Houston Community College
Department of Biology
Biology 2402 Anatomy and Physiology-CRN 56049
Spring Semester 2011
Course Instructor:
H. Howard-Lee Block, Ph.D.
Credit Hours:
Four (4)
Course Meetings:
Lecture:
5:30 – 8:30PM Thursday
Lab:
5:30 -- 8:30 PM Tuesday
Email Address: hlblock@pvamu.edu
*Office Hours: By Appointment
Required Text: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Tortora and Derrickson 12th edition
Laboratory Manual:
Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
Manual: 3rd Edition 1998. Robert Keating
and Vernonn Wiersema
Reference Textbooks:
1.)
Human Physiology (From Cells to Systems, 4th. Edition), L. Sherwood
2.)
Textbook of Medical Physiology, 9th Edition, A.C. Guyton, J.E. Hall
3.)
Human Physiology, 4th Edition 2003, Rhoades/Pflanzer
4.)
Human Physiology, 3rd Edition 2003 (An Integrated Approach)
D. Silverthorn,
Course Overview:
This is a lecture/laboratory course in anatomy and Physiology.
The study of anatomy and physiology is essential to
understanding the human body.
Lectures and laboratory
exercises have been designed to provide an in-depth knowledge
of human structure and function. Anatomy and Physiology Part II
will focus on the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system
and immunity, the respiratory and digestive system, sensory,
motor and integrative systems, the special senses and the
endocrine and urinary systems. This is an introductory course
and will serve as a foundation for students pursuing careers in
the biomedical sciences.
The text for this course is comprised of twenty nine chapters,
which have been divided into five units. Lecture material for BIOL
_2402________ will cover material(s) from parts of unit 3 and units
4 and 5.
Unit 3:
Emphasis is placed on the control systems of the
human body.
Unit 4:
Chapters in this unit are concerned with the systems
that provide maintenance of the human body
Unit 5:
Chapters in this unit are concerned with continuity in
The human body.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the important components of
blood and major functions of blood.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the composition and functions
of plasma.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and
functions of red blood cells and white blood cells.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the recycling system for wornout or damaged erythrocytes.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the location and general
features of the heart.
6. Demonstrate the ability to trace the flow of blood through
the heart, identifying the major blood vessels, chambers
and heart valves.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of how to identify the electrical
events of a normal electrocardiogram.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the major arteries and veins and
the area they serve.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of blood pressure regulation.
10.
Demonstrate knowledge of the body’s non-specific
defenses.
11.
Demonstrate knowledge of the lymphatic system and
immunity.
12.
Demonstrate knowledge of the organs of the digestive
system and the functions of the digestive system.
13.
Demonstrate knowledge of metabolism.
Additional Information:
Cell Phones are very distracting and are not allowed in the
classroom at Houston Community College. My e-mail address is
listed on the syllabus; your e-mail will be answered in a timely
manner. As an Adjunct Professor, I am not available during
regular operational hours. Therefore, I am available after class
for appointments or meetings.
Disability (ADA)
Houston Community College has provided the least restrictive
environment for all students. We strive for excellence in
providing equity for all students through accommodations as
required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V,
Section 504 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA),
this act enables students with disabilities to benefit from all
post-secondary activities.
If you require any accommodation because of physical, mental or
learning disability, please contact the Dean for Student Services
who will provide you with the forms you need to request
accommodations. Please turn these forms in to the Professor at
the beginning of the class to arrange for those accommodations.
Grading:
The final letter grade for this course will reflect each
student’s performance on the following:
1)
2)
3)
Three (3) Lecture Exams
Laboratory Quizzes/Exercises (Averaged to one test
grade)
Final Exam
Academic Honesty:
Cheating during an exam will result in an automatic zero (0)
for that exam. Dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from
HCC.
Make-up Exams:
Make-up exams will only be given after receiving a
validated excuse. The instructor will schedule all make-up
exams. Failure to take the make-up exam on the scheduled
date (for any reason) will result in a zero for that exam (no
exceptions).
Grading Scale: 90 – 100
89 - 80
A
B
79 - 70 C
69 - 60 D
59-0
F
Unit 4
(Tentative Schedule)
Week
Day
Lecture Topic
Jan 19
Sat.
Orientation
26
Sat.
Chapter 19 and 20
Feb 2
Sat.
Chapter 20
9
Exam Chapters 19 and 20
17
23
Chapter 21
Mar 1
Chapter 21 and 22
Exam Chapters 21 and 22
Mar 8
Chapter 23
15
Chapter 24
22
Mar 29
Chapter 25
Exam Chapters 23-25
Apr 5
Chapter 16
12
19
Chapter 17
28
Chapter 26
May 5
Chapter
Exam chapters 25 - 26
Final exam