HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Instructor contact information
Instructor:
Office Phone:
713-584-7845
Office:
Prof. AFOLABI O. AKINKUNMI
(Professor Wally)
Stafford
Office Hours:
By Appointment
E-mail:
afolabi.akinkunmi@hccs.edu
Website:
Course Title:
Course Subject:
Course Number:
Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
External Hours:
Total Contact Hours:
(All hrs. x 16)
Human Anatomy &
Physiology I
BIOL
2401
CRN 92066
4
3
3
None
96
Term and Year:
Spring 2016
Class Days & Times:
M 8:00am - 11:00am Lec
W 8:00am -11:00am Lab
Lec. W119; Lab.Rm S102
Class Room Location:
Course overview
Course Description: This course is a study of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis will be
given to the study of cells and tissues and anatomical and physiological interrelationships of the skeletal,
muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems that is designed primarily for students entering health careers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Each student is expected to demonstrate competency in the following areas at the completion of this course to:
Understand laboratory safety rules and procedures
Have a working knowledge of the care and use of the compound microscope
Use appropriate anatomical terminology to demonstrate organ sections, body regions, and relative locations
Understand basic inorganic and organic chemistry as it applied to living things
Know the structural and functional characteristics of the composition of the cell including transport processes, cell
division, and protein synthesis
Learn to identify the stages of mitosis and meiosis microscopically
Recognize the major tissues of the human body, including specialized cells and /or extracellular structures
microscopically
Classify tissues based on structural and functional characteristics
Describe the structure and function of the skin and its derivatives
Acquire conceptual knowledge of support and movement of the human organism as exemplified by the skeletal
and muscular systems
Understand how the neural mechanism controls and coordinates the activities of the other major organ systems
Identify detailed anatomy of human bones
Dissect and recognize the major skeletal muscles of the cat and relate them to human musculature
Dissect and identify the sheep brain, bovine eye, and ear
Revised 8/11/2010
Basic Requirements
Text Book: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I BIOLOGY 2401: Edition by: HCC custom edition available at the HCCS
bookstore.
Laboratory Manual: ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I LAB Biology 2401, Laboratory manual HCCS-edition.
Pearson Mastering – (Online Homework Assignments): The Pearson Mastering platform is an online tutorial,
homework, and assessment system for the sciences. You are required to purchase a license to use Pearson
Mastering this semester. If you purchase your textbook new at the HCC bookstore, this license will be bundled with
it, at no extra charge to you. If you purchase a used book with any vendor, you will be responsible for providing
yourself with a Pearson Mastering license at additional expense. There will be mandatory online homework
assignment on the Mastering Biology site (www.pearsonmastering.com).The course ID for your course is:______ .
Each student is responsible to register on the mastering biology website using an access code. The access code
comes with the new book. The information regarding the access code will be given to you. The homework
assignments will be graded and will contribute to 10% of the final grade. The due dates for the assignments will not
be extended. Please read the instructions regarding mastering biology on the learning web or blackboard before you
start taking the assignments.
Required Material: Biology Textbooks, Colored pencils, pencil, pen, eraser, Sharpener, Ruler, Notebooks, Drawing
book, Folder.
Optional Materials or Reference Texts: Student Study Guide, Biology Coloring Workbook, HCC, Biology video
In our efforts to prepare students for a changing world, students may be expected to utilize computer
technology while enrolled in classes, certificate, and/or degree programs within H.CCS. The specific
requirements are listed: Online quizzes and homework.
Instructor guidelines and policies
Attendance: Attendance to all classes is mandatory. Attendance will be taken both in the lecture and laboratory
sessions. Should you anticipate an absence, please notify me in advance. If you should miss a class, it is your
responsibility to obtain notes and assignments from a classmate and to check with me for clarification of missed
material. If a student is absent for an extended period of time the instructor may attempt to contact him/her to
discuss how to manage the absence. An excessive number of absences may prohibit your successful
completion of this course. So, students are expected to attend classes regularly and on time. Latecomers or tardiness will not
be tolerated. Students are responsible for materials covered during their absences. Class attendance is checked daily by instructor.
A student may be dropped from a course for excessive absences after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5% of
the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time). Note that 12.5% is approximately 4 classes or labs for a 4semester hour course, such as this one, which meets for 3 hours twice weekly. If circumstances significantly prevent you from
attending classes, please inform me. It is the responsibility of each student to amend their professional/personal schedule to meet
the class schedule.
Examination:
There will be (five) 5 lecture exams and a Departmental comprehensive final exam. Examinations may consist of multiplechoice, short answers, fill-in, essay, and/or matching questions. Out of the 5 lecture exams, you will have the opportunity to
drop your lowest grade, so only 4exams plus the final exam will be considered towards the final lecture grade. Exams will
cover material we cover in class, important concepts and discussion from the text book as well as hand-outs and assignments.
You will get a maximum of one hour or one and half-hour period to complete your lecture exam.
Laboratory Class Policy:
Each student should arrive at the lab on time, with his or her lab manual. Lab safety rules will be reviewed on the first day of
lab class. Practical will be performed in groups (individual contribution is vital), but each student is responsible for
completing his/her lab reports at the end of each lab class. The lab must be kept clean before students depart from the
classroom. Never leave a class without being dismissed by the instructor. There will be two (2) lab exams. The exam will
cover chapters on lab safety, microscope, anatomical positions and terminology, cells, tissues, organs, skeletal system,
muscular system, brain, spinal cords, and special senses (eye, ear).
Assignments: Quizzes and homework will be administered regularly to ensure students grasping of content
materials. There will be no late work or make-ups.
Make-up Exams:
There will be no make-up exams and final exam is mandatory. One lecture exam out of the five will be dropped for the final
computation. If you miss one lecture exam, it will be counted as a dropped exam. Please note: All students are required to
take the final exam. Failure to take the final exam will result in an “F‟ grade.
Tutoring:
The college will provide tutoring for the students. More information will be available later. You can check the tutoring and
open lab schedule at http://learning.swc.hccs.edu
Withdrawal Policy
Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawals:
Refer to the syllabus for the last date. I urge any student who is contemplating withdrawing from the class to see me first! You may
be doing better than you think. Either way, I want to be accessible and supportive. I do not believe in "weed out" classes, and I
consider you to be more than just a name or number! Note my office hours, above; if you need assistance, I'm here to serve, teach,
guide, challenge and encourage you to achieve your academic goals. Please e-mail me to make appointments outside office hours.
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the class before the last day of withdrawal. The instructor cannot give a
“W” after the withdrawal date. Abandoning the course or failing to formally drop, will result in a grade being given based
on the work completed for the entire course (including missed exams). Simply, If you stop attending class, you must
withdraw prior to “W” day. If you stop attending class and do not officially withdraw, you will receive an “F” for the
course.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which
your professor will “alert” you that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic
performance. The counselors will work with you to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to
assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic
performance.
Grade Computation:
LECTURE EXAMS (65%) +LAB EXAM (20%) +LAB REPORTS (5%) + ASSIGNMENT (10%) = 100% +BONUS (optional)
A. Add only Four (4) of your best Lecture Exams together, add the Lecture Final Exam. Divide the
sum by 5. Result =65
B. Add two Lab Exams. Divide the sum by 2. Result = 20
C. Add all Lab Reports. Result = 5
D. Assignments: Pearson Mastering, Quizzes, Homework, Project = 10
TOTAL is A + B + C + D = 100%
GRADE DETERMINATION:
A = 90-100%,
B = 80-89%,
C = 70-79%,
D = 60-69%,
F = < 60%
I = Incomplete
W = Withdraw
INCOMPLETE: The grade of “I” is conditional. A student receiving an “I” must arrange with the instructor to complete the
course work within six months of the end of the incomplete term. After the deadline, the “I” becomes an “F.”
Academic Integrity/Honesty
Houston Community College is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In
becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to
uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on
exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when
registering for a course. Cheating includes looking at or copying from another student's exam, orally communicating
or receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam or complete a project or assignment,
using unauthorized notes, texts, or other materials for an exam, and obtaining or distributing an unauthorized copy of
an exam or any part of an exam. Plagiarism means passing off as his/her own the ideas or writings of another (that
is, without giving proper credit by documenting sources). Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report, or project
that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately collaborating on assignments
designed to be completed independently. These definitions are not exhaustive. When there is clear evidence of
cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or misrepresentation, disciplinary action may include but is not limited to requiring you
to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment; or
assigning a grade of "F" for the course. Additional sanctions including being withdrawn from the course, program or
expelled from school may be imposed on a students who violate the standards of academic integrity.
Student Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while on College property or in an online environment.
Students may receive disciplinary action up to and including suspension, if they violate System or College rules,
disrupt classes, or interfere with the opportunity of others to obtain an education. Students who pose a threat to the
safety of others will be subject to immediate withdrawal from the classroom, campus environment, and/or online
environment, as well as face subsequent criminal charges, as appropriate. Please refer to the Student Code of
Conduct located online for additional information.
First rule: Follow instructions/directions; Second rule: Ask question, if you don’t understand
Cell phones and Electronic Devices: Cell phones and beepers should be turned off or set to vibrate
during class. No cell phones are allowed in use at any time as it disturbs the class. Audible cell phone ringing may
result in your removal from class that day. Cell phone use during examination is cheating and will result in course
failure. Full attention during lecture and lab is required. Absolutely no use of any phone or electronic devices during the
class period. This includes making or taking a call, reviewing messages, texting, playing games, checking email, surfing the
web, anything that involves a phone or other personal electronic device. If your work or family situation requires that you
be available via phone, your phone can be on vibrate mode and you can take the call during our regular scheduled breaks or
you can exit the class to review the call. Notify your friends, family, employers, and anyone else who regularly contacts
you that you will be in class and that you should be contacted only when necessary. The taking of calls during class is not
only disruptive but it is also discourteous to classmates and the instructor. Students are expected to conduct themselves as
adults. This includes courteous and respectful behavior towards the instructor and classmates. Disruptive behavior or any
behavior that interferes with any educational activity will not be allowed. Also, no student may interfere with his/her fellow
students‟ right to pursue their academic goals to the fullest in an atmosphere appropriate to a community of scholars.
Disruptive behavior may result in student’s removal from the class.
International Students:
Receiving a “W” in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be
changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if
you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues.
Disability Support Services (DSS)
Any Student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange
reasonable accommodations should inform the department within one week of the first class session and must contact the
Counselor at 713-718 7889, or contact the DSS office for assistance. At Southwest College, contact Dr. Becky Hauri, 713718-7909.
Important Notice:
Student who repeats a course three times or more may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other public
colleges and universities. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with
your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test-taking skills,
attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. Beginning in fall
2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals
throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
EGLS3 Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and
learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research based questions related to
instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for the continual
improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end
of the term.
COMMITTMENT
We will be polite at all times
We will work quietly and not disturb others
We will listen courteously when others are talking
We will be friendly to fellow classmates
We will be truthful and honest
We will respect our teacher and other adults
We will be prepared for class everyday
We will arrive at class on time
We will cooperate with others
We will always do our best
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I BIOLOGY 2401 CRN 92066
January 18 M
Jan 20 Wed
Jan 25 Mon
Chapters 1-3
Jan 27 Wed
Feb 17 Wed
Feb 22 Mon
Chapter 7
Feb 24 Wed
DAYS:
TIME
ROOM
MONDAYS
08:00AM – 11:00AM S102 LECTURE
WEDNESDAYS 08:00AM – 11:00AM 119 M LAB
Feb 1 Mon
Feb 3 Wed
Feb 8 Mon
Feb 10 Wed
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5=6
MLK HOLIDAY
Feb 15 Mon
President
Day Holiday
Feb 29 Mon
Chapters 7-8
March 2 Wed
March 7 Mon
Chapters 8-9
LEC EXAM 1
Chapters 1-6
March 14 M
March 16 W
March 21 M
SPRING
BREAK
Chapters 10-11
March 9 Wed
Chapter 10
LEC EXAM 2
Chapters 7-9
LAB EXAM I
March 23 W
March 28 M
Chapter 12
March 30 W
April 4 Mon
April 6 Wed
Chapters 12-13
LEC EXAM 3
Chapters 10-11
April 11 Mon
April 13 Wed
Chapters 13-14
April 18 Mon
April 20 Wed
Chapters14-15
April 25 Mon
Chapter 16
LEC EXAM 4
Chapters 12-15
May 9 Mon
REVIEW
April 27 Wed
May 2 Mon
Chapter 16
May 4 Wed
LEC EXAM 5
Chapter 16
&
LAB EXAM 2
May 11 Wed
FINAL EXAM
Chapters 1-16
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Chp.1 Major Themes of Anatomy & Physiology
Chp.2 The Chemistry of Life
Chp.3 Cellular Form & Function
Chp.4 Genetics and Cellular Function
Chp.5 Histology
Chp.6 The Integumentary
Chp.7 Bone Tissue
Chp.8 The Skeletal System
Chp.9 Joints
Chp.10. The Muscular System
Chp.11 The Muscular Tissue
Chp.12 Nervous Tissue
Chp.13. The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Somatic Reflexes
Chp.14. The Brain Cranial Nerves
Chp.15 The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes
Chp.16. Sense Organs
LABORATORY TOPICS
LAB SAFETY RULES
COMPOUND MICROSCOPE
INTERNATIONAL ANATOMICAL TERMINOLOGIA
General Anatomical Terminology
Anatomical Position
Anatomical planes
Directional Terms
Major Body Regions
Body Cavities and Membranes
Describe, Distinguish, Locate, and Function of:
EPITHELIUM TISSUES:
Simple Epithelia—
Simple Squamous
Simple Cuboidal
Simple Columnar
Pseudostratified Columnar
Stratified Epithelia—
Stratified Squamous
Stratified Cuboidal
Stratified Columnar
Transitional Epithelium
Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar
Skeletal System: (1) Axial Skeleton
(2) Appendicular Skeleton
CONNECTIVE TISSUES:
Loose Connective Tissues
Dense Regular Connective Tissue
Dense Irregular Connective Tissue
Adipose Tissue
Cartilage: (1) Hyaline Cartilage
(2) Elastic Cartilage
(3) Fibrocartilage
Bone
Blood
NERVOUS TISSUE
MUSCULAR TISSUE: (1) Skeletal Muscle
(2) Cardiac Muscle
(3) Smooth Muscle
Endocrine Glands
Exocrine Glands
Muscular System
The Structural and Functional Organization of Muscles
Muscles of the Head and Neck
Muscles of the Trunk
Muscles Acting on the Shoulder and Upper Limb
Muscles Acting on the Hip and Lower Limb
Sense Organs:
Anatomy of the Ear
The Physiology of Hearing
Anatomy of Eye
Formation of an Image
The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus and will notify the class of any changes in a timely
manner.