COURSE SYLLABUS
NORTHEAST COLLEGE
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
BIOL. 2401 – ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
FALL SESSION – 2011
INSTRUCTOR: DR. PHILIP E. SWARTZ
TEXTBOOK: Tortora, G. J. and Derrickson, B., Principles of Anatomy and Physiology,
latest edition available, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
LAB MANUAL: Keating, R. J. and Wiersema, V. L. (editors), Anatomy and Physiology
I Laboratory Manual, latest edition available, University Copy Center, Houston, Texas
(blue cover).
OPTIONAL & SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES: I will list these on the blackboard
the first day of class.
Northeast College, Houston Community College System, Northeast Campus, 555
Community College Drive, Houston, TX 77013. Telephone: (713) 718-8300 or possibly
Pinemont Campus, 1265 Pinemont, Houston, TX 77018. Telephone: (713) 718-8400.
LECTURE AND LABORATORY FOR CRN # 52394: Lectures on Mondays at either
the Northeast Campus or the Pinemont Campus from 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Laboratory
on Wednesdays at either the Northeast Campus or the Pinemont Campus from 11:00
A.M. – 2:00 P.M. for half of the class and on Mondays at either the Northeast Campus or
the Pinemont Campus from 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. for the other half of the class.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the studies of human structure and
function at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. Considerations include the
different physiological processes, different types of tissues, and the following organ
systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. The interrelationships of these
systems will also be studied.
RULES AND REGULATIONS: (1) CLASS ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED. 3
tardies or leaving early 3 times = one absence. 5 absences and I will personally withdraw
you from the course with a final course grade of “W” if it is before the official
withdrawal date or “F” if it is after the official withdrawal date. I WILL NOT MAKE
ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. REGARDLESS OF YOUR EXCUSE.: DEATH
IN THE FAMILY, PERSONAL ILLNESS, ETC. WILL NOT STOP ME FROM
WITHDRAWING YOU FROM THE COURSE. (2) Smoking, eating, or drinking is not
allowed in the classroom. (3) Speaking with other students is not allowed while the
instructor is lecturing. (4) You should not work on other class work or other work not
relating to class during lecture or lab. (5) YOU MAY NOT BRING CHILDREN TO
THE LECTURE OR LAB. (6) You may not bring phones, beepers, ipods, etc. to lecture
or lab. (7) Students must adhere to all policies stated in the HCC Student Handbook. (8)
Disruptive behavior will result in the security guard being called, and disruptive students
will be removed from class. (9) CHEATING ON EXAMINATIONS WILL RESUL IN
A GRADE OF ZERO ON THE EXAMINATION.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL. 1406 + College Reading Skills = passed the TASP Reading
Test.
CREDIT: 4 semester hours
EVALUATION OF THE STUDENT (GRADE COMPUTATION): Four lecture
examinations will be give, three lab practical exams will be given, and a comprehensive
final lecture exam will be given. I WILL DROP THE LOWEST OF THESE 8 EXAMS.
A MISSED EXAM WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE YOUR DROP. THERE WILL BE
NO MAKE UP EXAMS UNDER ANY CONDITIONS REGARDLESS OF YOUR
EXCUSE. IF YOU TURN IN LAB REPORTS AT THE END OF THE COURSE I
WILL COUNT THAT AS ONE ADDITIONAL GRADE. I WILL AVERAGE 7 OR 8
GRADES FOR EACH STUDENT DEPENDINGONWHETHER OR NOT YOU TURN
IN THE EXTRA CREDIT LAB REPORTS. ALL 7 OR 8 GRADES WILL COUNT
EQUALLY AND THIS AVERAGE WILL BE YOUR FINAL COURSE GRADE. A
SECOND MISSED EXAM IN EITHER LECTURE OR LAB WILL RECEIVE A
GRADE OF ZERO. SUBSEQUENT MISSED EXAMS WILL RECEIVE GRADES OF
ZERO. THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL EXTRA CREDIT WORK ALLOWED.
All exams in both lecture and lab will be strictly objective in nature = true – false,
multiple choice, and matching. There will be no essays, short answer, or fill in the blank
questions. You will need to bring a Scantron answer sheet (Scantron Form 882) to each
exam. The Scantron answer sheets are sold in the library or at the front desk. You will
also need to bring 2 number 2 lead pencils and a good eraser to each exam. No head
phones, cell phones, etc. will be allowed in the lecture or lab room during exams.
GRADING SCALE FOR THE COURSDE: “A” = 89.50 – 100. “B” = 79.50 – 89.49+.
“C” = 69.50 – 79.49+. “D” = 59.50 – 69.49+. “F” = less than 59.49+. “I” = Incomplete.
“W” = withdrawn or withdrew. NOTE: I WILL NOT GIVE A GRADE OF “I” TO
ANY STUDENT WHO HAS MISSED MORE THAN ONE EXAM OR MORE THAN
5 CLASSES!
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: (LECTURE): Each student is expected to
demonstrate competency in the following areas at the completion of the course: (l) Use
of appropriate anatomical and physiological terminology. (2) Understand basic organic
and inorganic chemistry as it applies to living systems. (3) Know the structural and
functional characteristics of the composition of the cell, including the cell membrane, the
organelles, transport processes, cell division, and protein synthesis. (4) Classify tissues
based on structural and functional characteristics. (5) Describe the structure and function
of the skin and its derivitives. (6) To acquire conceptual knowledge of support and
movement of the human organism as exemplified by the skeletal and muscular systems.
(7) To understand how the neural mechanism controls and coordinates the activities of
the other major organ systems. (LABORATORY): Each student is expected to
demonstrate competency in the following areas at the completion of this course: (1) To
have a working knowledge of the care and use of the compound (light) microscope and
the dissection (streoscopic) microscope. (2) To be able to recognize the major tissues of
the human body, including specialized cells and/or extracellular structures
microscopically. (3) To learn to identify the stages of mitosis microscopically. (4) To be
able to identify detailed anatomy of human bones including the ability to distinguish
between right and left bones. (5) To dissect and recognize the major skeletal muscles of
the cat or recognize the major skeletal muscles of the human by studying models. (6) To
dissect and identify the sheep brain and bovine eye and study and learn the parts of the
ear model.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Houston Community College System does not
discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students or the
operation of any of its programs and activities. The designated office for compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 is the HCCS Access and Equity Office..The college will make its campuses
and programs accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the law.
Where it is impractical to modify a specific area to make it accessible, the college will
provide an accessible alternative. For instructional accommodations, the student should
contact the HCCS Disabilities Services staff through the Counseling Office at least 60
days prior to the first day of class. Academic accommodations will be provided only
after students have properly registered for services through designated disability services
staff. Any student who anticipates difficulty in gaining access to a classroom should
contact the center administrator at or before the time of registration.
IMPORTANT DATES (2011): Aug 29 (Mon.) – Classes begin for this course, and
Drop/Add/swap Fee is in effect ($ 15.00). Aug. 30 (Tue.) – Registration ends, and Last
Day to Drop/Add/Swap Classes. Sept. 5 (Mon.) – NO CLASSES (All buildings at
H.C.C.S. are closed because of the Labor Day Holiday. Sept. 9 (Fri.) – Official Date of
Record = Last day to drop a course with no record on your transcript. Oct. 14 (Fri.) –
Deadline for Spring Semester, 2012 Financial Aid Award, and Priority Deadline for
Completion of Degrees or Certificates. Nov. 17 (Thu.) – Last Day for
Administrative/Student Withdrawals – 4:30 P.M. Nov. 23 (Wed.) – No night classes
before Thanksgiving – DOES NOT AFFECT THIS COURSE. I WILL HOLD CLASS
ON THIS DATE! Dec. 1 (Thu.) – Veteran’s Advanced-Pay Application Deadline for
Spring Semester, 2012 Session. Dec. 7 (Wed.) – Last day of regular classes for this
course. Dec. 12 (Mon.) – Comprehensive Final Lecture Examination in the regular
classroom at the beginning of the regularly scheduled class time. Dec. 23 (Fri.) – Grades
Available to Students.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students who repeat a course 3 or more times may soon face
significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas 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.