college policy.
Some suggestions that will help with your success; take advantage of my office hours for individual or group questions; set up a study group of friends to prepare for exams; ask questions in class(there are no “dumb” questions, only questions everyone else is afraid to ask); use the open lab periods to come in on your own or with your partner to study the organ dissections, the models, and computer software; take advantage of old lecture exams to study before an exam; and use the library and internet resources.
By UCCSN Code (Board of Regents Handbook 6.2.2q), “acts of academic dishonesty including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, falsifying research data or results, or assisting others to do the same” are subject to disciplinary sanction (e.g., oral or written warning / reprimands, probation, suspension, or expulsion).
Biol. 224 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Class Schedule and Reading Assignments: Spring 2004
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WEEKCHAPTER READINGS: from K.S. Saladin
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1Chapt. 15The Autonomic Nervous System
2Chapt. 16Sense Organs (1st quiz over Chapt. 15)
3Chapt. 17Endocrine System (2nd quiz over Chapt. 16)
4Chapt. 18The Circulatory System: Blood
First Lecture Exam over Chapters 15 (in part), 16, 17
5Chapt. 19The Circulatory System: The Heart
Chapt. 20The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
(3rd. Quiz over Chapt. 18 and 19)
6Chapt. 21The Lymphatic System and Immunology
Second Lecture Exam over Chapters 18, 19, 20
7Chapt. 22The Respiratory System (4th quiz over Chapt. 21)
8Chapt. 23The Urinary System
Third Lecture Exam over Chapters 21 and 22
9SPRING BREAK
10Chapt. 24Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance
(5th quiz over Chapt. 23)
11Chapt. 25The Digestive System
Fourth Exam over Chapters 23 and 24
12Chapt. 26Nutrition and Metabolism (6th quiz over Chapt. 25)
13Chapt. 27The Male Reproductive System
Fifth Exam over Chapters 25 and 26
14Chapt. 28The Female Reproductive System
(7th quiz over Chapt. 27)
15Chapt. 29Human Development (8th quiz over Chapt. 28)
16Final Exam over Chapters 27, 28, 29
Biol. 224 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory Schedule and Reading Assignments - Spring 2004
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WEEKREADING ASSIGNMENTS; Eric Wise
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1Lab Exer. 19 - Muscle Physiology and Electromyography Experiment
2Lab Exer. 21 - Structure and Function of the Brain and Cranial Nerves. Dissection of Calf Brains
3Lab Exer. 25 - Taste and Smell
Lab Exer. 26 - Eye and Vision (Exper. Over Near Point Determination)
4Lab Exer. 27 - Ear, Hearing, and Equilibrium
(Turn in results and conclusions of electromyography experiment)
5Lab Exer. 28 - Endocrine System
(Turn in results of eye experiment)
6First Lab Test over Exer. 19, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28
(80 pts.)
7Lab Exer. 29 - Blood Cells
Lab Exer. 30 - Blood Tests and Typing
8Lab Exer. 31 - Structure of the Heart; Pig Heart Dissection
Lab Exer. 32 - Electrical Conductivity of the Heart
Lab Experiment: Electrocardiogram
9SPRING BREAK
10Lab Exer. 34 - Blood Vessels and Arteries of the Upper Body
Lab Exer. 35 - Arteries of the Lower Body
Lab Exer. 36 Veins and Fetal Circulation
Lab Exer. 37 Functions of Vessels and Lymphatic System
Cat Dissection, computer software, and models
(Turn in Cardiocomp Experiment results and conclusions)
11Second Lab Test over Exer. 31, 34, 35, 36, and 37
(80 pts.)
12Lab Exer. 39 - Structure of the Respiratory System
Lab Exer. 40 - Respiratory Function and Breathing
Lab Experiment: Spirocomp
13Lab Exer. 42 Anatomy of the Digestive System: Cat Dissection
Nutrition Video
14Lab Exer. 44 Anatomy of the Urinary System: Kidney Dissection
Lab Exer. 45 Urinalysis; Software on water and electrolytes
Turn in results and conclusions of Spirocomp Experiment
15Lab Exer. 46 Male Reproductive System
Lab Exer. 47 Female Reproductive System
16Final Lab Exam over Lab Exer. 39, 42, 44, 46, and 47
(100 pts.)