Houston Community College
Department of Biology
Biology 2402 Anatomy and Physiology
CRN #88924
Spring Semester 2016
Course Instructor:
H. Howard-Lee Block, Ph.D.
Credit Hours:
Four (4)
Course Meetings:
Lecture: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Lab:
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday (Rm. 307) and Thursday (Rm. 308)
Email Address: harriette.block@hccs.edu
*Office Hours:
By Appointment
Required Text:
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
10th Ed. Martini/Nath/Bartholomew
Laboratory Manual:
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
Manual: Chbat, Chukwu, Hebel and Koshy
Reference Textbooks:
1.)
Human Physiology (From Cells to Systems, 4th. Edition), L. Sherwood
2.)
Textbook of Medical Physiology, 9th Edition, A.C. Guyton, J.E. Hall
3.)
Human Physiology, 4th Edition 2003, Rhoades/Pflanzer
4.)
Human Physiology, 3rd Edition 2003 (An Integrated Approach)
D. Silverthorn,
Course Overview:
This is a lecture/laboratory course in anatomy and Physiology.
The study of anatomy and physiology is essential to
understanding the human body.
Lectures and laboratory
exercises have been designed to provide an in-depth knowledge
of human structure and function. Anatomy and Physiology Part II
will focus on the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system
and immunity, the respiratory and digestive system, sensory,
motor and integrative systems, the special senses and the
endocrine and urinary systems. This is an introductory course
and will serve as a foundation for students pursuing careers in
the biomedical sciences.
The text for this course is comprised of twenty nine chapters,
which have been divided into five units. Lecture material for BIOL
2402 will cover material(s) from parts of unit 3 and units 4 and 5.
Unit 3:
Emphasis is placed on the control systems of the
human body.
Unit 4:
Chapters in this unit are concerned with the systems
that provide maintenance of the human body
Unit 5:
Chapters in this unit are concerned with continuity in
The human body.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the important components of
blood and major functions of blood.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the composition and functions
of plasma.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and
functions of red blood cells and white blood cells.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the recycling system for wornout or damaged erythrocytes.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the location and general
features of the heart.
6. Demonstrate the ability to trace the flow of blood through
the heart, identifying the major blood vessels, chambers
and heart valves.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of how to identify the electrical
events of a normal electrocardiogram.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the major arteries and veins and
the area they serve.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of blood pressure regulation.
10.Demonstrate knowledge of the body’s non-specific
defenses.
11.Demonstrate knowledge of the lymphatic system and
immunity.
12.Demonstrate knowledge of the organs of the digestive
system and the functions of the digestive system.
13.Demonstrate knowledge of metabolism.
Additional Information:
Cell Phones are very distracting and are not allowed in the
classroom at Houston Community College. My e-mail address is
listed on the syllabus; your e-mail will be answered in a timely
manner. As an Adjunct Professor, I am not available during
regular operational hours. Therefore, I am available after class
for appointments or meetings.
Disability (ADA)
Houston Community College has provided the least restrictive
environment for all students. We strive for excellence in
providing equity for all students through accommodations as
required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V,
Section 504 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA),
this act enables students with disabilities to benefit from all
post-secondary activities.
If you require any accommodation because of physical, mental or
learning disability, please contact the Dean for Student Services
who will provide you with the forms you need to request
accommodations. Please turn these forms in to the Professor at
the beginning of the class to arrange for those accommodations.
Grading:
The final letter grade for this course will reflect each
student’s performance on the following:
1)
2)
3)
Three (3) Lecture Exams
Laboratory Quizzes/Exercises (Averaged to one test
grade)
Final Exam
Academic Honesty:
Cheating during an exam will result in an automatic zero (0)
for that exam. Dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from
HCC.
Make-up Exams:
Make-up exams will only be given after receiving a
validated excuse. The instructor will schedule all make-up
exams. Failure to take the make-up exam on the scheduled
date (for any reason) will result in a zero for that exam (no
exceptions).
PLEASE NOTE
“Students who repeat a course for a third time or more times
may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other
Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your
Professor/Counselor about opportunities for tutoring or other
assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are
not receiving passing grades”
Final exams for students will be given at the normal class hour on the meeting
date designated by the HCC final exam schedule.
Tentative Schedule
Week
1
Course Introduction
2
Chapter 19
3
Chapter 19 and 20
4
Chapter 20
5
Exam Chapters 19 and 20
6
7
Chapter 21
8
Chapter 21 and 22
Exam Chapters 21 and 22
9
Chapter 23
10
Chapter 24
11
12
Chapter 25
Exam Chapters 23-25
13
Chapter 26
14
15
Chapter 27
Final Exam
Course Grade Assignment:
Lecture Grade
A
Final Average in Percent
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
0-59%
Dates to Remember:
January 19th
Classes Begin, Drop/Add/Swap fee begin
February 4th
Spring 2016 Reg 16 WK Last Day for
70% refund
March 14th – March 20th
Spring Break
April 5th
Spring 2016 Reg 16 week Last Day to
Withdraw
Final Exam - May 10th
Final Examinations (Comprehensive)
Departmental Examination
May 8th
May 15th
Instruction Ends
Semester Ends