Metropolitan Community College
BIOS 2320 2A Course Syllabus Winter 2010
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
Anatomy and Physiology I
PREFIX/SECTION:
BIOS 2320 2A
CREDIT HOURS: 6
CLASS BEGINS/ENDS: 12/2/10 - 2/24/11
NO CLASSES 12/22-1/2
DAY(S)/TIMES:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 – 9:40 p.m.
WITHDRAWAL DATE: 2/9/11
CLASS LOCATION:
Lecture EVC 142
Lab EVC 141
CONTACT INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Deb Lipschultz
TELEPHONE/EMAIL: 457-7200 ext. 8158 dlipschultz@mccneb.edu
( By federal law, no discussion of your grade is allowed on email.)
ACADEMIC AREA:
Science/Math
DEAN’S TELEPHONE:
289-1304
Weather Cancellation Line: 457-2499
COURSE INFORMATION
BIOS 2320 is a continuation of BIOS 2310. The course covers the digestive, circulatory,
respiratory, immune, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems. This class is geared towards
students in career programs requiring two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology, or a biology
curriculum that is presented in greater depth than an introductory biology course. It is designed
to meet the needs of MCC students and those transferring to another institution.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: All students must have BIOS 2310 and CHEM 1010 before enrolling in
this class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Detailed objectives for the course can be reviewed in the campus libraries.
Three themes will be emphasized:
1. The relationship of body structure to function.
2. The interrelationships of various body systems.
3. The overall coordination of systems to maintain homeostasis.
REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Text: Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and
Function, 5th edition by Saladin. Lab Manual: Inside Out Guide II
OPTIONAL MATERIALS: Safety Goggles. Only those sold by the bookstore are approved for use
in the lab.
CLASS STRUCTURE: Instruction will include formal lecture, group activities, and laboratory
exercises. Active student participation will be the setting for class, learning by doing, asking, and
thinking. Students will work together in the lab and are encouraged to study together. Please
ask if you have any questions.
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ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
Since test questions come from lectures and labs, it is important to attend class. A tentative test
schedule is included in this syllabus. All tests are subject to change, and so tests will always be
announced at least one week prior to the test. Tests will include multiple choice, matching, and
short answer questions. There will be a lab identification exam before the written test. Tests will
not be returned to students.
6 exams will be offered, and 5 of those scores will be counted towards your grade. One of the 6
exam scores will be dropped. There are no makeup exams. If you take the 5 unit exams as
scheduled then the comprehensive final becomes optional, as it becomes the lowest exam score.
Types of Assessment/Assignments (600 pts total)
a. 5 unit exams (100 pts each) - will have a lab and lecture component and ten
bonus questions.
b. One optional or make-up comprehensive final exam(100pts)
c. Mandatory Metro comprehensive final(25pts)
d. One In-class clinical case study presentation with answers to questions (25 pts)
e. Labs (20 pts)
f. Quizzes (30 pts) best three out of five
No Late Assignments
Exam Schedule: (All dates subject to change.)
Exam 1 Metabolism: December 16
Exam 2 Transport: January 14
Exam 3 Homeostasis: January 27
Exam 4 Regulation: February 10
Exam 5 Development: February 24
Grading Policy
Your grade will be determined by adding together all the points you have earned on exams and
written assignments. That total will be divided by the total number of points for a percent score.
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69%
F = 0 - 59%
Maintenance of Student Records
Your exam scores will typically be available the next class meeting day after the exam.
All grade records, test, papers, projects will be maintained for a minimum of one year.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Attendance Policy: You are expected to attend class, but are not required to except on exam
days. Any work or information you miss in your absence is your responsibility.
Expected Classroom Behavior: Students are not allowed to engage in behaviors that are
disruptive to the teaching/learning process.
Students are not allowed to use cell phones, i Pods® and other portable electronic devises in
the class or lab. You may use your laptop to take notes. You are not allowed to access internet
sites in class. No children are allowed in class or lab.
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Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and
expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this
schedule that may result in enhanced or more effective learning for students. These
modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be
done within the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Metro's Learning, Math, and Writing Centers can help you achieve educational success. The
staff in these centers provide drop-in assistance with basic math, reading, writing and computer
skills. We offer a friendly, supportive learning environment. Self-paced computer-assisted
instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online
course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about these services are in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and
online. Links to these resources are located at http://www.mccneb.edu/learningcenter/.
COLLEGE POLICIES
College policies, such as student rights and responsibilities, academic standards, plagiarism, and
etc. are outlined in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. This information can be
accessed via the online catalog at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/catalog.asp.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot attend and complete this course, you should officially
withdraw by calling Central Registration, 457-5231. Failure to officially withdraw will result in
either an instructor withdraw (IW) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is identified on
the second page of this syllabus handout.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: The college has a standard code of conduct that involves
consequences for specific academic and non-academic behavior that may result in a failing
grade, probation, or suspension from the college. More complete information about the code of
conduct is located in the Student Services portion of the online catalog
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp).
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability that may
substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Vocational Special
Needs Counselor, located in the Student Services Office on each campus. Metropolitan
Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
qualifying disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations.
For further information, please contact the Student Services Office at your campus.
IMPORTANT COLLEGE DATES: Can be accessed at
http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp?Theme=2
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BIOS 2320
Winter 2320 Lab Schedule
Tue. Thurs. – Wasmoen, Porter, Lipschultz
METABOLISM Test December 14
Date
Labs
12/2
1 – 16
12/7
17 (fetal pig dissection)
12/9
1 – 7 (enzyme action)
12/14 1 – 8 (food utilization)
TRANSPORT Test Jan 13
12/16 1 – 9 (cardiovascular system)
12/21 10 , 11 (vessels, fetal pig dissection)
1/4
1 – 5 (cardiovascular health)
1/6
1 – 16 (respiratory sys., fetal pig dissect.)
1/11
1 – 3 (breathing mech.); 1 – 5 (lifestyle)
HOMEOSTASIS Test Jan 27
1/13
Acid-base homeostasis
1/18
1 – 8 (blood)
1/20 Lab problems for defense vs. invasion
1/25
No lab scheduled
REGULATION Test Feb 10
1/27
1 – 6 (endocrine system)
2/1
7 – 10 (endocrine system)
2/3
1 – 7 (urinary sys., fetal pig dissection)
2/8
1 – 12 (urinalysis)
DEVELOPMENT
2/10
2/15
2/17
2/22
2/24
Test Feb 24
No lab scheduled
1 – 16 (reproductive systems)
17 – 20 (life before birth)
Fetal pig dissection
NO LAB
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Day
1
2
Date
Inside Out section
METABOLISM
Digestive system
(Begin pig dissection)
3
Digestive process
4
Food Utilization
5
EXAM #1
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TRANSPORT
Cardiovascular system
(continue dissection)
6
7
Text resources: Saladin, ed. 5
Ch. 25
Ch. 5, p. 157 (columnar epithelium)
Ch. 26, pp. 1014 – 1017, pp. 1031 - 1036
Ch. 19, 20
Ch. 29, p. 1129 - 1131 (fetal circulation)
Cardiovascular health
Respiratory system
Ch. 22
Ch. 5, pp. 157, 178 (ciliated epithelium)
8
Breathing mechanism
9
Lifestyle diseases
10
EXAM #2
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HOMEOSTASIS
Acid-base balance
11
Blood
12
Defense Against Loss
Ch.19, 20, 22
Ch. 24. pp. 942-948
Ch. 18
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14
Defense Against Invasion
Ch. 21
EXAM #3
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REGULATION
Endocrine System
Ch. 17
15
Endocrine System
16
Fluid Homeostasis
Ch. 24 pp. 943-948
Urinary System
(continue dissection)
Ch. 23
Ch. 5, p. 159
(transitional epithelium)
Urinalysis
Ch. 23, pp. 928-930
17
18
EXAM #4
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DEVELOPMENT
Sex Hormones
19
Reproductive Systems
(conclude dissection)
20
Reproductive Systems
Ch. 27, pp. 1048-1050
Ch. 17, p. 653, 673 (adrenal)
pp. 655-656 (gonads)
Ch. 27, 28, 29
Live Before Birth
21
22
Aging
Ch. 29, pp. 1139-1146
EXAM #5
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SAFE LABORATORY WORK HABITS
For your safety and that of other students working with you, be aware that using equipment and
chemicals in the laboratory involves a degree of risk. This risk is minimal if you are conscious of
safe practices and follow them. Metropolitan Community College does not carry medical
insurance on or for students.
General Policies:
1. College policy does not allow smoking, eating or drinking in the classrooms or laboratory.
You are not allowed to bring food or drinks into the science areas.
2. The classroom will not be locked or supervised while the students are in the laboratory. Keep
anything of value with you at all times.
3. While in the laboratory, place personal belongings (purses, books you won’t need, etc.) on
side counters or in empty drawers at the lab stations. Do not place these items on the work
surfaces. Normally, you should only need your laboratory guide, and possibly your class
notebook and textbook. All other items crowd your work area or someone else’s. Anything
placed on the floor must be out of the traffic path.
4. Work may be done in the laboratory only under the supervision of an instructor. Normally this
means that work can only be done during regularly scheduled class time. Make-up labs are
difficult to set up due to the large number of classes that use the lab. Also, the value of working
with others and learning in a cooperative fashion is lost when you are not in attendance.
5. Before operating equipment or beginning any procedure, be confident that you know what to
do and how to do it. If unsure ask the instructor or laboratory assistant.
6. Safety glasses and gloves are provided for use by the student, and must be worn as directed
by the instructor. Lab coats are also available for your use if you desire.
7. Keep long hair tied back, and loose sleeves and cuffs rolled up to avoid passing them through
an open flame or getting them caught in equipment.
8. Report all accidents - any injury to yourself, or any broken glassware or equipment to the
instructor immediately.
9. Leave your work area clean when you are finished.
10. Wash your hands after handling chemicals or microorganisms.
_______________________________________________________________________
I have read the laboratory policies pertaining to this course. I understand their importance to my
safety and that of others, and agree to abide by them. I also have received and read the course
syllabus.
Name___________________________
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Date________________ BIOS 2310
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