Biology 242
Spring 2016
Schedule
Sect 01
Item 1046
Lectures
MWF 9:00 – 9:50
SAM 203
Week 1
April 4 - 8
CV System: Blood
CV System: Blood vessels
Week 2
Apr 11 - 15
CV System: Blood vessels
CV System: Heart
Week 3
Apr 18 - 22
Respiratory System
Labs
TTh 9 - 10:50
SAM 306
T: blood histology lab
Th: blood vessel lab
T: Blood vessels & Heart
Th: Heart
T: Heart
Th: Respiratory system lab
Week 4
Apr 25 - 29
M: Unit 1 Written Test
Lymphatic System
T: CV & Resp syst Practical
Week 5
May 2 - 6
Lymphatic System
Endocrine System
T: Endocrine Lab & Lec
Th: Endocrine Lab & Lec
Week 6
May 9 - 13
Endocrine System
Digestive System
T : Endocrine lecture
Th: Unit 2 Written & ID Test
Week 7
May 16 - 20
Digestive System
T: Salivary gland & Esophagus
Th: Stomach & Jejunum
Week 8
May 23 - 27
Metabolism
Urinary System
T: Duodenum & Ileum (Liver)
Th: Liver & Colon {DEADLINE}
Week 9
May 30 – Jun 3
May 30: Memorial Day
Urinary System
Fluids & Electrolytes
T: Unit 3 Written & ID Test
Th: Urinary System Lab
Week 10
Jun 6 - 10
Fluids & Electrolytes
Reproductive Systems
T: Reproductive Lab
Th: Reproductive Lab
Week 11
June 13 - 17
M: Reproductive Systems
No class Wed & Fri
(Jun 15, 17)
Th: Blood typing lab
T: Reproductive Lab
Th: Unit 4 Written & Practical
Test (6/16) in lab, 8 – 10 AM
Schedule is tentative. Changes will be announced in class and/or posted on instructor’s website!
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Biology 242
Spring 2016
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
1047 Section 01 Lecture
Lab
MWF
TTh
9:00 - 9:50
9:00 - 10:50
Room SAM 203
Room SAM 306
Instructor:
Mr. Daniel Gong
Office :
Telephone: (206) 934-5445
email:
Website: http://seattlecentral.org/faculty/dagong
Office hours (may be held in office or lab): TBA
Room 315
Daniel.Gong@SeattleColleges.edu
Course Goals:
The general goal of this course is to prepare students for their future health science
program and for their future careers in the health sciences. The more specific goals are to
help students become familiar with the structure and function of the human body, the
interactions of the body organs with one another and with environmental factors; and to help
them develop efficient study habits and their skills in the following areas:
1) note-taking, observation and attention to detail;
2) accurate and precise oral and written communication skills;
3) efficient study skills which includes
 Discipline;
 Organizing and prioritizing tasks;
 Analytical and problem solving skills;
 Initiative and self-motivation;
 Perseverance; and
3) ability to work with others
Our class meetings (both lectures and labs) is a time to introduce you to the material and a
time of studying. They, however, are not meant to replace your own personal study time
outside of class, but to make those study time more efficient and productive. With the help of
the lecture and lab meetings you will be able to become familiar with the large amount of fairly
complicated material in just 11 weeks. Students should expect to study approximately 10 or
more hours/week outside of the regular scheduled class time.
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Topics of study (organized into 4 units):
Unit 1:
Cardiovascular and Respiratory System
Unit 2:
Lymphatic and Endocrine System
Unit 3:
Digestive System and Metabolism
Unit 4:
Urinary System; Fluid, Electrolyte, and pH Balance; and
Reproductive System
Required Materials:
1)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology by Martini & Nath, 10th Edition
2)
Biology 242 Course Guide 5th Edition (purchase from copy center - room BE3105a)
3)
Four Scan-Tron Forms #883 (available at SCC Bookstore)
Recommended Materials:

Visual Analogy Guide to Anatomy & Physiology by Krieger, 2nd Edition

A set of color pens/pencils.

one or more packs of blank 3 x 5 index cards.
Teaching Philosophy:
1) With the proper background, study skills, time and effort most students can learn a fair
amount of A&P on their own using the textbook, lab manual, lab material, and other
resources. However, for most students with a full course load, there is not enough time
within a quarter to learn A&P to the depth and breadth necessary without the additional
help that comes from the lectures, labs, and the overall classroom experience.
2)
My role as the instructor is to set the standard and pace; to guide students through the
more important information; to help them through difficult areas and to evaluate their
familiarity with the information and ability to communicate that information. In the
process, I will try to help students develop the skills listed above in the course goals, to
help prepare them for their future programs and careers.
Grading Philosophy:
The grade a student receives in my course is not based on how little or how much a student
studies or the amount of effort put into the course, but primarily on two factors. The grade
is first an evaluation of the student's proficiency and familiarity with the material. Secondly
it is an evaluation of the student's skill in communication in regards to the course material,
all within the time frame of a quarter, where a student must balance the demands of all
their classes, work schedule, family commitments, and other activities of their life. This
means the student must develop their skills in foresight, prioritizing, planning and self3
discipline. Many nursing courses grade their students based upon their performance on
tests. Students’ grade in this class is based upon their performance on tests and not on
assignments, homework, or papers. Students will be given assignments to help them
develop these skills and become more familiar with the course material, but they will not
be graded.
To help students as they are learning anatomy and physiology and developing these skills I
give bonus points on each exam, for students who follow the rubric of the course. Even if
you miss a few days of class (due to circumstances beyond your control) or if you do poorly
on one exam, the bonus points will help decrease its adverse effect on your grade.
However, if you miss too many classes and/or are unable to master the material, you
should consider the alternative to the regular grade (see Alternative Grades below)
especially if you have missed a substantial amount of material.
Exams:
Whenever a student is absent it is his/her responsibility to learn what he/she has
missed, including announcement of exam schedule change. EXAMS MUST BE
TAKEN AT DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED. Any change in the date/time of any
exam will be announced in class some time before the exam date. NO LATE OR
MAKE UP EXAMS EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES (in which case the student
MUST contact the instructor as soon as possible, preferably before the exam.
Limited to one makeup exam per quarter! Point deduction may be incurred for
any makeup exams depending upon reason for absence and promptness in
notifying instructor. Any exam missed will be scored as 0. All exams will be
picked up promptly. No extra time is given to students arriving late.
Evaluation of Student Performance:
Your proficiency in the course material will be evaluated based upon your performance on 4
unit exams which includes a practical and written portion during the quarter. Your course
grade will be calculated as follows:
Overall
Performance
93% - 100% =
4.0
88% - 92% = 3.5 - 3.9
78% - 87% = 2.5 - 3.4
68% - 77% = 1.5 - 2.4
63% - 67% = 1.0 - 1.4
below 63% = 0.0
(A)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Alternative Grades:
W
Withdrawal. The last day for withdrawal is May 27.
I
Incomplete. Given only to students who performed at a passing level (70%) but did
not complete the course requirements and wish to complete them by the next quarter.
Must be requested by student.
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N
Audit. Requires official registration. If requirements for N are not satisfied, the
instructor may issue a NC grade. The last day to change to an audit is May 27.
NC
No Credit. Student did not fulfill the course requirements. Student in good
standing (has an overall performance of 63% or better) may request a NC from an
instructor prior to the final exam. This grade is granted at the instructor's discretion.
Inability to Complete the Course because of Unforseen Circumstances:
If a student for any reason stops attending/participating in class (e.g. do not take exams)
he/she should initiate one of the above alternative grade options if he/she satisfies the
necessary requirements. Talk to me about the options available for your particular
situation. If a student does not initiate one of the alternative grade options he/she will be
given the grade earned with each missed exam scored as zero.
Special Accommodations:
Students with documented disabilities requesting class accommodations,
requiring special arrangements in case of building evacuation, or have
emergency medical information the instructor should know about are
asked to contact the disability support services office (DSS) in Rm. 1112.
Once the disability is verified with DSS you will be given a letter of
accommodation to be handed to your instructor.
Posting of Course Grade:
You may check the result of your last Unit Exam and your course grade on the instructor’s
website by Tuesday afternoon following our final exam. The information will be posted
according to the course ID code randomly assigned to you at the beginning of the quarter.
The last Unit Exam papers will not be returned, but are kept by the instructor in his record
file.
Study Schedule:
On the following page enter your class schedule, work schedule, and study schedule for each
class. Your study schedule should be 2 hours of study time for each lecture hour and 1 hour of
study time for each lab hour which translates into about an additional 10 hours/week of
study time outside of class time.
Studies done by several universities show that a healthy schedule is one where the three
combined (work, class, and study time) should total no more than 60 hours a week. A total
greater than 60 hours has been shown to be detrimental to one or more areas of the student’s
life (his or her class performance, work performance, relationships, and/or health).
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Spring 2016
Mon
Weekly Schedule
Tues
Wed
Thurs
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
1:00
2:00
3:00
4:00
5:00
6:00
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
Total Class, Work, & Study hours________
6
Fri
Sat
Sun