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Course Title:Anatomy & Physiology IITerm and Year: Spring 2018

Course Number: Biol-2402-SC60

Credit Hours:4Classroom Location:E221

Lecture Hours: 2 hrs 40 minTotal Contact Hours: 96 hrs/semester

Lab Hours: 2 hrs 40 min

  1. COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR

As a college student, you are expected to communicate with your instructors about your own education. ACC instructors follow the provisions of a federal law called the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which has been in place since 1974. Instructors will not communicate with your parent, your spouse, or any similar third party about your progress or performance in college classes unless there is a FERPA release form on file. This law also applies to college students who are under 18 years old.

  1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body systems. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology.

  1. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
  2. Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.
  3. Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
  4. Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
  5. Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
  6. Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.
  7. Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
  8. Locate and identify anatomical structures.
  9. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
  10. Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
  11. Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
  12. Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
  13. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations, and predictions.
  1. PRE-REQUISITE COURSES:CO-REQUISITES:

BIOL-2401 (Passing Grade)BIOL-2402L

  1. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS

Lecture Text:Human Anatomy & Physiology by Erin C. Amerman.

Lab Manual: Exploring Anatomy & Physiology 3rd edit. by Erin C. Amerman.

Supplement Packet:“Key packet” can be found at ACC bookstore.

Optional Lab Guides:A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology 2nd edit. (Krieger).

A Photographic Atlas for Anatomy & Physiology (Hebert).

For more information about the textbooks, including details about how to order your book online and have it delivered to you, visit the ACC College Store at

  1. CORE REQUIREMENTS (Only required for CORE courses)

As part of the Texas and ACC Core Curriculum, students in this course will gain a foundation of knowledge in human cultures and the physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse work, and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all learning. The chart below details the core requirements that are applicable to this course, the activities in which students will participate to develop skills in the required areas, a determination of how students’ mastery of those areas will be assessed, and the level of expertise students are expected to demonstrate. Please note that these requirements are already included in the computation of the course grade and not a separate grade.

Core Objective / Activities / Assessments
* / Critical Thinking Skills: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. / Apply your knowledge to diagnose and treat a hypothetical patient. / You will be assessed on your ability to correctly identify a condition of a hypothetical patient and determine the physiological responses of the body as a result.
* / Communication-Written: effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas. / 500 word essay on a disease that affects one of the body systems covered during this semester. / You will be assessed on your ability to concisely describe the history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and future research of a disease or syndrome.
* / Communication-Oral: effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas. / Preparation of a speech explaining organ structure. / You will be assessed on your ability to verbally communicate organ structure through a speech.
* / Communication-Visual: effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas. / Preparation of visual aids to label organ structure. / You will be assessed on your ability to visually communicate organ structure through the use of visual aids.
* / Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. / Use your knowledge to solve calculations based on physiological responses of the body. / You will be assessed on your ability to calculate and interpret numerical representations of physiological responses of the body.
* / Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different point of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared goal. / Work as a two-person team to prepare a visual guide on a specific topic of anatomy. / You will be assessed by your team members on your contribution to the group (personal responsibility) and the behavior of the group as a whole (shared decision-making and acquisition of teamwork principles).

*Indicates core areas required for this course

  1. COURSE OUTLINE

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: BIOLOGY 2402 and 2402L

WeekLecture TopicText ChapterLab Exercise

1Endocrine, Cardiovascular16, 17, 1816 – Endocrine, 17 - Cardio

2Cardiovascular17, 1817, 18, 19 – Cardiovascular

3Cardiovascular17, 1817, 18, 19 – Cardiovascular

4Blood & Lymphatic19, 2019 – Cardio, 20 – Blood

5Lymphatic2020 – Blood, 21 – Lymph

6Respiratory2122, 23 – Respiratory

7Respiratory21Lab practical #1

8Reproductive26, 2727, 28 – Reproductive

9Reproductive26, 2727, 28 – Reproductive

10Excretory2425, 26 – Excretory

11Excretory & Body Fluids24, 2525, 26 – Excretory

12CNS & PNS12, 13, 1413, 14 – Brain/Spinal Cord

13CNS & PNS12, 13, 1413, 14 – Brain/Spinal Cord

14Special Senses1515 – Special Senses

15Special Senses15Lab Practical #2

16FinalsNo lab activities scheduled

Last Day to Withdraw: 4/18/18Spring Break: 3/12/18 – 3/16/18

Census date: 1/31/18Finals Week: 5/7/18 – 5/12/18

Spring Holiday/Study Day: 3/30/18 – 4/2/18

Required textbooks:

Lecture Text: Human Anatomy & Physiology by Erin C. Amerman (Pearson Education)

Mastering Anatomy & Physiology (Pearson) – Access Code with Textbook Purchase

Lab Manual: Exploring Anatomy & Physiology 3rd edition by Erin C. Amerman (Morton Publishing)

Supplement Packet:“Key packet” can be found at ACC bookstore.

Optional Guides:

A Visual Analogy Guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology 3rd edit. Paul A. Krieger (Morton Publishing)

A Photographic Atlas for Anatomy & Physiology by Nora Hebert (Pearson Education)

  1. EXAMS AND MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS

There will be four lecture exams (100 points each) throughout the semester. The exams will be multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and an essay question. Exams are not comprehensive.

  1. POLICIES ABOUT COURSEWORK AND DEADLINES

LATE COURSE WORK POLICY:

Make-up exams will be allowed for excused absences only. All make-up exams will be taken in the ACC Testing Center. Students have 1 week to make up the exam after they return to campus. Quiz make-ups are to be scheduled with your lab instructor. Students have 1 week to make up the quiz after they return to campus. Unexcused absences for lecture exams will result in a grade of zero for that exam.

EXPECTATIONS & SURVIVAL TIPS:

  • Your ringtone might be the best tune ever written since Led Zeppelin disbanded, but the rest of the students didn’t pay to hear that. Please make sure that all cell phones are turned off or are on vibrate mode.
  • You will have to study and read outside of class to be successful.
  • Come by my office if you find yourself getting behind. Don’t wait until the last minute.
  • Work is not an excuse for missing class. Make sure to work out your scheduling.
  • Ask questions.
  • Two brains are actually better than one!!! Form study groups in class.

CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY:

  • All students are required to attend their scheduled lectures.
  • Excused absences (for exams and quizzes) will be allowed for the following reasons:

School trips and/or functions – arrangements must be made with our instructor prior to the absence.

Death in the immediate family – a notice must be sent to your instructor.

Too ill to attend class – a note from your physician must be brought to your instructor.

  • Extra credit work will not be granted for any reason.
  • Students are responsible for all work missed. Notes, data, etc. from missed lectures may be obtained from your instructor or other students.
  1. GRADING SUMMARY

4 Lecture Exams (100 points each) = 50%

Average of 10 Mastering A&P Homeworks= 10%

Lab Average = 30%

Core Assessment= 10%

Total= 100%

Grade Calculation

  • The final grade is 50% lecture average, 10% homework average, 30% laboratory average, and 10% Core Assessment Assignment.
  • The lecture test average is the average of four lecture exams (50%).
  • The laboratory average has three components: the average of 2 lab practicals, the average of your best 9 out of 10 quizzes, and the average of all of your completed pre-lab assignments.
  • The Core Assessment Assignment is 10% of the final course grade (50% from communication, 30% from critical thinking, 10% from quantitative analysis, and 10% from teamwork).
  • Lecturetest average = [AVG (exam1, exam2, exam3, exam4)]
  • Laboratory average = (practicalavg*.6) + (quizavg*.3) + (prelabavg*.1)
  • Final class average = (lectestavg*.5) + (homeworkavg*.1) + (labavg*.3) + (CoreAssessment*.1)
  • NO CELL PHONES DURING TESTS OR PRACTICALS – IF FOUND ON YOUR PERSON, IT WILL RESULT IN A ZERO FOR THAT ASSIGNMENT!
  1. WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS/COLLEGE

It is recommended that the student talk to the instructor before withdrawing. Current course withdrawal information can be found in the printed version of the ACC Schedule for this semester or online atACC Course Withdrawal Instructions. Students who file withdrawal requests by the published deadline and have not exceeded the withdrawal maximum will receive a grade of W.

Six Drop Limit

The Texas Legislature passed a ruling that limits the number of classes a student can drop during their years as an undergraduate student to six. This policy applies to any student who was a first time college freshmen fall, 2007, or later, who attends a Texas public institution of higher education. Courses dropped while attending a private or out of state college do not count toward the six drop limit. For further information, refer to the ACC Catalog or contact Student Services.

  1. GRADE APPEAL PROCESS

Students have one year from the date of the grade assignment to challenge a grade. Refer to the grade appeal process as published in the ACC Catalog at http://www.alvincollege.edu/Programs-Degrees/Course-Catalogs.

  1. CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

Alvin Community College students are required to attend classes. If an absence is unavoidable, the student is responsible for completing all work missed during the absence. Instructors will not withdraw students for non-attendance, except in developmental courses. Absences in excess of two weeks are to be reported to the Office of Advising Services, along with appropriate recommendations. Departments and faculty may have other attendance policies for their course.

  1. CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY

Alvin Community College students are members of an institution dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge through a formalized program of instruction and learning. At the heart of this endeavor, lie the core values of academic integrity which include honesty, truth, and freedom from lies and fraud. Because personal integrity is important in all aspects of life, students at Alvin Community College are expected to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity both in and out of the classroom. Incidents of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and students guilty of such conduct are subject to severe disciplinary measures.

  1. CLASSROOM PROTOCOL

It is the right of each student to participate in his or her learning, and it is the responsibility of each student to not interfere with the learning of other students. It is the expectation of the college that each student assumes the responsibility to follow college policies and procedures governing classroom conduct on campus and online. This information is published in the ACC Student Handbook on page 42.

  1. EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION

Alvin Community College is dedicated to student success. As part of its ongoing improvement efforts, students will provide input for each course prior to the end of the semester enrolled. Evaluations will be completed in either online or paper format as directed by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research.

  1. ACC ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

The ACC Tutoring/Learning Lab, located upstairs in building A, provides students with a variety of services including tutoring (math, writing, and other disciplines); computers and printers; and tables/carrels. Call 281-756-3566 or visit the ACC Tutoring/Learning Lab Websitefor more information.

The ACC Library is an excellent source for research and writing help. Quiet rooms are available for studying and doing class work. For more information, visit theACC Library Website or call 281-756-3559.

ACC Counseling Services assist students with issues that may negatively impact academic success. To contact a counselor, call the office of Advising Services at 281-756-3534.

Americans with Disabilities Act

ACC complies with ADA and 504 Federal guidelines by affording equal access to individuals who are seeking an education. Students who have a disability and would like classroom accommodations must register first with the Office of Disability Services, A 136, or call 281-756-3533. Instructors are not able to provide accommodations until the proper process has been followed.

Assessment and Care Team (ACT)

The Assessment and Care Team is committed to improving community safety through a proactive, collaborative, coordinated, objective, and thoughtful approach to the prevention, identification, assessment, intervention and management of situations that pose a threat to the safety and well-being of the campus community. To educate and empower all members of the College community, resources and procedures are in place to prevent, deter, and respond to concerns regarding acts of violence. Alvin Community College offers assistance to departments and individuals in detecting indicators for concern and resources to protect themselves and their environments.

The Alvin Community College ACT accepts reports regarding any individual or incident at any time through an online referral form on the Assessment and Care Team page at http://www.alvincollege.edu/ACT, direct email to: , or by contacting the Alvin Community College Police Department at 281-756-3700 or

832-250-3365 (after hours).

MY Blackboardsupport can be obtained by completing theOnline Support Form.

WEBACCESS, Passwords or ACC Computer Lab Information:If you experience problems with WebACCess, please call the Help Desk at 281-756-3544 or email .

  1. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES

As a student, you may experience a range of challenges that can interfere with learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, substance use, feeling down, difficulty concentrating, and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may diminish your academic performance and/or reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. Advising services employs two Licensed Professional Counselors who can assist students with issues that negatively impact academic success. Consultation and referrals are confidential. The Counseling Referral form is located at: http://www.alvincollege.edu/CounselingServices.aspx

Emergencies:

If you or someone you know at ACC feels overwhelmed, hopeless, depressed, and/or is thinking about dying by suicide, supportive services are available by requests at the Enrollment Services Center or by calling 281-756-3531, ask for a Counselor. You may also call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255. This is a 24 hour, toll free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crises or emotional distress. If, however, you or someone you know is in an immediate crisis, go to the nearest Emergency Room, or call 911.

  1. DISCLAIMER

(The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus as needed and will notify the students of any changes using email or Blackboard.)