WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
________ CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to
educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and
distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God
and humankind.
COURSE NO. & TITLE: BIOL 2408-Section; Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
& Physiology I
TERM:
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS:
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Designed for students preparing for application to
nursing school or those allied health programs accepting lower-level anatomy
and physiology as prerequisites. Topics covered in semester 1 of the two
semester sequence will include the introductory concepts structure and function
of the human body and its major organs; the anatomy and physiology of the
skeletal, muscular, and neural systems; the basic interrelationships involved in
these organ systems as found in a normal human body; and representative
disease processes affecting the normal function of these body systems. $90 fee.
Students who have successfully completed a higher-level human anatomy and
physiology course may not take this course for credit toward their degree.
PREREQUISITES: none
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Choose from the official booklist
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: The students will be able to:
1. Explain the integrated function of the interdependent organ system as well
as the operation of these systems independently.
2. Use correct and useful, working vocabulary within the disciplines of
anatomy and physiology.
3. Identify through integrated lectures and laboratory exercises, the basic
structures mechanisms in homeostasis and to have a knowledge base of
how disturbances in homeostatic mechanisms produce disease(s).
ATTENDANCE POLICY
STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONOSTY: Wayland
Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic
dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases
of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in
suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the
policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a
disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of
students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation
requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any
request for accommodations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against
prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who believes that
he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just
evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade
given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described
in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced
placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are
limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered
at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a
course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice
President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for
review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee
may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more
proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE:
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*research due (A, B, C)
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*research due (D, E, F)
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*research due (G, H, I)
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*research due (J, K, L)
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*research due (M, N, O)
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*research due (P, Q, R)
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Date
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Lecture
Lab
Introduction
The Human Body - An Orientation
Chapter 1
The Human Body - An Orientation
Chapter 1
The Human Body - An Orientation
Basic Chemistry
Chapter 2
Labor Day - No Classes
Basic Chemistry
Basic Chemistry
Chapter 2
Basic Chemistry
Chapter 2
Cells and Tissue
Cells and Tissue
Chapter 3
Cells and Tissue
Chapter 3
Cells and Tissue
Cells and Tissue
Chapter 3
Lecture Exam 1
Lab Exam 1
Skin and Body Membranes
Skin and Body Membranes
Chapter 4
Skin and Body Membranes
Chapter 4
The Skeletal System
The Skeletal System
Chapter 5
The Skeletal System
Chapter 5
The Skeletal System
The Skeletal System
Chapter 5
The Skeletal System
Chapter 5
The Skeletal System
Fall Break - No classes
Lecture Exam 2
Lab Exam 2
The Muscular System
The Muscular System
Chapter 6
The Muscular System
Chapter 6
The Muscular System
The Muscular System
Chapter 6
The Muscular System
Chapter 6
The Muscular System
Lecture Exam 3
Lab Exam 3
The Nervous System
Chapter 7
The Nervous System
The Nervous System
Chapter 7
The Nervous System
Chapter 7
The Nervous System
Special Senses
Chapter 8
Special Senses
Chapter 8
Thanksgiving Holiday - No classes
Thanksgiving Holiday - No classes
Special Senses
Chapter 8
Special Senses
Lecture Exam 4
Lab Exam 4
Comprehensive Exam
10:15 - 12:15 am
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the faculty member assigned
to this course. The faculty member is charged with assessing the gravity of any case of
academic dishonesty, and with giving sanctions to any student involved.
Last revised: 03/17/15