St. Petersburg College
Spring 2012
Instructor: Dr. Christopher Klotz
Phone: 791-2577
Email:
Office Hours: M 10:00-11:00, 12:15-2:00, 4:50-5:30 T 10:00-11:00 W 10:00-11:00, 12:15-5:30 TH 10:00-11:00,1:45-4:30
Office: Clearwater Campus NM 217
Instructor Web Site:
Academic Department:
Dean: John Vaughan
Office Location: UP 337, Seminole Campus
Office Number: 394-6995
Academic Chair: Mike Stumpe
Office Location: NM 213
Office Number: 791-2535
Course Description:
This course is a laboratory study of the specific structure and function of the human body beginning with the cell
and stressing the physical and chemical processes important in maintenance of homeostasis. The systems studied
include integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. 45 contact hours.
Major Learning Outcomes:
- The student will develop an understanding of the interrelationships of the structure of the human body and the
2.The student will develop knowledge of the chemical principles that govern normal maintenance of homeostasis.
Course Objectives Stated in Performance Terms:
- The student will develop an understanding of interrelationships of the structure of the human body and the
a.demonstrating knowledge of body organization and organs including:
(1)recognizing and describing the regions and cavities of the body.
(2)recognizing and describing the location of a structure using the various planes and directional terms.
(3)using appropriate directional terminology to describe the location of body structures and organs.
(4)recognizing and describing the location, function and system of the major organs.
b.demonstrating knowledge of chemistry including:
(1)recognizing and describing the three types of bonds and providing significant examples of molecules
in which they occur.
(2)recognizing and describing the difference between polar and non-polar molecules, analyzing what
molecules they would dissolve, and providing significant examples.
(3)identifying examples of simple "building block" molecules or monomers (e.g., glucose monosaccharide)
of organic molecules and comparing them to their polymers or the larger biomolecule classifications
(e.g., carbohydrates).
(4)discussing the physiological and structural roles in the body of biological molecules (eg. carbohydrates,
proteins, lipids, nucleic acids).
(5)explaining pH and its effects on proteins.
c.demonstrating knowledge of cell structure and physiology including:
(1)recognizing and describing major cell structures and their functions.
(2)comparing and contrasting the difference between passive transport mechanisms (e.g diffusion and
osmosis), and active transport mechanisms.
(3)relating cell structures to their roles in mitotic division and the stages of a cell's life span.
(4)recognizing and describing number and location of chromosomes throughout a human cell's life span.
(5)recognizing and describing the structures and functions of the cell membrane and relating these
structures to the types of molecules transported through the cell membrane.
(6)recognizing and describing the processes of cell respiration and protein synthesis and explaining
the role the organelles play in these processes.
d.demonstrating knowledge of histology including:
(1)recognizing and describing microscopic anatomy, location and functional roles of a broad
selection of tissues within the four basic tissue types (epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous).
(2)contrasting the general features of the four major tissue types.
e.demonstrating knowledge of the integumentary system including:
(1)recognizing and describing general functions of the skin.
(2)recognizing and describing gross and microscopic anatomy of the skin and accessory structures.
(3)recognizing and describing roles of the specific tissue layers of the skin.
(4)recognizing and describing roles of the accessory structures of the integument.
(5)providing specific examples to demonstrate how the integumentary system responds to maintain
homeostasis in the body.
f.demonstrating knowledge of the skeletal system including:
(1)recognizing and describing the types, locations, structures and functions of cartilaginous and bone
tissues and providing locations in the body.
(2)differentiating between the process of endochondral and intramembraneous ossification.
(3)recognizing and describing the internal and external structures of a long bone and their functions.
(4)recognizing and describing the major bones and their associated contours.
(5)relating the structures of bone contours to their functions.
(6)recognizing and describing the functional and structural classifications of the major adult articulations.
(7)recognizing and describing the movements of the diarthrotic joints.
g.demonstrating knowledge of the muscular system including:
(1)recognizing dense regular connective tissues and providing their locations in the body.
(2)recognizing and describing muscle tissue, its structures and their functions.
(3)understanding the organization of a typical skeletal muscle.
(4)recognizing and describing the major skeletal muscles, their actions and origin and insertions.
(5)recognizing and describing skeletal muscle nomenclature.
(6)relating skeletal muscle structures to their roles in muscle contraction.
(7)differentiating specific muscles that function as prime mover, antagonist, synergist and fixator for a
given movement.
h.demonstrating knowledge of the nervous system including:
(1)recognizing and describing the histology of the nervous system and the function of each cell or tissue.
(2)recognizing and describing the path of an action potential from a sensory neuron to the eventual effector
whether it's a muscle or gland of reflex arc.
(3)differentiating between the two types of reflex arcs (somatic and autonomic) and their respective
receptors and effectors.
(4)recognizing and describing the protective layers and fluids (Cerebrospinal fluid) of the CNS.
(5)recognizing and describing the areas/structures of the brain and correlating their functions with each
major area of the human brain.
(6)recognizing and describing the cranial nerves and their functions.
(7)recognizing and describing the areas and structures of the spinal cord and relating the functions to
these structures/areas.
i.demonstrating knowledge of the sensory system including:
(1)recognizing and describing the functions of the receptors.
(2)recognizing and describing the structures of the specialized receptors including those that can be
stimulated (receptor neurons) and those that help in gathering stimuli.
(3)recognizing and describing the location and anatomy of the general receptors in the skin.
(4)comparing and contrasting receptors for special senses with general sensation receptors.
(5)recognizing and describing the histology, gross anatomy and relating the functions of the special
senses (sight, hearing, taste) to their structures. analyzing the sensory pathways for these special senses
j.demonstrating knowledge of the metric system in science.
k.demonstrating knowledge of the microscope.
- The student will develop knowledge of the chemical principles that govern normal maintenance of homeostasis by:
- describing the chemical principles which govern homeostasis from information provided by instructor
- analyzing results obtained from computer simulations, experiments or instructor demonstrations.
Upon completion of this course the student will, with a minimum 70 percent accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each
of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.
Student Expectations:
Labs are designed to provide hands on opportunities to enhance your study of anatomy and physiology. Students are
responsible for studying the assigned material in thelab book in order to assimilate the key terms and familiarize themselves
with specific lab procedures. Students should come to lab prepared with advanced study of the daily topic. Learning will
consist of information listed in the Lab Manual with application from the Lab Exercises, including collaborative activities.
Prerequisite: Recommended: High School or college level biology or chemistry class within 5 years.
Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of “C”) or (EAP 1695 and MAT
1033 with a minimum grade of “C”) or (appropriate score on SPC placement test). Corequisite: BSC 2085
Required Text: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2085L and 2086L laboratory manual, Nicotera and Klotz,
4th edition, ISBN 978-1-59984-220-2
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Tortora (textbook), 13th edition, ISBN 978-1118-12240-2
Method: The teaching method employed in this course is the learning activities that are done in lab.
Library:
Meeting Information:
Course Location: Clearwater Campus, NM 261
Meeting Days: Thursdays
Class Times: 2:00-4:40 PM
Important Dates:
Jan 9 Classes start
Jan 13 Last day to drop/add
Jan 16 MLK day
March 4-10 Spring Break
March 30 Last date to Withdraw
April 6-8 Spring Holiday
April 30 – May 3 Final Exams
Financial Aid:
Academic Integrity: The college has an official policy on academic honesty and proper classroom behavior.
It is the student’s responsibility to review the online Academic Honesty Policy or "Academic Honesty
and Student Behavior: Expectations of Students at SPC" brochure. It is important to remember that
everyone’s goal should be to learn. Behavior that impedes the learning process of others will not be tolerated.
Disruptive behavior includes talking at inappropriate times, text-messaging or talking on the phone
during class or repeatedly coming to class late. Students are expected to be actively engaged in the learning
process, and should ask the instructor questions as needed.
Attendance Policy:
You are encouraged to attend all labs and arrive on time. Frequently in lab, I inform students of important
concepts that they need to know for an upcoming exam. Faculty must file lack of attendance reports (exceeding
2 absences) for veterans, dual-enrolled, Early College and Collegiate High School students.
SPC Withdrawal Policy:
Instructors can no longer withdraw students from classes. If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, it is
the responsibility of the student to withdraw either online through MySPC or with the help of an advisor in the
registration office. If the withdrawal is completed by March 30, 2012, a grade of “W” will be recorded which
does not impact the student’s GPA. If the withdrawal occurs after March 30, 2012, the student will receive a
grade of WF (withdraw-failing). The WF grade is punitive; it has the same impact on the GPA as an F. Students
in the third attempt of a course who withdraw will receive a WF regardless of the date of withdrawal. Students
who do not attend during the first two weeks of classes will automatically be withdrawn from the course by the
college and will still be responsible for the tuitionand fees. Also, students who do not show sufficient active
participation (completion of Practicals 1 and 2) in the course by March 30, 2012, will be administratively
withdrawn by the college and receive a WF. Students who withdraw from all classes may be required to repay
some or all of the financial aid received for the term. Should you consider totally withdrawing from all classes
before March 30, 2012 (for the Spring session) it is important that you consult the Scholarships & Student
Financial Assistance office on your home campus to understand your options and the consequences of total
withdrawal. Since the lecture (2085) and the lab (2085L) are co-requisite courses, you are supposed to withdraw
from the lecture if you withdraw from the lab.
EXAMINATIONS:The Practicals will consist of fill-in-the-blank type questions involving, as much as possible,
models, specimens, microscope slides and charts, and will include questions that will necessitate critical
thinking. The amount of material to be learned in this course is extensive. Absences seriously hamper learning.
Grading System: 4 Practical Exams (20% each) = 80%
Quizzes = 20%
Average score: add the 4 practicals plus the quiz average and divide by 5
90 – 100% = A
80 – 89.9% = B
70 – 79.7% = C
60 – 69.9% = D
Below 60% = F
NO MAKE UP PRACTICALS WILL BE GIVEN! If an emergency arises for that day, schedule yourself to take the Practical exam with
another lab thatweek. If the medical or other crisis means that you cannot participate in any of that week’s Practicals, you and your
instructor can elect for you to take an incomplete grade for the course and finish that portion of the Lab the next semester. If the crises
(usually medical) is going to be prolonged, you canrequest a “medical withdrawal” from the course, done at the Provost’s office.
Scoring format and schedule for quizzes will be explained in the first lab. It is the responsibility of each student to follow the class
schedule and be prepared for the material covered each week. The instructor may modify the schedule if necessary as the semester
progresses. Students will begiven sufficient notification of any changes.
Lab Schedule
LAB# / DATE / TOPIC
1 / Jan 12 / Metric, Anatomic Terminology, Organ Systems
2 / Jan 19 / Chemistry, Microscope, Start Cell; Quiz 1
3 / Jan 26 / Finish Cell, Mitosis, Molecular Movement
4 / Feb 2 / Tissues; Quiz 2
5 / Feb 9 / Practical I
After Practical: Skin
6 / Feb 16 / Bone Histology, Skeletal System (axial)
7 / Feb 23 / Skeletal System (appendicular), Articulations; Quiz 3
8 / Mar 1 / Practical II
9 / Mar 8 / No class - Spring Break
10 / Mar 15 / Muscle Histology, Muscular System, Interactive Physiology
11 / Mar 22 / Muscular System (including cats); Quiz 4
12 / Mar 29 / Practical III
13 / Apr 5 / Nervous System (histology, reflex arc, spinal cord,
cranial nerves, Interactive Physiology)
14 / Apr 12 / Nervous System (brain); Quiz 5
15 / Apr 19 / Nervous System ( special senses); Quiz 6
16 / Apr 26 / Practical IV
Attention Students: The Syllabi Addendum is an important part of your syllabus and can be easily accessed by using
the link below. Do take the time to read this very important information—
Student Survey of Instruction:
The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of
instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely
for the purpose of performance improvement.
After reading this syllabus, read the below signature page, sign it and hand it to your instructor.
Signature Page
I have read, understand, and agree to abide fully by the parameters set in this syllabus and Syllabus Addendum.
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