BIOL 2302

Course Syllabus

Fall 2013

Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 2302)

Credit: 3 semester credit hours (3 hours lecture)

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Pre-requisite BIOL2301. And havepassed the LIT entrance exams.Co-requisite BIOL 2102.

Course Description

Study of the structure and function of human anatomy, including the neuroendocrine,, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Content may be either integrated or specialized.

Textbooks and Materials

  1. Required: Anatomy & Physiology by E. Marieb, 4th editionISBN-13:9780321615879(or 5th edition if you cannot find 4th edition)

Recommended: The Anatomy Assignment , Level 2 ISBN: 978-1-4652-2167-4 author S. Lanoue. 1st edition, Kendall-Hunt, 2013.

  1. Sixscantrons and regular (non-mechanical) #2 pencils with sturdy erasers.
  2. Calendar for recording assignment due dates, tests, projects, etc.
  3. Notebook with pocket (three ring for binding class notes)
  4. Personal 3-hole punch; personal small stapler
  5. Pens, colored pencils and/or highlighters of various colors
  6. Materials necessary to create a visual aid for a group project/ presentation such as a USB (Flash) drive
  7. Computer internet access to class website:

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define the terms related to blood.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

2. List the functions of blood.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

3. Describe the circulation of blood through the circulatory system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

4. List and describe the parts of the heart.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

5. List and describe the major blood vessels.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

6. List and describe the function of the immune system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

7. List the major organs in the immune system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

8. Describe the functions of the respiratory system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

9. List major organs involved in respiration.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

10. Describe the functions of the digestive system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

11. List organs and accessory organs involved in digestion.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

12. Describe nutrition, metabolism and body temperature regulation and

describe the importance in maintain a healthy body..

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

13. Describe the function of the urinary system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

14. List the organs of the urinary system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

15. Describe fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

16. Describe the functions of the reproductive system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

17. List the organs of the male and female reproductive system.

(SCANS: F1.3, F2.3, F4.3, F6.3, F7.3, F8.3, F9.3, F11.3)

SCANS Skills and Competencies

Beginning in the late 1980’s, the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive research and interviews with business owners, union leaders, supervisors, and laborers in a wide variety of work settings to determine what knowledge workers needed in order to perform well on a job. In 1991 the Commission announced its findings in What Work Requires in Schools. In its research, the Commission determined that “workplace know-how” consists of two elements: foundation skills and workplace competencies. The three-part foundation skills and five-part workplace competences are further defined in the SCANS attachment.

Course Outline

  1. Endocrine System
  1. Organs of the endocrine system
  2. Functions of the endocrine organs
  3. Hormones and target tissues
  4. Endocrine disorders
  1. Blood
  1. Red Blood Cells
  2. White Blood Cells
  3. Platelets and blood clotting
  4. Blood Groups and compatibility
  5. Diseases

C. Heart

1. Structure and function

2. Blood flow through the heart

3. Electrical conduction system and ECG interpretation

D. Circulatory System

1. 3 main types of blood vessels and characteristics of each

2. Learning the anatomy of the major arteries (anterior and posterior)

3. Learning the anatomy of the major veins (anterior and posterior)

E. Lymphatic and Immune Systems

1. Organs of the lymphatic system

2. Functions of those organs

3. Immunity and disease

F. Respiratory System

1. Structural anatomy

2. Physiology

3. Diseases

G. Digestive System

1. Organs and structures

2. Functions of organs

3. Enzymes and the digestive process

4. Diseases

H. Nutrition

1. Proper nutrition (problems with N. American diet)

2. Metabolism and Kreb’s cycle

I. Urinary System

1. Structural anatomy

J. Electrolytes and Fluid Balance

1. Fluid

2.Electrolyte balance

K. Reproductive System

1. Structural anatomy of both male and female

2. Functions

3.Meiosis

Grading Scale (1000 Points)

A / 900 – 1000 points
B / 800 – 899 points
C / 700 – 799 points
D / 600 – 699 points
F / 599 points or less

Course Evaluation (How You Are Graded)

Grades will be calculated according to the following criteria:

  1. 4 major tests given. Of the 4 tests, the 3best tests will be recorded.

NOTE: In Level 2, you may exempt from the Final Exam if you have a solid “A” Average (900 points or higher). You MAY NOT exempt from the Final if you have a “B” average.

Test 1 (Chapters 15 - 16) = 200 points (20% of total grade)

Test 2 (Chapters 17 - 19) = 200 points (20% of total grade) *one test is eligible

Test 3 (Chapters 21 - 23) = 200 points (20% of total grade) to be dropped

Test 4 – Final Exam (Chapters 24 – 26) = 200 points (20%

of total grade)

* a Final Exam Review Guide can be found on the course website near bottom of the Class Notes page. It is currently missing Ch 26 which we will need to discuss later.

Everyone must have 3 test grades recorded for the semester. Again, everyone must take the Final Exam unless you are pre-approved for exemption ahead of time based on a GPA of 900 points on record.

Total points from tests = 600 points (60% of your grade)

  1. One major group research project with presentation = 200 points possible(or 20% of semester grade)

3. One reading excerpt from Anti-Cancer: The New Way of Life with written

discussion paper (1-2 pages) about the reading. NOTE: Reading excerpt and writing instructions re on the course web page. Worth 100 points (out of a 1000 point semester grading scale).

  1. 2 individual current events presented to class orally (1-2 minute solo presentation) = 50 points for each current event (100 pts possible for both current events)

Summary of Grades:

3 Major Test Grades (best 3out of 4) = 200 pts each (Total 600 pts or 60%)

1 group research project with PowerPoint Presentation = 200pts or 20%

1 paper = 100 pts

2 current events with a 1-2 minute presentation 50 pts each. (100 pts total)

1000 pts possible

Course Requirements

  1. One group research project with PowerPoint presentation (presented as a unified group) to the class. A group is defined as 3-4 people all working on this together equally. The presentation portion is to last eight -ten minutes. The presentation should be very creative/interesting and should be presented as either a ‘news-style’ presentation (example, Channel 4 News), game show format or well-known tv show knock-off. The research and presentation is based on a ‘current event’ (defined as a press release from the newspaper, Internet, scientific magazine or journal less than 5years old). Groups and chapters will be assigned/ posted at the discretion of the instructor. * more information later

Course Policies

  1. NO CELL PHONES for personal use during classs. (This specifically means NO TEXT MESSAGING!)
  2. Late work is discouraged.. 10 pt per day deduction.

NOTE: If you are unable to be present the day of your group’s presentation, the highest grade that you will earn will be ½ of the group’s total grade. The physical presentation to the class is 50% of the project. Since this is a “live” presentation, there is no makeup. There will be no alternative assignments given in place of this grade. Everyone must participate in a group presentation. No exceptions!

  1. Final Grade at Semester’s End. Final grades are non-negotiable. The grade you earn equals the grade you receive.
  1. Personal Disposition and Behavior in Class – you are in a higher education environment. This is not the 13th year of high school.
  1. Discipline Policy. First offense – verbal warning. Second offense – student will leave class and discipline action plan will be administered with full compliance. Third offense, permanent removal from the class which may result in not finishing your degree.
  1. No food or Drinks in Class. Per LIT, no food or drinks in the Multi-Purpose Building classrooms.
  1. Attendance Policy. Roll will be taken daily. Be sure to initial the roll each and every class period.NOTE: You are NOT allowed to initial/sign roll for another student.

YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ATTEND CLASS IF YOU ARE DROPPED FOR

NON-PAYMENT! (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Students with perfect attendance (no absences whatsoever whether

excused or unexcused) will be awarded 10points added to your semester

average. This is 10 points on a 1000 point scale.NOTE: This does not mean you can miss your regularly scheduleclass and catch another one of my classes at a different time! It means PERFECT attendance!

You are expected to be present at class times. (NOTE: Absences place you

at an academic disadvantage because it is difficult to learn from just class

notes). Absences should be reserved for severe illness, hospitalization, and

funerals.

Class Arrival Time:

Please be prompt! You are expected to be in your seat,on time, when roll is

taken. Do not make coming in late a habit or noticeablepattern. If you do find

yourself in the position of arriving late due tounavoidablecircumstances,

enter the classroom with the least amount of disruption possible.

Summary of Class Arrival Time

4 tardies = 1 absence.

On test days, the instructor reserves the right not to administer a test to

a student who arrives more than 15 minutes late.

Class Departure Time:

You are required to stay the entire length of each lecture class unless

dismissed, as a class, by the instructor.

Do not ask to “leave class early” for doctor’s appointments, picking up

children from day care/ school, etc. Pre-arrange for these things ahead of

time. You are expected to be in class the entire time.

Missing Class:

If you miss a general class day, I typically do not need to know why.

However, it is your responsibility to obtain missed lecture notes and class handouts from a fellow student who is trustworthy. Please do not askme

for missednotes or class hand-outs. Copy machines are available at the John

GrayLibrary.

Missed Tests:

You are expected to be present to take all tests and exams as

scheduled! If you are present for every test, you may drop your lowest test

grade. If you are absent, you will not be allowed to drop a test grade - your

missed test will be the dropped grade – no makeup exams are given. You are

only allowed 1 missed exam per semester with no exceptions. All students are

required to take the comprehensive Final Exam (you must be present!)

  1. Drop/Add/Withdraw.It is the student’s responsibility to make sure you are

officially enrolled or dropped from this course. If at any point, you decide to

drop the class, it is your responsibility to officially drop (i.e., using proper

administrative offices/ paperwork). Any student who stops attending class and

does not officially drop the course will be given an “F” as the semester grade.

The Fall 2013 drop date period is:Sept 25- Oct 30, 2013. Noexceptions to these date.

Course Schedule (Tentative)

Week / Topic / Reference
Aug 22 (Thurs)
and Mon Aug 26
Tues Aug 27 – ThursAug 29 / Go over syllabus; Ch 15 / Class website
Sept 2 – 6 / (Monday Holiday); Finish Ch 15 / Class website
Sept 9 - 13 / Ch 16 (Current Events begin) / Class website
Sept 16 - 20 / Test 1 (Chapters 15-16); Start Ch 17 / Completed in class
Sept 23 - 27 / Finish Ch 17 (Current Events on-going) / Class website
Sept 30 – Oct 4 / Ch 18 (Current Events on-going) / Class website
Oct 7 - 11 / Ch 19 (Current Events on-going) / Class website
Oct 14 - 18 / Test 2 (Chapters 17-19; Start Ch 21
(Current events on-going) / Completed in class
Oct 21 - 25 / Ch 22 (Current events on-going) / Class website
Oct 28 – Nov 1 / Ch 23 (Current events on-going) / Class website
Nov 4 - 8 / Test 3 (Chapters 21-23); Ch 24
(Current Events on-going) / Completed in class
Nov 11 - 15 / Ch 25 (Current events on-going) / Class website
Nov 18 - 22 / Ch 26; Finish all course PowerPoint notes / n/a
Nov 25 - 29 / Work on Group Presentations Tues Nov 26 – Weds Nov 27; Nov 28-29 (Holiday) / Class website
Dec 2 - 6 / Group Presentation Week / Class website
Dec 9 - 12 / Final Exam (Ch 24-26; and comprehensive Ch 15 – 23) / Completed in Class

Contact Information

Office Hours:

Mon and Weds 10 – 12pm; 1:30 – 2pm

Tues and Thurs 10 – 11am; 3:30 – 4pm

Fri 1-2 pm (by appt only)

1