Riverside Community College Course Syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology 2A: (AMY 2A) 40429; 4 units
Winter 2014
Course Hours and Location: M-Th 9:00 am-3:00 pm in MTSC 302
Instructor: Michael R. Cryder, M. S.
Website: www.myanatomymentor.com
Office: MTSC 324
E-mail: michael.cryder@rcc.edu
Phone: (951) 222- 8263
Office Hours: TBA
Welcome to Anatomy and Physiology 2A.
This course provides the student with a
basic biological foundation in human anatomy and physiology. Your understanding of all concepts,
vocabulary, written and discussed information, and laboratory protocols presented during both lecture and
lab and by your lab manual and textbook are subject to evaluation.
By the end of the course, a successful student will be able to:
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Discuss anatomical and physiological principles and relationships using appropriate terminology.
Properly use a compound microscope, do basic metric conversions, understand basic human biochemistry,
cell structure, function and transport processes.
Understand the structure of skin, its accessory components and the four primary tissue types that make it up
(epithelia, connective, muscle and nervous).
Discuss bone at an identity, chemical composition, microscopic and macroscopic, functional level as well as
the mechanisms of bone remodeling, growth, repair and disorder in the body.
Understand all aspects of each muscle type, muscle contraction, attachments and resulting actions.
Discuss structure, function and basic clinical disorders related to the eye, ear and special senses.
Integrate principles from different systems to evaluate clinical problems and physiology.
Required Texts:
E. N. Marieb et al, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9TH ed. or Mastering A & P (Benjamin & Cummings)
R. Loomis et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2A Laboratory Packet 2nd Ed. Lab Manual
Recommended Items: M. Cryder and J. Johnson Histology Card Packets (Epithelial AND Connective Tissues)
Laboratory Coat; (1) scientific calculator; (1) Flash Drive/Memory Stick (1 GB); multi-colored pens/highlighters; 1
box surgical gloves; 5 x 8 cards.
Grade: Your grade will be based on your overall percentage of the following point totals. Lecture grades and lab
grades will be weighted according to a 60% to 40% distribution respectively.
Lecture: 4 100- 125 point Lecture Exams:
450 pts.
1 200 point Cumulative Final:
200 pts.
Participation:
100 pts.
Lab:
4 100- 150 point Lab Practicums:
500 pts.
1 50 point Lab Practicum:
50 pts.
Quizzes (10 or more):
5 to 25 pts. each
Total Available Points:
1350 to 1400 pts.
Exams and Quizzes: EXAMS/QUIZZES CANNOT BE MADE UP (particularly during winter and summer
intersessions). Lab exams in particular take several hours to set up. Exceptions are rarely made due to extreme
circumstances that are deemed by the instructor to be beyond the student’s control. A signed statement describing
the circumstances and substantiating documentation will also be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Attendance: in both lecture and lab is a requirement and is mandatory. Points will be available at the beginning
and end of each class meeting. You must be present to participate. Come to class on time. Tardiness is disruptive
to the entire class. Chronic latecomers may be dropped from the class at the instructor’s discretion. RCC policies on
academic honesty will be adhered to at all times. Cheating or plagiarism will be immediately reported to the Dean
of Instruction.
“Special needs: If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your
ability to carry out the assigned course work, I urge you to contact the staff in Disabled Student Services (DSPS) at
222-8060 or 222-8061 (TDD), located in the Administration building, room 121. DSPS will review your concerns
and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation
is confidential.”
Riverside Community College Course Syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology 2A: (AMY 2A) 40429; 4 units
Winter 2014
Course Hours and Location: M-Th 9:00 am-3:00 pm in MTSC 302
WINTER 2014: Tentative Lecture and Lab Schedule:
DAY/DATE
LECTURE (MTSC 302)
CHAPTER(S)
LAB EXERCISES (MTSC 302)
1
2
3
Lab 1: Terminology
Lab 2: Microscope
Lab 3: Measurements
Lab 4: The Cell
Lab 9: Physical Processes
Lab 5: Mitosis/ Lab 6: DNA
LAB EXAM #1 (1-6 & 9)
Labs 7,8: Transcription/Translation
4
M
T
1/06
1/07
W
1/08
TH
M
1/09
1/13
Introduction to A & P
Basic Chemistry
Cell Introduction
Cell Structure / Transport
Replication
Transport / DNA, Cell Cycle
LECTURE EXAM #1
T
W
TH
1/14
1/15
1/16
Introduction to Tissues
Epithelial / Connective Tissue
Connective (cont.)/ Integument
M
T
W
TH
1/20
1/21
1/22
1/23
HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!!!!!
Unit Review / Test Prep
LECTURE EXAM #2
M
1/27
Skeletal Introduction
6&7
T
W
1/28
1/29
6&7
TH
1/30
Bone Formation
Bone Growth
Remodeling / Repair
Injuries & Disorders
Joints Unit Review
LECTURE EXAM #3
M
T
2/03
2/04
W
2/05
TH
2/06
M
2/10
T
2/11
W
TH
2/12
2/13
1-3
4&5
Lab 10: Epithelial Tissue
Lab 11: Connective Tissue
Lab 12: Bone, Cartilage, and Blood
Lab 13: Skin
Lab 13: Skin
4&5
LAB EXAM #2 (7-8; 10-13)
8
6, 7& 8
Lab 14: Skeletal System
Lab 15: Appendicular skeleton
Lab 15: Appendicular cont.
Lab 15: Axial Skeleton
Lab 15: Axial cont.
Labs 14 & 15
LAB PRACTICUM #3 (14&15)
RMP/Action Potential Introduction
Introduction to Muscle
Muscle: Types
Excitation contraction
NMJ/Membrane Pot.
Action Potentials
Energy Systems/contraction
Joint & Muscle Review
Eye/ Ear
FINAL REVIEW
FINAL (cumulative)
LECTURE EXAM
9
9& 10
9
8–10
15
1-10, 15
1-10, 15
Intro. Muscle Dissection
Lab 16: Joints & Muscle
Dissection
Muscle Metabolism
Lab 16: Upper Body Muscles
Lab 16: Trunk/ Lower Limbs
Lab 17: The Eye
Lab 18: The Ear
LAB PRACTICUM #5 (16-18)