Syllabus
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE-NORTHWEST
SPRING BRANCH CAMPUS
BIOLOGY 2402, HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2
SPRING 2013
CLASS NUMBER 32104
Professor: Dr. KHALID ATTISHA, M.D., M.P.H.
–email khalid.attisha@hccs.edu
TEXTBOOK:
LAB MANUAL:
Lectures
Laboratories
Tortora,G.J.,Derrickson,B.: PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY, 13th Edition, John Wiley and Sons,
New York, Publishers, 2012
Keating, R.J. & Wiersema, V.L. , Eds.: ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY MANUAL, Third Edition,
University Press, Houston, Texas, 1997
MONDAY:
Classroom 512 8:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Science Hall
WEDNESDAY:
Laboratory 525 8:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Science Hall
COURSE
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, CARDIOVASCULAR AND IMMUNE SYSTEM,
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND METABOLISM, URINARY SYSTEM,
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM AND EMBRYOLOGY.
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PREREQUISITE:
COURSE INTENT:
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Boil 2401
4 hours credit (3 Lecture-3 Laboratory)
This course is intended to familiarize the Health Science Major
with anatomy, histology, and physiology and SOME MEDICAL
APPLICATION
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1.
Class and laboratory attendance is required. Students with 4 or more absences
are eligible for administrative withdrawl. A Professor can not withdraw a student after
the drop date (see below).
2.
Tardiness. Be present for the class or laboratory session as close as possible to the
scheduled starting time. The time of arrival is particularly important for Laboratory
since instructions are provided concerning the activities for the session. If you are
late, particularly during lecture, enter the room and quietly take a seat to avoid
disrupting the class.
3.
Students are expected to participate in all scheduled examinations. If a student
misses a scheduled lecture exam for whatever reason, the makeup exam will be
conducted later . The format of the examination may differ. If a student arrives late
for a scheduled examination they will have only the time remaining from the official
start of the exam. Should a student arrive at the examination after the first examinee
has turned in the test materials, they will have to take an alternate examination.
Laboratory examination makeups will be determined on an individual basis.
4.
LABORATORY. Students are expected to abide by the rules of safety at all times
during the laboratory exercises. Students work in groups during the laboratory
sessions, but individual participation is expected in completion of laboratory reports.
These reports are to be completed outside of the laboratory and turned in at the
following laboratory session or when requested . The Lab Manual will be graded on
the final lab exam. day.
5.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
CHEATING MAY END UP IN AN F .
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6. STUDENT CONDUCT. Abusive language or disruptive behavior by a student(s) will
not be tolerated. If such situations arise, Security will be immediately notified and the
appropriate action taken
7. STUDENT HANDBOOK-Important information for all students.that is available on the
Houston Community College web site. Also contains the mission statement of the
Houston Community College.
8. Turn off all pagers and cell phones in the class and laboratory. These instruments
are distracting to others in the room and may interfere with cardiac pacemakers. In
addition, all electronic receivers and recorders are not allowed in the
classrooms or laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where
instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs as directed by at policy HCC. This
includes recording devices, including camera phones, certain lap tops and tape
recorders,
9. DISABILITIES. Students with disabilities should consult with the Disability Counselor
as soon as possible so that an accommodation plan can be drawn up and
implemented. Office Tel 713 718 5422
10. Available for academic advisement.
11. THEA ( formerly TASP). All students must have taken this test or similar examination
before attempting any college level credit hours. If you have not been tested see the
counselor immediately.
12. CORE CURRICULUM. Essential to the learning process are six basic intellectual
competencies. Among the objectives covered in this course the following
components will be addressed such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical
thinking and computer literacy.
13. As mandated by the Texas Legislature students who repeat a course for a third or
more times will be charged a significant tuition and fee increases at HCC and other
Texas public colleges and universities. Ask your Professor or Counselor about
opportunities for tutoring or other possible assistance prior to considering course
withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.
14.*If a student lacks the prerequisite for this course they should meet as soon as
possible with the Professor to determine the exact status of this situation.
WEEK OF:
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
LECTURES/LABORATORIES/EXAMINATIONS
01-14--2013
LECTURE:
INTRODUCTION
LAB
INTRODUCTION
01-21-2013
NO LECTURE
NO SCHOOL
LAB
ENDOCRINE
01-28-2013
LECTURE AND LAB
O2-04-2013
LAB
LECTURE:
02-11-2013
LECTURE:
,
FINISH THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM.
BLOOD
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
HEART ANATOMY AND BLOOD VESSELS
2
LAB:
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
02-18-2013
Lecture
NO SCHOOL
LAB
FINISH
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
02-25-2013
Lecture
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM, IMMUNOLOGY
Laboratory:
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM, REVIEW LAB TEST 1
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03-04-2013
LECTURE
IMMUNOLOGY, REVIEW TEST 1
LAB
LAB TEST 1
03-11-2013
SPRING BREAK
03-18-2013
Lecture:
Laboratory
TEST1, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
:
03-25-2013
Lecture
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Laboratory:
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
:
04-1-2013
Lecture:
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, METABOLISM
Laboratory:
URINARY SYSTEM
04-08-2013
Lecture
Lab
URINARY SYSTEM
URINARY & REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
PAPER DUE
04-15-2013
Lecture
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, REVIEW TEST 2
Lab
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEME , REVIEW LAB TEST 2
3
04-22-2013
LECTURE
TEST 2,
LAB
EMBRYOLOGY
LAB TEST 2
04-29-2013
MANUAL DUE
FINISH MATERIAL , REVIEW FINAL
Study week
05-08-2013
WEDNESDAY
FINAL EXAM. 8-10 AM
(Students must take the
Final during the scheduled time or a letter grade
of F will be entered for the semester)
IMPORTANT DAYS
04-01-2013
LAST DAY FOR WITHDRAWALS
GRADES COMPUTATION
2 LECTURE TESTS
100 points each= 200
2 LAB TESTS
100 points each= 200
Lab Manual, work
100 points
Research
100 points
Attendance & performance 100 points
Final exam.
300 point
Total
1000 points =100%.
GRADE SCALE
TESTS:
100-90%=
A
SEMESTER :
1000-900 points
=A
89-80% =
B
899-800 points
=B
79-70% =
C
799-700 points
=C
69-60% =
D
699-600 points
=D
59-0% =
F
599-0 points
=F
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I have read and understand the contents of the syllabus for this class.
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