Pima Community College
Northwest Campus
Course name and number:
Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 201IN
CRN (Section Code):
22259
Class MeetingDays/Times:
TTh 5:30 am – 8:10 pm
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:
January 19, 2010
Add deadline:
January 25
Drop/Refund/Audit date:
February 1
College withdrawal deadline:
April 8
Final exam date:
May 18
Last day of class
May 18
Campus phone number:
206-2200
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 156 with a grade C or better or completing a 200 level
(or higher) Human and Physiology with a grade C or better a
passing grade on the Biology Assessment Exam.
Tutoring Center schedule:
http://nw.pima.edu/dmeeks/scimath/documents/tutor.pdf
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Course Description:
The first semester of anatomy and physiology, Bio201, covers introductory material
necessary for understanding both semesters of anatomy and physiology. An
introduction to anatomy and physiology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
and nervous systems are covered. If you earn a C or better grade in Bio 201, you are
eligible to take Bio 202 – which addresses the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Since these courses are
prerequisites for the allied health professions, all systems are covered in depth. When
you start training for your profession, you should have a sound, basic knowledge of
anatomy and physiology.
Course Objective
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
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List and describe the levels of organization and the general functions of the 11
organ systems.
Describe the importance of homeostasis and the mechanisms involved in
maintaining normal physiological limits.
Use anatomical terms to describe body regions, sections, cavities, and relative
positions.
Identify the structures of the integumentary system and describe their functions.
Identify the structures of the skeletal system and describe their functions.
Classify the joints of the body and describe their structures and functions.
Identify the structures of the muscular system and describe their functions.
Identify the structures of the nervous system and describe their functions.
Identify the structures of the special senses and describe their functions.
Perform activities to demonstrate improvement in the general education goals of
communication and critical thinking. Improve your awareness of the global nature
and relevance of biological study.
Improve your science study skills and cooperative learning strategies.
Acquire an interest in learning more about anatomy and physiology; ask questions
and seek answers.
Assessment will be made through class and laboratory assignments and reports, written
tests and exams, presentations and group activities.
Course Outline:
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Levels of Organization
A. Major levels in the human body
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Major components and functions of 11 organ systems
Homeostasis and Disease
A. Negative feedback
B.
Positive feedback
Anatomical Terms
A. Body regions, sections and relative positions
B.
Body cavities
Integumentary System
A. Functions of the integumentary system
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B.
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VIII.
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Structures and functions of the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis and
selected skin derivatives
C. Homeostatic mechanisms of the skin
D. Skin repair in response to injury
Skeletal System
A. Classification of Bones
B.
Bone structure
C. Bone and cartilage histology
D. Physiology of bone formation, growth and remodeling
E. Bone's role in calcium homeostasis
F.
Exercise and the skeletal system
G. Identification of selected human bones and their markings
Articulations
A. Classification of joints
B.
Structures and functions of selected articulations
Muscular System
A. Muscle histology
B.
Sarcomeres and the sliding filament theory
C. Neuromuscular junction and nerve stimulation
D. Muscle physiology
E. Identification of selected muscles and their origins, insertions and actions
Nervous System
A. Divisions of the nervous system
B.
Neuron structures and neurophysiology including resting and action potentials
C. Synapse structure and function including neurotransmitters
D. Selected brain structures and their functions
E. Spinal cord structures and their functions
F.
Cranial nerves and selected spinal nerves
G. Sensory, motor and integrative pathways
H. Selected structures in the Autonomic Nervous System and their functions
Special Senses
A. The anatomical structures involved with vision; hearing and equilibrium;
olfaction; and gustation
B.
Special senses, mechanisms and physiology
Required Text Books:
Textbook: Kenneth S. Saladin, Anatomy & Physiology, 5th Edition Published by
McGraw-Hill Companies, 2009. Available at the Northwest Campus Bookstore.
Required Materials:
Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology. By Terry R. Martin.
Published by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2010. 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
Goggles are required for the wet labs. Available at the Northwest Campus Bookstore.
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Supplemental Materials (optional)
Student Study Guide by Jacqueline A. Homan.
Laboratory Atlas of Anatomy and Physiology by Eder, Kamisnsky and Bertram.
ADA Compliance Statement:
Pima Community College provides reasonable academic accommodations to those students
who qualify under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Appropriate medical
documentation will be required to determine eligibility. Please contact the campus Disabled
Students Resource (DSR) office at 206-2209 to begin the accommodation request process.
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 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.
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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.
 In this course, the instructor will respond to student email via MyPima within 1 day
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/studentserv/studentrights/student-conduct/index.shtml
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.
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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 makeup 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.
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 four lab practical quizzes throughout the semester, each worth 25 points.
They are 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 makeup 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).
Oral Presentation/Written Paper
You are required to give a 5-10 minutes presentation on a topic of your choice that is
related to biology/human physiology. Topic of interest to you should be submitted by
April 27, 2010. It is recommended to submit your topic as soon as possible, as your
classmates might already choose the same topic. A written paper on the same topic
should be submitted on the day of the presentation. 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 such as journal articles, books, or web pages. The oral
presentation and the paper will be worth 50 points each. You will be assessed on the
information you present as well as your presentation skills and visual aids. The oral
presentation is meant to help you gaining the skills as well as provide the class with
interesting information.
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 Bio201 link from my
main page. You have the option of downloading the Powerpoint lecture outlines before
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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
300 points
A = >900-1000 (90-100%)
Lab Practical Quizzes
100 points
B=
800-899 (80-89%)
Oral Presentation/Written Paper
100 points
C=
700-799 (70-79%)
Mid-term lecture Exams
500 points
D = 600-699 (60-69%)
Final Exam (optional)
(100 points)
F=
< 600(<60%)
TOTAL
1000 points
Student Withdrawal "W" Grade
Students may withdraw from class without instructor permission and without incurring any
grade penalty until April 8, 2010. Students who fail to withdraw themselves by the
withdrawal deadline and quit attending class, remain on the active class roster and will receive
a grade of “F”.
Incomplete "I" Grade
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 May 11, 2010, 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 May 11, 2010, and the instructor gives permission to do so.
“AU” Audit Grades
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.
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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 Banner Online at http://bannerweb.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.
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
T 1/19
Course Introduction
Safety
Th 1/21
Major themes of Anatomy / Physiology Body Organization
(2)
1
T 1/26
Major themes of Anatomy / Physiology Epithethial Tissues
(8)
1
Th 1/28
The Integumentary System
Integumentary System (11)
DVD
6
T 2/02
Bone Tissue
Bone Structure
(12)
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Th 2/04
Bone Tissue
7
T 2/09
The Skeletal System
Organization of Skeleton
(13)
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Exam 1 Review Skull
(14)
Vertebral Column
(15)
Th 2/11
Exam 1 (1, 6, 7)
T 2/16
The Skeletal System Mock Practical Pectoral Girdle
(16)
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Pelvic Girdle
(17)
Th 2/18
Joints
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Lab Practical 1
T 2/23
Joints
Joint Structure & Movements
(19)
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DVD
Th 2/25
Rodeo Holiday
T 3/02
Muscular System
Muscles of Head & Neck
(22)
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Exam 2 Review Chest Shoulder & Upper Limb (23)
Th 3/04
Exam 2 (8, 9)
T 3/09
The Muscular System
Muscles of Back
(24)
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Muscles of Hip & Lower Limb (25)
Th 3/11
Muscle
Tissue
Surface Anatomy
(26)
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T 3/16
Spring Break
Th 3/18
Spring Break
T 3/23
Muscle Tissue
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DVD
Th 3/25
Nervous Tissue
Exam 3 Review Lab Practical 2
12
T 3/30
Exam 3 (10, 11)
Th 4/01
Nervous Tissue
Nervous Tissue & Nerves
(27)
12
T 4/06
The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves
Spinal Cord & Meninges
(28)
13
Th 4/08
Brain & Cranial Nerves
Brain & Cranial Nerves
(30)
14
T 4/13
Brain & Cranial Nerves
14
Sheep Brain Dissection
(32)
Th 4/15
Brain & Cranial Nerves
14
Autonomic NS & Visceral Reflexes
Lab Practical 3
Reflexes (29)
T 4/20
15
Th 4/22
Exam 4 (12, 13, 14)
T 4/27
Sense Organs
General Senses/Smell & Taste (33/34)
16
Th 4/29
Sense Organs
Ear & Hearing/Equilibrium
(37/38)
16
T 5/04
Sense Organs
16
Eye Structure & Dissection (35)
Visual Test & Demos
(36)
Th 5/06
Exam 5 (15, 16)
T 5/11
Student Presentations
Lab Practical 4
Th 5/13
Student Presentations
T 5/18
Final Exam
This Schedule is subjected to change and any changes will be announced in class
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Please sign and return the following for: course # 22259, Anatomy & Physiology I, BIO 201 IN
Students: Initial each of the following to which you agree.
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Student Feedback Form
Class information:
Semester: Spring 2010
Course: BIO201IN
CRN:
Instructor: Abdul Fellah, Ph.D.
Email: abdul.fellah@pima.edu
Telephone: 331-5522
Student Information:
Student:
22259
Email:
Address:
City:
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This information is being provided to inform you of your progress in this course. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact me.
____ You are doing satisfactory work at this stage of the semester.
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You are doing acceptable work at this stage of the semester; there are some areas where you
can improve. Refer to comments below.
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You are doing unsatisfactory work at this stage of the semester. Refer to comments below.
Comments: General class conduct
□ Good attendance
□ Poor attendance
□ Excessive absenteeism (#
□ Unprepared for class □ Good participation □ Low participation
□ Personal issues □ Poor attitude
□ Disruptive behavior □ Tardiness
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Quality of assignments and meeting course requirements
□ Requirements completed to date □ Missing or incomplete assignments
□ Missed exams
□ Low grades
□ Good quality of work submitted
□ Substandard quality of work submitted
□ Performing well on tests
□ Performing poorly on tests (Test scores:
□ Lack of essential skills:
□ reading □ writing □ math
□ Attending regularly but not making satisfactory progress
□ Struggling to keep pace with the class
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Recommendations:
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□ Take notes in class □ Improve study / practice □ Make-up exam
Make an appointment w/instructor □ Take study skills course* □ Improve time management*
Make use of Tutors
* see advisor to register for a study skills workshop
Instructor’s Signature_________________________________
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