BIOL 2401 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Fall 2011
CRN# 51272, 4 Credits
STF 2 S118
Saturday 8:00-4:30
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Phone:
E-mail:
Dr. Regina Bailey, J.D., M.D.
Stafford Campus
By appointment only
713-718-7771
regina.bailey@hccs.edu
Pre-requisites:
None, but it is highly recommended to take Biology 1406 ( General Biology I )
Course Description:
A course of study covering the structure and function of human cells, tissues and organ systems
including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Core Curriculum Course.
You are spending a good deal of time, energy and money on this course – please, make the most
of your investment! It takes approximately 2-3 hours of study time for each hour of class time
to master the material. This class will have over 96 contact hours (4 hr. credit). The class and
study time necessary to succeed in this class will be close to 300 hours (20 hours per week)!
Instructional Materials
1. Textbook: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Ninth Edition, Frederic H. Martini,
Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew, ISBN# 1256112291
2. Lab book: Online lab Manual can be found at this link:
http://swc2.hccs.edu/lifesci0607/ap1_labsite/
The username is lab71696
The password is seeit696
You must print out the lab material prior to each class.
Course Goals:
This course is intended for students majoring in one of the physical sciences or life sciences,
engineering, or for students who are pursuing pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry,
pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or other health programs. The course is also beneficial to
students who are preparing themselves for higher level science courses in their respective
curricula.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Program SLO #1
To recognize, identify, and describe the basic structures and functions associated with most life
forms.
Program SLO #2
To develop basic laboratory techniques appropriate to the field of Biology.
Program SLO #3
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To develop study skills and habits appropriate for pre-professional students interested in healthrelated fields.
The following Student Learning Outcomes with their associated assessment criteria are not
meant to be allinclusive, but are meant to be used along with all other course learning outcomes
and assessment devices (listed under Course Objectives) in the determination of the student's
final course grade. Completion of the specific Student Learning Outcomes listed below, at any
assessment grading level, does NOT and will NOT guarantee the student that final course grade
at the end of the semester.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
The course is designed to provide the information and exercises necessary for student to obtain
an understanding of the anatomical and physiological processes of the human organism. Topics
covered in this course include the molecular, cellular, tissue and organ structures and functions
of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems and the special senses.
1. Students will be able to understand and apply the principals of homeostasis and the importance
of feedback
loops.
PSLO* #1
2. Students will be able to evaluate information and make conclusions based on their knowledge
of membrane
transport.
PSLO#1
3. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of muscle structure to explain how muscles
function.
PSLO#1
4. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the structure of the skeletal system to its
functions.
PSLO#1
5. Students will be able to understand and apply their knowledge of changes in polarity on
membrane
potential.
PSLO#1
6. Students will be able to apply and demonstrate their knowledge concerning reflex arcs
PSLO#s 1 and 2
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7. Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained in lab utilizing anatomical models,
physiological experiments, histological slides and the compound light microscope.
PSLO#2
8. Students will utilize online interactive evaluation tools to gauge their understanding of key
anatomical and physiological concepts prior to lecture/examinations/quizzes where applicable.
PSLO#3
Learning Objectives:
1. Consistently able to demonstrate understanding and application of feedback loops on
homeostasis without
the instructor’s help.
2. Consistently able to explain membrane transport and determine the outcome of scenarios
concerning
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membrane transport
3. Always able to describe muscle structure and use that knowledge to explain muscle function
4. Always able to apply knowledge of the structure of the skeletal system to its functions.
5. Consistently able to demonstrate knowledge of interactions involving changes in membrane
polarity without the instructor’s help.
6. Consistently able to demonstrate all parts, functions, and steps involved in a reflex arc.
7. Consistently prepared and able to demonstrate skills using the body system models and
laboratory techniques at the classroom standards. Consistently able to find and focus the
specimen on the microscope slide without the instructor’s help.
8. Consistently uses online tools to prepare for class, always ready for classroom discussions and
instructor’s Q&A sessions, completes all online quizzes prior to due date.
Course Schedule
Lab Manual Exercise or
Text Chapter
WEEK
DATE
TOPIC
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Sept 24
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I by Dept.
Chairman
General Biology Proficiency Exam
Ch. 1 An introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Ch. 2 The chemical level of organization
Ch. 3 The cellular level of organization
Laboratory
Safety Rules
and
regulations, The
microscope and
Anatomic
Terminology
2
Oct 1
Exam 1 (Ch. 1, 2, 3)
Ch. 4 Tissue level of organization
Ch. 5 Integumentary System
Tissues
Integumentary
system
3
Oct 8
Ch. 6 Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure
Ch. 7 The axial skeleton
Human Skeletal System
4
Oct 15
Exam 2 (Ch. 4, 5, 6, 7)
Ch. 8 The appendicular skeleton
Ch. 9 Articulations
Articulations
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Oct 22
Ch. 10 Muscle tissue
Ch. 11 The muscular system
Muscular System
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Oct 29
Exam 3 (Ch. 8, 9, 10, 11)
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Nov 5
Ch. 12 Neural tissue
Ch. 13 Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves, and Spinal
Reflexes
Ch. 14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
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Nov 12
Reflexes
Exam 4 (Ch. 12, 13, 14)
Ch. 15 Neural integration I: sensory pathways and
the somatic nervous system
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Nov 19
Ch. 16 Neural integration II: The autonomic
Nervous System
and higher-order functions.
Ch. 17 The special senses
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Nov 26
NO CLASS-Happy Thanksgiving
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Dec 3
Exam 5 (Ch. 15, 16, 17)
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Dec 10
Final Exam Review
Dec 17
Final Exam 8:30 AM
Important Dates:
September 27th
November
12:00 pm
11th
December 10th
Brain and Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerves
Special Senses
Last Day for drop/add
before
Last Day for Administrative and Student Withdrawal
Instruction ends
Exams and Grading
 Lecture exams: There will be a total of five lecture exams. All exams are on-campus and
proctored. The questions will be primarily multiple choice, along with some true or false.
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Lab exam: There will be a total of five lab exams.
o All lecture and laboratory exams are closed book. Make up exams will be given
only in case of emergency and at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor
reserves the right NOT to give make-up exams. You will be asked to provide
documentation for an emergency that causes you to miss an exam. NO MAKEUP
will be given for the lab exam.
Extra credit. There will be different chances throughout the course to get extra credit.
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Grade Computation
Lecture Exam #1
Lecture Exam #2
Lecture Exam #3
Lecture Exam #4
Lecture Exam #5
Lab Exam #1
Lab Exam #2
Lab Exam #3
Lab Exam #4
Lab Exam #5
Final Exam
Total
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
15%
100%)
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = less than 60%
Instructor’s Incomplete Policy: The only circumstances under which you can get an I
(incomplete) is if you are too ill to take the final. Once you receive an I, in order to get a
grade for the course, you will have to complete the material by the end of the next full
semester. If you do not, the I will convert to an F.
Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the
coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to
other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual
achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field.
Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are
expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the
catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the
rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor
and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings
may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic
dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test,
plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
Copying from another students’ test paper;
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Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
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Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
·
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole
or part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
·
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
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Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written
work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a
grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation
for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
Class Attendance –
It is important that you come to class. Attending class regularly is the best way to
succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student
success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to succeed.
You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for
materials covered during your absences. You should check with your colleagues using
blackboard to see what you missed. It is your responsibility to initiate a withdrawal from
this course. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the
instructor prior to missing a class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class,
including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to
find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion
or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to
be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your
fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices,
and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the
instructor.
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in
classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring,
or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a
reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for
information regarding reasonable accommodations
Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision,
hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must
contact the Disability Services Office at Central College, Room 102 SJac, (713) 7186164.
Faculty are only authorized to provide accommodations requested by the Disability
Support Services Office.
Course Repeater Policy
Beginning in the Fall 2006, students who repeat a course for a third or more times will
face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and
universities. Please ask your instructor and/or counselor about opportunities for
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tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not
receiving passing grades.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
To help you avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, contact your DE professor
regarding your academic performance. You may also want to contact your DE counselor
to learn about helpful HCC resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job
placement, etc.).
HOW TO DROP
 If a student decides to drop or withdraw from a class upon careful review of other
options, the student can drop online prior to the deadline through their HCC Student
Center.
 HCC and/or instructors may drop students for excessive absences without notification
(see Class Attendance below).
 Students should check HCC’s Academic Calendar by Term for drop/withdrawal dates
and deadlines. Classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may have
different final withdrawal deadlines. Please contact the HCC Registrar’s Office at
713.718.8500 to determine mini-term class withdrawal deadlines.
Summer Withdrawal Deadlines: July 29, before 12:00pm
Grade Posting Policy
Grades will not be posted at any time during the semester. You may receive your final
grades at the end of the semester from the Biology Department of via the Internet by logging
on to www.getgrades.com or www.hccs.edu or by calling toll free at 1-887-341-4300.
Proper identification is required to receive the final grade. The transcripts will be mailed by
the HCCS office only if requested by the student.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU:
1. Free tutoring will be available in LHSB 313 (Schedule will be posted soon).
2. FREE Online Tutoring for all HCC Students! Registration is simple:
►Go to www.hccs.askonline.net
3. Supplemental Instruction: SI tutor specific to this course and instruction will be available to help
you understand the course material and improve study skills.
4. For additional time to review lab material, open labs will be arranged at specific time during the
semester (Schedule will be posted soon).
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