Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
Syllabus
Instructor
Megan Kundinger
E-mail Address
megan.kundinger@mstc.edu
Office
Campus
Marshfield
Office
104
Address
2600 W 5th Street
City, State, Zip
Marshfield, WI 54449
Office Phone
715.389.7027
Fax
715.389.2864
Office Hours
TWR 8-8:50 A.M. or by appointment.
Course Description:
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two-semester sequence in which
normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body systems approach with
emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic
levels of organization. Instructional delivery within a classroom and laboratory setting.
Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual
components of body systems such as the nervous, neuro-muscular, cardiovascular, and urinary.
Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte,
acid-base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development
are also included in this course. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a working
knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, behavior, and genetics of the human species.
Course Prerequisites: High School or College Chemistry with a C or better. General Anatomy and Physiology or
Anatomy and Physiology 1 with a C or better.
Textbook:
Materials Needed:
Marieb, Elaine N. 2004. Human Anatomy and Physiology, 6th edition. Pearson Benjamin
Cummings. This textbook is required. You may purchase it at the MSTC bookstore
Lab Apron and Goggles
Lab notebook. (Will be discussed further in class).
Email address (Your MSTC account only)
Grading Information
Grade Determination for Anatomy and Physiology
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The work you do in this class is weighted:
o Assignments/Laboratories:
o Oral presentation:
o Exams(6quizzes; 5exams):
 Digestion
 Genetics
 Immunology
 Blood/Cardio/ Profusion
 Fluid/Electrolytes
o Final exam:
15% of the total grade
10% of the total grade
60% of the total grade
15% of the total grade
Grading Scale
100-95 A
94-93 A-
91-92 B+
87-90 B
85-86 B-
83-84 C+
80-82 C
79
C-
78
D+
77
76
D-
<76
F
D
Guidelines and Information
How To Get The Most Out Of This Learning Experience
Take charge of your own learning. Raise questions, probe, explore, go after what you need.
Be open. Use your imagination, consider new possibilities, and create something new for yourself.
Give as well as receive. Give liberally to co-learners and be prepared to receive a great deal from them.
Have fun. Plan to thoroughly enjoy this opportunity to learn and to grow in your professional competence
and satisfaction.
Assignments
Assignments: I will periodically give reading assignments from your text book before or during lecture.
These will be relatively short, but will be considered course material.
Worksheets and Case studies may also be given for certain sections to further explain the topic.
Late Assignments: Unless otherwise stated, assignments are due no later than the beginning of class on
the schedule due date. Any assignment submitted to the instructor later on the same date will receive a
5% reduction on the total possible points subtracted from the earned score. Any assignment received by
the instructor after the assigned date will have 10% of the total possible points subtracted from the score
per day (including weekend days). All assignments submitted later than the next scheduled class period
after the assigned due date will receive a grade of 0%. The assignment still must be submitted to prove
competency. Three will be no exceptions without instructor approval.
** NOTE** In fairness to the rest of the students in the class, repeated failure to complete assignments,
papers, exams, and group projects by the required due date will result in a referral to an MSTC counselor
and appropriate program dean and may result in your being dropped from the class.
Late Assignments- Group or Individual Presentations:
Anyone who is absent or otherwise unprepared for an assigned scheduled group or individual presentation
will be subject to the following conditions.
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Student will immediately submit any research notes or completed work to the instructor.
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Student will complete an additional research paper, instructions and topic to be determined by the
instructor, and due date not later than one week from the scheduled presentation day.
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Student will have 25 percent deducted from total points earned on the combined assignment.
There will be NO exceptions unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor (and with
group member for a group presentation) prior to scheduled presentation.
Extra credit
On occasion extra credit opportunities will be given. Since these opportunities are rare it is in your best
interest to complete them as they are given. Students will not be able to complete and activity after the
due date for that assignment option.
Return of Exams, Papers, Assignments, etc.:
Expect to receive graded exams and assignments within one week of the date submitted. Larger projects
will take longer, possibly up to three weeks, depending on the length and number submitted. No exams
or assignments will be returned if one or more students still need to complete that exam or assignment. I
will make every effort to return items to you as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that just as you
might expect an extension of a due date because of an absence, illness, special circumstance, etc.
(according to policies); I expect the same considerations from you.
Examinations
Exams will be given for each unit. There will also be a final lab exam given at the end of the semester.
You will receive a separate score for each competency. The score you will receive is the percent of
questions answered correctly. If you are unable to attend class for the exam I must be notified in advance
or you will receive a 0 on the exam. Makeup exams will only be given in extenuating personal or medical
circumstances and I must be notified as soon as is reasonably possible. You will be required to show
some documentation in the case that a medical excuse is used.
Quizzes will be given during the first 20 minutes of class on selected Mondays and Tuesdays. Quizzes
will cover lecture and lab material. Lowest quiz score will be dropped. If you arrive after the quiz you
miss that quiz. Makeup policy for quizzes is the same as previously stated for exams.
Another important component of the course is the laboratory practice. To be prepared for the lab your
learning resource will be the "General Anatomy and Physiology -806-77, Laboratory Manual”, which you
can acquire at the MSTC bookstore. Laboratory exercise will be assessed through the completion of lab
assessments. You will be told one week before about the following lab session. You will also be tested
on lab work so come prepared to the lab session. Lab assessments are due one week following the
completion of the lab and will report the results of the lab exercise. If you miss a lab, or hand the
assessments in late, you will receive a fail grade for that competency.
YOU CAN NOT MAKE UP A LAB!
Lab notebooks will also be required for all lab exercises. You are responsible for maintaining these
during the semester. Each lab exercise will be setup like a journal article and should contain the
corresponding sections. We will discuss this further in class.
Classroom Participation
Participation is ten points per day possible.
Active participation in laboratory activities, class activities, groups projects, and class discussions is
required. Students are expected to behave as they would in the workplace. You must be present to be
awarded participation points. Being absent, tardy, leaving early, or taking excess breaks will result in a
participation point penalty.
Laboratory Safety
Safety is a very important concern while in the lab, as well as we will be working with living organisms
which could potentially infect you or those you come in contact with. I will be outlining the safety
procedures we will follow during the laboratory exercises in this course, and I expect them to be
followed. In fact, you cannot pass this course if you fail to do so.
Academic Honesty
The Mid-State Technical College Board, administration, faculty, and staff believe that academic honesty
and integrity are fundamental to the mission of higher education. All students are expected to maintain
and promote the highest standards of personal honesty and personal integrity. These standards apply to
all examinations, assignee work, and projects. Therefore a student who is found to have been dishonest,
fraudulent or deceptive in the completion of work or willing to help others to be so or who is found to
have plagiarized (presented the work or other as his or her own) is subject to disciplinary action up to and
including suspension . In cases of academic dishonesty, I may award a failing grade for the assignment or
a failing grade for the course, or I may adjust the grade as deemed appropriate. I also may require the
student to repeat the assignment or to perform additional work. In addition to my disciplinary action,
Cases of academic dishonesty will be reported to the student's program advisor.
Students are expected to do their own work unless advised that collaboration is acceptable. This means
that you may use facts from other sources if you re-write them in your own words. Anytime you quote
directly from another source or paraphrase substantially, you must cite the source you used. When you
take a test, you are expected to keep your eyes on your own paper and protect your test paper from being
copied by a classmate.
Failure to use proper citation procedure is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in a grade of "0" if
it is flagrant and/or deliberate. Copying from another person's paper or test is academic dishonesty and
will result in a grade of "0" for that assignment. In addition, you will be referred to student services for
discipline based on college policy.
Attendance
Importance of class attendance: Class attendance contributes significantly to academic success. Students
who attend classes regularly tend to earn higher grades and have higher passing rates in courses.
Excessive absences may jeopardize your grades or even your ability to continue in this course.
Class absences: If you are absent from class for any reason you are responsible for all missed work and
for contacting the instructor promptly.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the class period, and it is your responsibility to
tell me if you arrive after attendance has been taken. Pop quizzes will be given without previous notice.
Being dropped from this course due to attendance
To demonstrate the four starred Core Abilities you may not be absent for more that 11% of the class
sessions for this course (approximately two weeks). Therefore, you will be allowed a maximum of six
hours. Upon your seventh hour of absence, you will be referred to an appropriate MSTC academic
counselor and program dean. Absences of more than six hours consecutively or nine hours total may
result in your instructor withdrawing you from this course. Your instructor may also withdraw you from
this course due to lack of academic progress, which can include failure to attend class on a regular basis.
There will be no exceptions without approval from the instructor.
Tardiness as an attendance problem
Being tardy disrupts class activities, and is an indicator of poor performance on the same starred Core
Abilities; therefore, for every three times that you are tardy, you will be charged one absence. Attendance
means "being here" mentally as well as physically. Prep for Basic Biology relies heavily on active
participation of learners. The learning activities are designed to prepare you for your final performance of
each competency. Being ill-prepared could jeopardize your safety and that of others, could damage
expensive equipment, or could result in economic losses when products are not up to specification.
During the course of the program, you will be expected to be in attendance just as you would be on a job-both physically and mentally. Should you find yourself ill or in extenuating circumstances that prevent
you from being in class, you are still responsible for doing the work for that day. A back-up system will
be in place to help with this responsibility. At the beginning of each term, you will be assigned an
attendance partner with whom you will exchange phone numbers. If you find that you must be absent,
contact your partner in advance if possible. Your partner will take two copies of any handouts and
worksheets that are distributed while you are gone and put your name on one set. It is your responsibility
to get these materials and any other information on the class from your partner as soon as you are able to
do so. Be sure to check at the beginning of each class period to make sure your partner is there. If not,
gather information and materials for him/her whether you have been contacted or not.
General Education Outcomes
MidState Core Abilities
Core Ability
Act with integrity
Communicate effectively
Indicators
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learner works and behaves ethically
learner follows established rules, regulations, and policies
learner assumes responsibility for own action
learner resolves conflict effectively
learner displays a positive attitude
learner assumes shared responsibility for collaborative work
learner defines, prioritizes, and completes tasks without direct supervision
learner writes and speaks so others can understand
learner interprets nonverbal communication
learner uses proper communications etiquette
learner uses active listening skills
learner applies reading strategies to suit the purpose for reading
learner plans, researches, and edits
Demonstrate effective critical and
creative thinking
Demonstrate global and social
awareness
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learner uses a structured problem-solving approach
learner demonstrates open-mindedness
learner organizes information
learner works successfully in a climate of ambiguity and change
learner applies previously acquired knowledge to new tasks
learner applies technology to work processes as warranted
learner recognizes human differences in order to promote a cooperative work and social environment
learner demonstrates awareness of current world events
learner describes political, economic, and social systems different from one's own
learner summarizes social consequences of prejudice and discrimination.
Personal Safety
In order to maintain student and faculty safety, we (MSTC faculty and staff) ask that students inform
faculty if there are any domestic situations that we should be aware of, including if you have a restraining
order against any individual. If any student has a current restraining order, it is imperative that you notify
your instructor of this so we can help keep you safe. In addition, in complying with the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, MSTC can release the following information without the
consent of the student: name, address, e-mail address, telephone number, date and place of birth, past and
present classes enrolled in, major field of study, dates of enrollment, degrees and awards received,
educational institutions attended and other similar information as defined by the institution. Students do
have the right to inform MSTC that any or all of the above information should not be released prior to
their consent. Students who wish to do this disclosure; you should make an appointment with the college
registrar.
Special Needs
I wish to fully include persons with disabilities in this course. If you know you have a recognized
disability or you suspect that you might have one, it is your responsibility to identify yourself as soon as
possible to the Disability Services staff in Student Affairs. Course standards will not be lowered but
various kinds of accommodations are available to you. Adequate and reasonable time will be required to
develop and provide appropriate accommodations, so contact Disability Services as soon as possible. It is
MSTC's goal to assist you in your individual educational plan.
Course Competencies
1.
Identify the processes of cellular metabolism
2.
Analyze how the individual components of the nervous system work as an integrated whole
3.
Correlate neuro-muscular physiology to normal body function
4.
Illustrate the role of DNA in controlling cell function and genetics
5.
Correlate the components of the immune system to their functions
6.
Correlate cardiovascular physiology to human health
7.
Analyze urinary anatomy and physiology
8.
Explain the mechanisms maintaining adequate tissue profusion and oxygenation
9.
Distinguish among the processes of digestion, absorption, and assimilation
10.
Correlate blood components and composition to homeostatic mechanisms
11.
Correlate fluid,electrolyte & acidbase balance to the homeostatic mechanisms involved in their control
12.
Integrate genetics, development and human reproductive physiology
13.
Use appropriate scientific equipment, methods, and safety precautions
ADV Topics and Dates are subject to change:TR
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Safety Discussion/Black Box /Cell Review/Chem Review
Nutrition/Super Size me
Enzyme and Digestion/ Food Nutrient Analysis
Digestion /Metabolism
Diet analysis assignment /TV influences/ Nutrition virtual lab
Digestion/Review
Test 1/ Heredity activities/DNA virtual lab
DNA protein synthesis/ KNEX
Romanov/ Punnett Squares virtual lab
Genetics
Baby genes/Pedigrees/Review
GATTACA/The Island
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Immunology
Immunodetection /Immunology Exposure
Outbreak
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Cardiovascular/ Blood vessels
Profusion/Oxygenation-Respiratory Lab Sheep Pluck
Profusion/Oxygenation/Physiology of the Respiratory System
Dissection Day- in class and virtual
Nervous System / assignment independent study --Test 4
no classUrinary
Urine analysis /case studies
Fluid Electrolytes acid-base lab/pH paper
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Test 5
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Lab Final
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Digestion /Metabolism
Food Nutrient Analysis
Digestion/Review
Test 1/ Heredity activities/DNA virtual lab
DNA protein synthesis/ KNEX
Romanov/ Punnett Squares virtual lab/Sex-linked traits
Genetics
Baby genes/Pedigrees/Review
GATTACA/The Island
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Immunology
Immunodetection /Immunology Exposure
Outbreak
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Profusion/Oxygenation-Respiratory Lab Sheep Pluck
Profusion/Oxygenation
Dissection Day- in class and virtual (Frog and Earthworm virtual)
Nervous System / assignment independent study --Test 4
no classUrinary
Urine analysis /case studies
Fluid Electrolytes acid-base lab/pH paper
TBD
Test 5
Presentations
Lab Final
Receipt of Syllabus & Email Authorization
Receipt of Syllabus:
I have received the syllabus for Advanced Anatomy and Physiology. My questions have been answered to my
satisfaction. My signature below designates that I understand the rules and policies for Mid-State Technical College
and/or this course.
Email Authorization:
I give my instructor permission to email information about my course work, including but not limited to grades, via
Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) email.
Student’s Signature
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