Spring 2016
BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
BIO 106
**This instructor reserves the right to modify this document with verbal or written notification to the
class.
Instructor: Aurea Arenas
Email: arenasa@peetzschool.org
Phone: 970-334-2361
Class meets in Room 208: MTWHF 1:00-1:50
Office Hours: M-F 1:50-2:40pm
TEXT:
 Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, 2012 by David Shier
 Laboratory Manual for Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition
 Student access code for McGraw Hill Connect
COURSE DESCRIPTION: BIO 106 focuses on basic knowledge of body structures and functions,
and provides a foundation for understanding deviations from normal and disease conditions. This
course is designed for individuals interested in health care and is directly applicable to the Practical
Nursing Program, Paramedic Program and the Medical Office Technology Program.
PREREQUISITES: None.
COURSE CONTENT:
UNIT 1
UNIT 2
UNIT 3
UNIT 4
UNIT 5
UNIT 6
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Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
Basic Chemistry
Cells and Cellular Metabolism
Tissues
Support and Movement
Integration and coordination
Transport
Absorption and Excretion
The Human Life Cycle
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this course are to:
o Demonstrate knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements and apply the information it
contains.
o Demonstrate knowledge of and describe the functions of the organic compounds and
electrolytes.
o Demonstrate the ability to use the correct terminology for the anatomical regions, cavities
and
o planes of the human body.
o Discuss the three layers of the skin with respect to tissue types, function and substructure.
o Classify burns based on the amount of skin damage.
o List and describe the components of the skeletal system.
o List and describe the types of joints and their movement.
o Name major muscles. Identify their origin, insertion, and action.
o List the divisions and structures of the nervous system, and describe the characteristics of
each.
o List the major general senses.
o Define and discuss the structure and general function of the special senses.
o Compare the means by which the nervous and endocrine systems regulate body
functions.
o Locate and describe the functions of the endocrine glands.
o Diagram and discuss homeostasis and negative feedback.
o Describe the development, structure and function of blood and its components.
o Describe diagnostic blood tests, the normal values for each test, and examples of
disorders that produce abnormal test values.
o Describe the structure and function of the heart and its conduction system.
o Describe the structure and function of the arteries, capillaries, and veins.
o Locate the major veins and arteries of the body.
o Describes structures and functions of the lymphatic system and lymph.
o Describe the components and functions of an immune response.
o Describe the anatomy and functions of the respiratory passages from nose to alveoli.
o Explain how alterations in the blood carbon dioxide, pH, and oxygen levels affect
respiration.
o List and describe the structures of the organs of the digestive system.
o Name the major digestive enzymes, identify where the enzymes are secreted, and
describe their functions.
o List the structures, and describe the function of the urinary system.
o Discuss the factors influencing fluid and electrolyte balance.
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GRADING:
 Exercises (Homework and LearnSmart) 25% of the course grade
 Laboratory exercises 25% of the course grade
 Semester exams, quizzes, and cumulative final exam 50% of the course grade
4 semester exams- 400pts/exam (lowest score dropped)- 400 pts.
Final Exam- 200 pts.
Quizzes- approximately 100 pts.
The grading scale is as follows and is calculated by multiplying the percentage of points earned
in exercise activities by 25% (.25), multiplying the percentage of points earned in the laboratory section
by 25% (.25), and multiplying the percentage of points earned on exams and quizzes by 50% (.5) and
adding all of these percentages to determine the overall course percentage:
Overall course grades will be as follows
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D= 60-69%
F= 59% or below
Grades will be made available during the semester using the goedustar website.
DISABILITIES:
It is the policy of Northeastern Junior College to provide appropriate
accommodations to any student with a documented disability. If you have a need for accommodation in
this course, please make an appointment to see me.
ATTENDANCE: Students are responsible for attending and participating in all class meetings. Hour
exams are weighted heavily toward material covered in lecture and students who miss lectures typically
do very poorly on exams. If you miss a class for any reason you are still responsible for the material
covered. It is also up to you to obtain ASAP any hand-outs or assignments that you miss. An
attendance sheet will be circulated every class period, however attendance is not considered in course
grading.
ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments will consist of study guide based homework and Learnsmart activities.
Online activities will take a considerable amount of time and students must have access to a computer
with internet service in order to complete course requirements. The availability, due dates and times are
indicated on the Connect website for each assignment and must be completed during the designated time
period. Announcements will be made in class but it is the student’s responsibility to check the
Connect website often in order to be fully aware of the assignments and due dates/times.
*If absences are due to approved activities, arrangements to complete and submit assignments must be
made PRIOR to the absence.
LECTURE PRESENTATIONS: Lecture PowerPoint presentations will be made available on the
school website. Most students find it beneficial to print these presentations out at six slides per page
prior to class and then add notes during lecture.
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LAB: Lab is an important part of this course and will help clarify topics being covered in class. Lab
exercises and handouts cover material on lecture exams and will help you do well on those exams. Lab
materials may not coincide exactly with lectures, however. Lab assignments are to be read in
advance. You should be prepared for lab each week. Lab grading will be based on graded laboratory
exercises included in the required laboratory manual along with two laboratory practical exams given
during the semester. The exercises must be removed from your lab manual, so it is important to
purchase a new copy of the lab manual. No make-up labs are possible. Consult with me about Labs
missed because of approved school activities or a documented medical emergency/ illness. In either
case, students should review the lab, answer all questions possible, and discuss the lab results with group
members. Pay attention to announcements given during lab concerning assignment due dates.
EVALUATION: Four exams will be given in class during the semester. Each exam will include an
essay question to give you the opportunity to showcase your written communication skills! There is a
cumulative final given finals week according to the college finals schedule. All students must take the
final exam in order to complete the course.
 Exams must be taken at the times scheduled unless you are seriously ill or an emergency or
other scheduled class activity takes you away from campus.
 If you know will miss an exam you must contact instructor before the exam period for
permission to arrange another time. Failure to meet this condition will mean that you cannot
make up the exam.
 Make-up exams may be different from the original exam.
 If you will miss class due to participation in a scheduled academic or college-related activity on
an exam day, you must notify instructor in advance of your planned absence to see if
arrangements can be made to take the exam prior to your absence.
CHEATING: Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty and
integrity while in this course and as a student at Northeastern Junior College. Unless specified
otherwise, all work handed in by the student is to be the original creation of that student.
Penalties for plagiarism, cheating, falsifying work or other acts of academic dishonesty may
include—but are not limited to—verbal or written warning to the student, no credit or reduced
credit for an assignment, administrative withdrawal from the course, “F” grade for the course,
disciplinary probation, or expulsion from the college.
IMPORTANT DATES: Last date to add a class is _______________________. Last date to drop is
______________________. Last date to withdraw with a “W” is ______________________.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: See the student handbook and the section on
faculty authority for the classroom.
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HINTS ON PREPARING FOR EXAMS:
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Read the text and compare it with the lectures. Take notes as you read. Pay attention to
diagrams.
Don’t fall behind, because cramming doesn’t work.
Come to all class sessions. It is the rare person who can miss lectures and still do well on
exams.
Collect questions and ask for clarification as you go along.
Review regularly. If you review with a friend, structure your time around quizzing one
another, and make sure you are trying to answer as many questions as you ask.
Write out answers to the questions at the end of each chapter. Written answers stay with
you longer.