HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CENTRAL COLLEGE
1300 Holman, Houston, TX 77004
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 2401) CRN#: 10201
Summer Semester II 2014: 07/07/2014-08/10/2014
Credit: 4 Semester hours/5 weeks
Instructor: Dr. Ilvira Khan
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LECTURE: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am -10:15 am, Room LHSB 314
LAB:
Monday-Thursday, 10:30 am -12:45 pm, Room LHSB 312
CONTACT INFORMATION: You can reach me by email me at ilvira.khan@hccs.edu
OFFICE LOCATION: My office is in LHSB 401. Please go to LHSB 402, the science office, and
ask the assistant to call my extension.
OFFICE HOURS: Please schedule ahead of time.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics studied here are the structure and function of human cells,
tissues, and organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, musculature, and nervous systems.
The objective of this course is to give the students the basic knowledge of human anatomy and
physiology, especially those entering applied health sciences.
PREQUISITES: College-level reading (or take GUST 0342) and College-level writing (or take
ENGL 0310/0349). Although BIOL 1406 is not a required prerequisite for BIOL 2401, it is highly
recommended to understand some of the key concepts taught in this course.
TEXTBOOK: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology by Martini, Nath & Bartholomew, 9th
edition, Benjamin Cummings Publishers, 2012
LAB MANUAL: Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Manual Biol 2401. Dr. Jyoti R.
Wagle, Fifth edition. Available only at HCC bookstore located on Central Campus (1300
Holman)
COURSE GOAL: Students should become knowledgeable about various properties of living
organisms, and use this knowledge to gain science literacy so they become informed of and
evaluate health-related research and other issues that impact society. Students should
understand how biologists use the scientific method as they observe phenomena and critically
evaluate data.
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Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will display an understanding of biological systems and evolutionary processes spanning all
ranges of biological complexity, including atoms, molecules, genes, cells, and organisms.
2. Students will integrate factual and conceptual information into an understanding of scientific data by
written, oral and/or visual communication. (This may include successful completion of a course-specific
research project or a case study module).
3. Students will demonstrate proficiency and safe practices in the use of laboratory equipment and basic
laboratory techniques.
4. Students will apply principles of the scientific method to problems in biology in the collection, recording,
quantitative measurement, analysis and reporting of scientific data.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs):
1. Students will be able to understand and apply the principals of homeostasis and the importance of
feedback loops.
2. Students will be able to evaluate information and make conclusions based on their knowledge of
membrane transport.
3. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of muscle structure to explain how muscles function.
4. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of the structure of the skeletal system to its functions.
5. Students will be able to understand and apply their knowledge of changes in polarity on membrane
potential.
6. Students will be able to apply and demonstrate their knowledge concerning reflex arcs.
7. Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained in lab utilizing anatomical models, physiological
experiments, histological slides and the compound light microscope.
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.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND ACCESS TO COURSE MATERIAL
We will meet at college for both the lecture and laboratory sessions.
Lecture: We will meet in class for Lecture. PowerPoint presentations and important course materials
will be distributed. You should use this material as an outline and study the content in detail in the
textbook. Because learning requires active (not passive) involvement on the part of the learner, you
must come to class prepared. This includes having read the relevant chapters in the textbook prior to
coming to class.
Lab: Weekly laboratory exercises are designed to help with understanding the course material. Lab
reports are due before each lab exam. An excellent Lab Review is available 24/7 for HCC Students at
www.hccs.edu/biologylabs. You will get access to digital images, animations, and labeling exercises to
review models, slides, and experiments that we cover in lab.
Homework Assignments
Homework assignment will be distributed in class. These assignments are open book and un-timed.
You are expected to complete them on your own time. Assignments are due on the day of the exam
(see the schedule below)
SUGGESTED STUDY TIPS FOR A&P!
1. Read the chapters/lab exercises before coming to class and again after class is complete.
2. Review, review, review!
3. You may find it helpful to define important terms, using notecards is a good way to do this. However,
knowing the key terms just provides the foundation for understanding key concepts in biology. It is
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important to fully understand the course material covered.
4. Read the chapter outline at the end of each chapter.
5. Try to answer the questions at the end of each chapter in your textbook.
6. Your course has resources from the publisher, including glossary of terms, quizzes, and many
interactive exercises.
7. The college has a Computer Lab for tutorials and classroom assignments.
8. Forming a study group with a small group of fellow students is an excellent way to review course
content.
9. Share email/phone #s with fellow students in case you need to find out about missed classes or
assignments.
10. Take advantage of the biology tutoring and open labs available to you at no cost. Information on tutoring
(San Jacinto building), open labs etc will be posted later in the semester. If needed, see the tutor early,
not the day before the exam. For HCC 24/7 OnLine Tutoring, Please Go To:
http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/tutoring/
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Week
July 7
Reading and Testing Schedule
July 14
1st Lecture Exam & Assignment 1 due – July 14th
The Axial Skeletal System (pg. 197-231)
The Appendicular Skeletal System (pg. 232-252)
The Skeletal System - Bone Tissue (pg. 169-196)
Articulations (pg. 253-278)
July 21
2nd Lecture Exam & Assignment 2 due – July 21st
1st Lab Exam & Lab manual due – July 22nd
The Muscular System (pg. 322-373)
Muscular Tissue (pg. 279-321)
Neural Tissue (pg. 374-415)
The Spinal Cord (pg. 416-424)
July 28
3rd Lecture Exam & Assignment 3 due – July 28th
Spinal Nerves & Reflexes (424-447)
The Brain and Cranial Nerves (pg. 448-493)
Special Senses (pg. 548-592)
Sensory Pathways & Somatic Nervous System (494-515)
The Autonomic Nervous System (pg. 516-547)
August 4
Organization session
Major Themes of Anatomy & Physiology (Pg. 1-25)
Histology (pg. 108-143)
The Integumentary System (pg. 144-168)
4th Lecture Exam & Assignment 4 due – August 4th
2nd Lab Exam and Lab manual due – August 5th
Final Comprehensive Lecture Exam - August 6th
TESTING AND GRADING:
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Lecture & Lab Exams (75%): Out of the four regular lecture exams and 2 lab exams, one exam
grade will be dropped. If you take all of these six exams, your lowest grade automatically
becomes your drop grade. If you miss an exam it automatically becomes your drop exam. If you
miss a second exam, you will receive a grade of 0% for that exam.
• Lecture Exams: There will be a total of four regular lecture exams (not including a
compulsory comprehensive final exam, see below). Each exam will contain a number of
questions, which may include multiple choice, completion, matching, diagrams, definitions,
critical thinking and short essay type questions. Multiple choice questions need to be
answered on a scantron. Scantrons/pencils will not be provided; it is the student’s
responsibility to have these on the day of exams.
 Lab Exams: There will be two Lab Practical Exams during the course. These will be
explained in detail during our lab sessions. Stations will be setup for the various labs.
Questions may be multiple choice, completion, matching, diagrams, problem solving,
definitions, identification, and short essay type questions. Note: No scantrons are needed
for Lab Practical Exams.
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Compulsory Comprehensive Final Lecture Exam: The comprehensive final exam (5%) is
mandatory and cannot be one of your dropped grades.
Assignments: Assignments will account for 10% of the final grade.
Laboratory Exercises: 10% of the final grade.
Prelab reports: (3%)
Lab reports & performance (7%)
Every student is required to do his/her own lab work and individuality will be looked for in the lab
reports. With instructor’s approval, group effort will be allowed in the lab but each student must
participate.
GRADING
5 exams (out of 4 lecture exams/2 lab exams):
Comprehensive Final lecture Exam
Homework/Assignments
PreLab reports (3%), Lab reports & Performance (7%)
TOTAL
Grading Scale:
90 – 100 %
80 – 89 %
70 – 79 %
60 - 69 %
<60 %
75%
5%
10%
10%
100%
A
B
C
D
F
No make up for missed exams
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Attendance is mandated by the state. Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirety of
the scheduled class, including lab and lecture portions. Attendance will be recorded electronically at
any time during the class session and will be given only if you attend full class period. You are
responsible for everything covered or announced during your absence and it is the student’s
responsibility to consult with the instructor for make-up assignments. Your attendance begins on the
first day of the semester. More than four unexcused absences may result in an Instructor or
Administrative withdrawal without notice. If you stop attending the course or do not participate in the
assessment, you are responsible for withdrawing from the course before the withdrawal deadline.
Failing to do so will result in an FX grade at the end of the semester.
2. Textbook and lab manual are required.
3. You are responsible for adhering to all the deadlines for homework assignments.
4. You will not be allowed to leave the classroom until completion of your exam. If you are late for a
lecture or a lab exam, you will be allowed to take the exam as long as 1) you arrive no later than 15
minutes after the class starts and 2) no one else has completed the exam and left the room. Also, you
will only get the remaining time to take your exam.
5. If you miss one exam, that exam will automatically become your drop exam. If, for whatever reason,
you miss a second exam, it will be counted as a zero score.
NO MAKE-UP EXAMS will be given for lab exams. Make up for lecture exams will only be given under
exceptional circumstances. Acceptable reasons include hospitalization, doctor's certification that the
student was unfit to write the exam, or subpoenas for court appearances. Make-up requests must be
submitted in writing, with the appropriate official documentation. Makeup exams must be taken by the
time designated by the instructor. The format of the make-up exam may vary from the scheduled
examination
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6. Classroom Behavior As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to
develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. I take this responsibility very
seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out
this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist
your instructor achieve this critical goal. All students in HCC are required to follow all HCC Policies &
Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and relevant sections of the Texas
Education Code when interacting and communicating in a virtual classroom with faculty and fellow
students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action that
could include denial of access to course-related email, discussion groups, and chat rooms or being
removed from the class.
7. Cellphone, Laptop, Camera, Recording and/or other Electronic Devices
To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, phones and other electronic devices, must be
turned off in class. If electronic devices are used during a test, a grade of F will automatically be
assigned. 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.
8. No children are allowed in the laboratory. Eating, drinking, or smoking (including electronic
cigarettes)are NOT allowed in the lecture or laboratory.
9. You must read the laboratory safety rules before doing any of the lab exercises.
10. The laboratory safety release form must be signed during the first lab session.
11. You may contact me to find out about your status at any time during the semester. At the end of the
semester, your overall grade will be available through HCC
12. CHEATING IS NOT PERMITTED!!! 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.
13. Please refer to Student Handbook for complete instructions and rules.
HCC Policy Statement: 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 College'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:
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Copying from another students’ test paper;
Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
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.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of
that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
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Collusion mean 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)
ISSUANCE OF EXAM GRADES:
Grades will be posted on the Internet as soon as possible. You can check your final grade on the web
site www.hccs.edu OR call toll free 1-877-341-4300. The HCC system office will no longer mail the
transcripts to you.
ADVISING AND COUNSELING SERVICES: Counselors and Student Services Associates (SSA) can
assist students with admissions, registration, entrance testing requirements, degree planning, transfer
issues, and career counseling. In-person, confidential sessions, can also be scheduled to provide brief
counseling and community referrals to address personal concerns impacting academic success.
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 Support Services Offices: Central: LHSB 106 713.718.6164 at the beginning of the
semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability
Support Services Office.
HCC Course Withdrawal and Attendance Policy
An Instructor can no longer give any student a grade of W after the official drop date. 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. If you feel
that you cannot complete this course; you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the
withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. Before, you withdraw from your course;
please take the time to meet with the instructor and/or counselor to discuss why you feel it is
necessary to do so. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email
and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. The instructor/counselor may be able to provide
you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert
process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class
because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit
with your professor or a counselor 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.
Withdrawal procedure: Although an Instructor or Administrator may withdraw a student for excessive
absences, it is the students’ responsibility to withdraw themselves before the official drop deadline if
that is their decision after careful consideration. The student can drop online without having to see a
faculty member prior to the deadline through their HCC Student Center.
The Department of Education now requires that we make a distinction between an “earned” grade of
“F” (i.e. for poor performance) and a grade of “F” due to lack of attendance. To make that distinction, a
new grade “FX” is assigned for failure due to lack of attendance. Students who receive financial aid but
fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid.
A grade of "FX" is treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension,
and satisfactory academic progress. If you are on financial aid or an F1 student, you may be particularly
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affected and could forfeit your financial aid or be out of compliance, and have your F1 status revoked.
These are serious consequences, and it is your responsibility to maintain required attendance. Check
with your instructor about specific attendance policies. See Student Handbook for more details on class
attendance.
Course Repeat Policy:
Students who repeat a course for a third time or more time will be charged a tuition/fee increase of
$50/credit hour at HCCS and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please contact your counselor
or me for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving
passing grades.
INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS: As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be
derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special
projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook and lab manual
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments
 Complete the course with a minimum of a 70%
Good-luck! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
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