BIOL 244 Anatomy and Physiology II (sec. 006)
Instructor: Dr. Pam Steen
Email: pams@usca.edu
Lecture: MWF; 8:00am-8:50pm; SBDG 108
Laboratory: F; 9:00am-11:40am; SBDG 104
Spring 2015
Office: SBDG 111D
Office Hours: W; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Lecture textbook: Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9th Ed; Marieb and Hoehn
Laboratory textbook: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, 10th Ed; Marieb and Mitchell
Course Description and Objectives: This course is a survey of the functional anatomy and
physiology of the human body, including basic cellular functions, tissue organization, integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory systems. The laboratory will introduce the student to the
principles of anatomy and physiology as demonstrated by microscopic studies, animal dissections, and
physiological experiments.
Grading:
Four Lecture Exams 40% (10% each)
Lecture Quizzes 10%
Laboratory Grade 40%
Final Exam (comprehensive) 10%
Grading Scale:
A (90-100%); B+ (86-89%); B (80-85%); C+ (76-79%); C (70-75%); D+ (66-69%); D (60-65); F (0-59%)
Reading: You are expected to read the relevant chapter(s) / sections in both the textbook and
laboratory manual prior to coming to lecture and lab.
Classroom Behavior: It is the instructor’s right to remove from the classroom any student who
disrupts or disturbs the proceeding of the class. Disruption of the class includes but is not limited to the
use of any portable electronic devices, including cell phones, MP3 players; iPods, etc. unless prior
approval has been given to a student or unless required for the course. In extreme cases the faculty
member can request assistance from University Police. If the student who has been ejected causes
similar disturbances in subsequent meetings of the class, he/she may be denied admittance to the
class for the remainder of the semester and assigned a grade of F.
Disability Statement: If you have a physical, psychological, and/or learning disability that might affect your
performance in this class, please contact the Office of Disability Services, B&E 134, (803) 643-6816, as
soon as possible. The Disability Services Office will determine appropriate accommodations based on
medical documentation.
Writing Center: USCA provides a Writing Center located in Room 112 of the Humanities and Social
Sciences Building. If you need extra assistance on any writing assignment for this or any other class
that you are taking, please try the Writing Center.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken in lab for administrative purposes. However, attendance will not
be factored into your grade. Students are encouraged to be present at all lectures and labs. There will
be no make-up quizzes. However, assignments (not including exams) missed due to illness will
be excused if documentation is provided.
Lecture Quizzes: During the semester, (9) lecture quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
lecture material presented during the previous lecture period.
Exams: For each exam, students will need to bring a Scantron sheet, which can be purchased at the
bookstore. Make-up exams will only be allowed for a documented, excusable reason.
BIOL 244 Anatomy and Physiology II (sec. 006)
Week
Date
1
Jan. 12
Jan. 14
Jan. 16
Jan. 19
Jan. 21
Jan. 23
Jan. 26
Jan. 28
Jan. 30
Feb. 2
Feb. 4
Feb. 6
Feb. 9
Feb. 11
Feb. 13
Feb. 16
Feb. 18
Feb. 20
Feb. 23
Feb. 25
Feb. 27
Mar. 2
Mar. 4
Mar. 6
Mar. 9
Mar. 11
Mar. 13
Mar. 16
Mar. 18
Mar. 20
Mar. 23
Mar. 25
Mar. 27
Mar. 30
Apr. 1
Apr. 3
Apr. 6
Apr. 8
Apr. 10
Apr. 13
Apr. 15
Apr. 17
Apr. 20
Apr. 22
Apr. 24
Apr. 27
May 1st
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Lecture Schedule of Topics
Review the syllabus
The Respiratory System
The Respiratory System
no class – Martin Luther King, Jr. day
(quiz 1) The Respiratory System
The Respiratory System
(quiz 2) The Digestive System
The Digestive System
The Digestive System
(quiz 3) The Digestive System
The Heart
Exam I (ch. 22 and 23)
The Heart
The Heart
The Heart
(quiz 4) The Heart
The Heart
The Heart
(quiz 5) Blood Vessels
Blood Vessels
Blood
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Exam II (ch. 17-19)
Spring 2015
Chapters
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
19
17
16
16
No class – Spring Break
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
The Urinary System
(quiz 6) The Urinary System
The Urinary System
The Urinary System
(quiz 7) Acid-Base Balance
Acid-Base Balance
The Reproductive System
Exam III (ch. 16, 25-26)
The Reproductive System
The Reproductive System
(quiz 8) The Reproductive System
The Reproductive System
Lymphatic System
(quiz 9) Immune System
Immune System
Exam IV (ch. 27, 20-21)
Return Exam IV to students
Final Exam (Comprehensive) at 8am
16
16
25
25
25
25
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
20
21
21
16-23, 25-27
BIOL 244 Anatomy and Physiology II (sec. 006)
Spring 2015
Laboratory Schedule
Each student will receive a lab grade that will constitute 40% of their final grade in the class.
Laboratory Grading: (The instructor has the right to deviate from the stated grading policy.)
Lab practicals 50%
Entrance quizzes 25%
Exit quizzes 25%
Entrance Quizzes: During the semester, (11) entrance quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover
material learned during the previous lab period.
Exit Quizzes: During the semester, (12) exit quizzes will be given. These quizzes will cover material
learned during the current lab period.
Note: Students will cover the designated lab material with their group members. As a group, students will
determine when they are ready to take their exit quiz. All group members must take the exit quiz at the same
time and then exit the lab.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Date
Jan. 16
Jan. 23
Jan. 30
Feb. 6
Feb. 13
Feb. 20
Feb. 27
Mar. 6
Mar. 13
Mar. 20
Mar. 27
Apr. 3
Apr. 10
Apr. 17
Apr. 24
Laboratory Schedule of Topics
Anatomy of the Respiratory System
Respiratory System Mechanics
Anatomy of the Digestive System
Chemical and Physical Process of Digestion
Anatomy of the Heart
Anatomy of Blood Vessels
Cardiovascular Dynamics
Practical I
No class – Spring Break
Endocrine System Physiology
The Urinary System
Renal System Physiology
Acid-Base Balance
Anatomy of the Reproductive System
Practical II
Exercises
36
37B
38
39B
30
32
33B
Quizzes
Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
None
28B
40
41B
47
42
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
Entrance and Exit
None
Honor Code: Students are expected to abide by the Academic Code of Conduct as described in the
Student Handbook. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken if academic integrity is violated. The
following honor pledge is to be signed and dated by the student on all exams.
“On my honor as a University of South Carolina at Aiken student, I have neither given nor received any
unauthorized aid on this assignment / examination. To the best of my knowledge, I am not in violation
of academic honesty.”