Biology 2401:
Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit: 4(3 lecture, 3 lab)
Study of the structure and function of human cells, tissues, and organ systems,
including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Lecture/Laboratory Schedule:
Week:
Monday
Wednesday
5:30-9.30 pm
Introduction of Human Organism
5:30-9.30 pm
Biochemistry
Cytology
Cytology
Histology
Histology
Histology
Histology
1
2
3
4
Dermatology
5
Lecture and lab Exam 1
Skeletal system: Gross Anatomy
Skeletal system: Gross Anatomy
Skeletal system: Gross Anatomy
Osteology
Arthrology
Myology
6
7
8
Muscular system: Gross Anatomy
9
Lecture and lab Exam 2
Muscular system: Gross Anatomy
Muscular system: Gross Anatomy
Neurology
Neurology
10
11
12
Lecture/lab Final
Presentation
Testing Policy:
Students must adhere to instructor's testing schedule.
Failure to take a test (lab or lecture) may result in a "0" for the missed exam.
Attendance:
Regular attendance is required; more than four class absences (12 hours) may
result in an automatic withdrawal of student.
Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated
Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of the scheduled class,
including lab and lecture portions.
Withdrawals:
No automatic withdrawals of students after deadlines have passed.
Academic Honesty:
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in
fulfilling course requirements. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the
college system against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Penalties can
include a grade of "0" or "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course,
academic probation, or even dismissal from the college. Scholastic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, collusion and sexual
harassment.
Textbook and lecture PowerPoint:
Anatomy and Physiology Tortora and Derrickson. 12th Edition.
Student companion site: Anatomy and Physiology Tortora and Derrickson. 12th or
11 Edition.
12 Edition http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=index&itemId=0470084715&bcsId=4185
11 Edition http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action=index&itemId=0471689343&itemTypeId=BKS&bcsId=2287
Grading
Lecture /lab Exam 1: 30%) Lecture /lab Exam 2: 30% , Final Lecture /lab Exam:
40% is comprehensive. 50% neurology, Muscular system, Myology topics and
50% other topics.
90-100% A, 80-89% B, 70-79%C, 60-69%D, 59%F
Bonus: 5% regular attendance to the class, 10 % Clay anatomy model
(http://www.anatomyinclay.com/), 5% Energy of Life .
HALASA SALAHELDIN MD
Professor, Biology
Science Department
San Jacinto College Central
8060 Spencer Hwy.
Pasadena, TX 77505
7131-291-6123
Salaheldin.halasa@hccs.edu
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