Pima Community College
Northwest Campus
Course name and number:
Intro Human Anatomy & Physiology, BIO 160IN
CRN (Section Code):
12795
Class MeetingDays/Times:
T, Th 7:30 am – 10:10 am
Class Location:
NW Bldg E room E312
Instructor:
Abdul M. Fellah, Ph.D.
Office hours/availability:
By appointment
Phone/voicemail:
331-5522
E-mail address:
abdul.fellah@pima.edu
Class website:
http://ecc.pima.edu/~afellah
First day of class:
August 25
Add deadline:
August 30
Drop/Refund/Audit date:
September 6
Official withdrawal deadline:
November 9
Final exam date:
December 15
Last day of class
December 15
Campus phone number:
206-2127
Tutoring Center schedule:
http://nw.pima.edu/dmeeks/scimath/documents/tutor.pdf
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Course Description:
Structure and dynamics of the human body. Includes foundations such as chemical, cellular and
tissue levels of organization. Also includes major structures and functions of the integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, and reproductive systems.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught
simultaneously.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:
1. Perform activities to demonstrate improvement in the general education goals of communication
and critical thinking.
2. Identify key components of the scientific method and apply the scientific process.
3. List and describe the levels of organization.
4. Discuss the chemical and cellular foundations of anatomy and physiology.
5. Describe and identify the primary human tissues, and give examples of when each is used and
where each can be found.
6. Identify the major selected structures of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous,
endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Describe the functions of each significant organ and explain how these structures work together
to accomplish the primary task(s) of the system.
Course Outline:
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Scientific process
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Scientific experimentation
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Analyzing and reporting results
Introduction to anatomy and physiology
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Levels of organization
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Organ systems overview
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Homeostasis and disease
Chemical foundations of anatomy and physiology
A.
General chemistry
B.
Introduction to biochemistry and macromolecules
C.
Introduction to reactions, enzymes and catalysis
Cellular and histological foundations of anatomy and physiology
A.
Structure and function of cellular organelles
B.
Introduction to the gene and protein synthesis
C.
Structure and function of selected human tissues
The integumentary system
A.
Functions of the integumentary system
B.
Structures of the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis
The skeletal system
A.
Identification of selected human bones
B.
Bone tissue
The muscular system
A.
Skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle tissue
B.
Physiology of muscle contraction including glucose energy needs and oxygen
demand
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VIII.
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Identification of major muscle groups and selected superficial muscles
The nervous system and sensory organs
A.
Organization of the nervous system
B.
Identification of selected nerves
C.
Nervous tissue and the action potential
D.
Conduction of the signal to other neurons and effector organs
E.
Structure and function of selected special senses
The endocrine system
A.
Hormone production and function
B.
Structure and function of selected endocrine organs
The cardiovascular system and blood
A.
Structure of arteries, veins, capillaries and the heart
B.
The circulatory pathway including identification of major arteries and veins
C.
The heart beat and blood flow through the cardiovascular system
D.
Components of blood
The lymphatic system and body defenses
A.
Lymph vessels and lymph nodes
B.
The immune response
The respiratory system
A.
Functional anatomy of the respiratory system
B.
Respiratory physiology
The digestive system
A.
Structure of the digestive organs
B.
Chemical and mechanical digestion
The urinary system
A.
Organs of the urinary system
B.
Structure of the nephron and urine formation
The reproductive system
A.
Anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems
B.
Sperm production
C.
Egg production and the menstrual cycle
D.
Fertilization
Required Text Book(s):
Elaine N. Marieb, Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th ed., published
by Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2009. Available at the Northwest Campus
Bookstore.
The Northwest Campus -Biology 160 Lab Manual. Available at the UPS store at the
Basha’s Shopping Center on the southwest corner of Cortaro & Thornydale
Optional:
Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Workbook, 8th ed., Elaine N. Marieb.
ADA Compliance Statement:
Pima Community College is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities in a timely and effective manner. To request a reasonable accommodation, students must be
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registered with the campus Disabled Student Resources (DSR) office. Accommodations will be made
based on eligibility determined by Disabled Student Resources. Services can be requested at any time
during the semester. Requesting services well in advance will help to ensure that resources are available
when needed. Please contact a DSR office at 206-4500 or DSRhelp@pima.edu
Class Conduct
 Refer to the Student Code of Conduct for additional requirements relating to student
behavior.
 Because of insurance limitations, non-registered visitors are not allowed at class
sessions or on field trips.
 Possession of drugs, alcohol or firearms on college property is illegal.
 Eating, drinking, smoking and soliciting are not allowed in classrooms.
 Pets, telephones, pagers and other electronic devices that distract students are not
allowed in classrooms.
 Students creating disturbances that interfere with the conduct of the class or the
learning of others, violations of the Student Code of Conduct, will be referred to the
Division Dean and/or the Dean of Students.
 Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and can be cause for being dropped from the
class. Disruptive behavior is defined as behavior that is disruptive to the learning
process and outside normal behavior parameters. See the Student Code of Conduct for
particulars, but examples of disruptive behavior are inappropriate talking, arriving late
or leaving early, sleeping or doing other class work in class, etc.
Class Preparation and Policies
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Students are required to spend a minimum of two to three hours per week working
outside the classroom for each hour of classroom instruction.
It is important that you review the class material before it is covered in class so that
you will be prepared to ask questions.
You are expected to respect your classmates by listening to their questions and
comments.
You are encouraged to contribute in class activities, discussions, and laboratory
activities.
You are responsible to get help from the instructor and/or campus tutoring service
when help is needed. Waiting until the last minute does not provide you, the instructor,
or the tutor with sufficient time to ensure that concepts are clear and well understood.
MyPima
 The use of the MyPima portal, for every student enrolled in this course, is specifically
limited to the functions that are related to the course content and appropriate
communications prescribed by the instructor. Inappropriate uses of MyPima may be
subject to the PCC Student Code of Conduct.
 In this course, the instructor will employ email and/or other MyPima course tools as a
means of communication or for accepting course work.
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 In this course, the instructor will respond to student email via MyPima within 2 days
after receipt.
Class Attendance
 Attendance is essential to student success in this course. If you miss a class, you are
responsible for getting missed material from your colleagues or from the class website.
 Lab assignments will be discussed in classes that are likely to appear on the
exams. If you have legitimate reasons for being unable to attend class, you must notify
the instructor (Dr. Abdul Fellah) PRIOR to the class session.
 Should you miss a class when a lab report is due, you will be allowed to turn in it for a
lower grade, 50% is deducted for any assignment turned in the next class date. No
assignment can be turned in for credit after that time.
Academic Integrity
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Violations of scholastic ethics are considered serious offenses by Pima Community
College and by your instructor. Students may consult the PCC Student Handbook
sections on student code of conduct, on scholastic ethics and on the grade appeal
procedure.
Copies are available at PCC campus libraries and at
http://www.pima.edu/~coadmissions/studresp.htm.
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All work done for this class must be your own. While you may discuss assignments with
other class members, the final written project must clearly be your own. You may use
work from books and other materials if it is properly cited. Copying from a book without
proper reference or from a person under any circumstances will result in an F for the
assignment, and at the instructor's discretion, possibly an F for the course.
Assessment
In order to determine whether this course is meeting its above-stated objectives, a variety
of classroom assessment techniques will be used. The purpose of these assessment
instruments is to assist your instructor in improving this course. Because this course
fulfills a general education requirement, you will be assessed on your ability to
communicate both orally and in writing, think critically and demonstrate global
awareness.
Lecture Exams
 Lecture exams will be closed-book and will cover material presented in lecture as well as
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reading assignments specified in the class notes or by the instructor. Lecture exams will
only cover material since the last lecture exam.
There will be five mid-term lecture examinations and a final exam valued at 100 points
each. There are no make up exams.
The final is optional; however, if you miss an exam, you must take the final.
You also have the opportunity to take the final to replace your lowest exam score.
Exams will consist of multiple choice, short essays, true/false, and match questions.
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Exams will be given at the beginning of the class. You will be notified of any changes
that might occur.
Lab Practical Quizzes
You will have five lab practical quizzes throughout the semester covering lists of
anatomy to be identified on models, posters and figures from the textbook. These will
focus on anatomy and are to be given in class only on the scheduled date, during class
time. There are no make up quizzes.
Lab Assignments
Lab assignments will be based upon laboratory Manual and material studied, i.e. lab
exercises, review sheets, microscope slides, dissection material and lecture. There are no
make-up assignments. Lab assignments will only be accepted if the student is present
and participated in the entire laboratory. Late assignments will be subjected to
deduction as stated above (see class attendance).
Written Paper
You are required to submit a written term paper (5-6 pages) on a topic related to Human
Anatomy and/or Physiology and approved by the instructor. The title should be approved
by your instructor no later than November 29, 2011. The paper should follow the APA
guidelines and should be typed, double-spaced on standard-six paper using 10-12 pt. It
should include four major segments: the title page, abstract, main body, and
acknowledgement and references. The paper will be worth 100 points and must be
submitted by December 13, 2011.
Web-enhanced Course
I use the web to aid with this course. I will post lecture outlines, labs and review
questions on my home page (http://ecc.pima.edu/~afellah), via the Bio160 link from my
main page. You have the option of downloading the PowerPoint lecture outlines before
each lecture as well. If you are unfamiliar with web-use, or are unsure of how to access
this information, please see me and we will work together!
Grading Procedures and Policy
Grades are determined as the percentage of points mount up during the semester. Your
final grade will be calculated as follows:
Lab Assignments
Lab Practical
Written Paper
Mid-term Lecture Exams
Final Exam (optional)
TOTAL
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100 points
100 points
500 points
(100 points)
1100 points
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990-1100 (90-100%)
880-989 (80-89%)
770-879 (70-79%)
660-769 (60-69%)
< 660 (<60%)
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Student Withdrawal "W" Grade
Students may withdraw from class without instructor permission and without incurring any
grade penalty until November 9, 2011. Students who fail to withdraw themselves by the
withdrawal deadline and quit attending class, remain on the active class roster and may
receive a grade of “F”.
Incomplete "I" Grade
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You may request a grade of "I" only if all of the following conditions are met: you have
earned at least 70% of the available points at the time of your request; your request is made
in writing to the instructor and is received by the instructor on or before December 8, 2011,
and the instructor gives permission to do so.
Instructor Withdrawal after the College Withdrawal Deadline “W” Grades
 You may request a grade of "W" after the official College withdrawal date only if all of
the following conditions are met: extenuating circumstances made it impossible for you
to finish the course, your request is made in writing to the instructor and is received by
the instructor on or before December 8, 2011, and the instructor gives permission to do
so.
“AU” Audit Grades
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Auditing a class means to enroll in and attend without working for or receiving credit.
Students auditing a class must register by the end of the official refund period and must
receive written permission to audit from the instructor, who is not required to grade
assignments submitted by students who are auditing the class.
Final Grades
For privacy and security reasons, instructors are advised NOT to give grades over the
telephone or via email unless the student signs the exception box on the acknowldegment
page of this syllabus. Students who wish to check grades may access grades online using
MyPima, http://mypima.pima.edu
Cell Phones and Pagers
Out of courtesy for your instructor and your fellow students, I expect you to turn off all
cell phones and pagers before class begins. This means off, not on silent or vibrate, and
no “texting” is permitted.
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Classroom Behavior
Because of insurance limitations, non-registered visitors are not allowed at class sessions.
 Possession of drugs, alcohol or firearms on college property is illegal.
 Smoking and soliciting are not allowed in classrooms.
 Eating and drinking are only allowed with the permission of the instructor.
 Pets, telephones, pagers and other electronic devices that distract students are not allowed
in classrooms.
 Students creating disturbances that interfere with the conduct of the class or the learning
of others will be asked to leave.
Caveats
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Your instructor will make every attempt to follow the procedures and schedules, but they
may be changed in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Students submitting assignments through the mail are advised to make copies for their
own protection.
If you move during the semester, please file a change of address form at any PCC campus
registration office.
We expect students to diligently apply themselves to learning the basic Anatomy &
Physiology concepts presented in this course. We promise to serve you as facilitators and
mentors, but you must do the learning. Study the material with determination, faithfully
work on the assignments, and try to understand the principles presented. We can help
you over the hard parts, but you must do the work.
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CLASS CALENDAR
You will have to follow good habits for studying, completing assignments, taking exams, and managing
your time.
Week
Chapter
Topics
Laboratory Title
Th 8/25
Introduction
Syllabus Review & Safety Orientation
T 8/30
1
The Human Body
Orientation & Language of the Human Body
Organ Systems
Th 9/01
2
Chemistry
Basic Chemistry
T 9/06
3
Cells and Tissues
Learning to Use the Microscope use
Cell Anatomy/Cell Physiology
Th 9/08
3
Cells and Tissues
Cell Division/ Tissues
T 9/13
Skin and Body Membranes
Integumentary System and Body Membranes
4
Th 9/15
Exam I (1, 2, 3, 4)
T 9/20
5
The Skeletal System
Bone Histology/ Axial Skeleton
Th 9/22
5
The Skeletal System
Appendicular Skeleton/ Joints
T 9/27
6
The Muscular System
Histology of Muscles/Muscle Movement
Lab practical 1
Th 9/29
6
The Muscular System
Muscles of Head, Neck, and Torso
Muscles of the Extremities
T 10/04
7
The Nervous System
Histology of the Nervous System
Th 10/06
Exam II (5, 6)
T 10/11
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The Nervous System
Nervous System – Brain/spinal Cord
Lab Practical 2
Th 10/13
7
The Nervous System
Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic
(Brain Dissection)
T 10/18
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Special Senses
The Senses
Th 10/20
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The Endocrine System
Lab Practical 3 The Endocrine System
T 10/25
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Blood
Blood
Th10/27
Exam III (7, 8, 9)
T 11/01
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The Cardiovascular System
The Heart
Th 11/03
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The Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels
(Heart Dissection)
T 11/08
12
The Lymphatic System
Th 11/10
12
The Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
DVD
T 11/15
13
The Respiratory System
Respiratory System
DVD
Lab Practical 4
Th 11/17
Exam IV (10, 11, 12, 13)
T 11/22
14
Digestive System & Body Metab.
Digestive System (Anatomy/Physiology)
Th 11/24
Thanksgiving (no class)
T 11/29
14
Digestive System & Body Metab.
Digestive System (Nutrition & Metabolism)
Th 12/01
15
The Urinary System
Urinary System
(Kidney Dissection)
T 12/06
16
The Reproductive System
Reproductive System
(Male Reproduction)
Th 12/08
16
The Reproductive System
Reproductive System (Female Reproduction)
Lab Practical 5
T 12/13
(Fetal Pig Dissection)
Exam V (14, 15, 16)
Th 12/15
Final Exam
This Schedule is subject to change without prior notice or discussion.
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Course: BIO160IN
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Email: abdul.fellah@pima.edu
Telephone: 331-5522
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