HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BIOL.2401: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY-1
PROFESSOR: Dr.A.KOSHY
FALL, 2015
3+1= 4 credit course
CRN # 73427
M- 11:00am-2pm-SB/512
W- 11:00am-2pm-SB/525
Voice mail-713-718-5659
Email add. anna.koshy@hccs.edu ( only in emergency)
TEXT BOOK: Martini, Nath & Bartholomew,
FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY,Pearson Publishing,
10th edition, 2015, with the Modified Mastering A&P Biology. ( Need the course ID from professor to use).
LAB MANUAL: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY-1; Lab Manual- Bluedoor-HCC-NorthwestAuthors- Dr. Chbat, Dr.Chukwu, Dr.Hebel & Dr.Koshy- ISBN-13: 978-1-59984-932-4. 2015.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:
This course focuses on the biological organization of the animal body with emphasis on human beings.
Discussions include study of 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 knowledge of biological sciences,especially those entering in nursing,allied health sciences and biology
majors. In order to do well in class,students have certain responsibilities such as taking useful notes,in
lecture classes,reading and studying the assigned materials of both lecture and lab,participation in classroom
discussions and activities,etc.,.
PREREQUISITE: General Biology-1 (1406) is required.
TESTING AND GRADING:
FINAL GRADE SCALE
3 Lecture exams
= 300 pts. 37.5%
A = 90-100% (720-800 pts.)
( 1 lowest grade to be dropped,out of 4 lecture exams)
B =80-89% (640-719 pts. )
2 lab exams…………………… = 200 pts. 25%
C =70-79% (560-639 pts. )
Lab reports,participation,assignments
D =60-69% (480-559 pts. )
or quiz,attendance,etc.
= 50 pts. 6.25%
F = Below 60% (below 480 pts.)
Attendance
= 50 pts. 6.25% EXAMS: Lecture exams consists of multiple choices
Final exam (comprehensive)
= 200 pts. 25%
(sometimes short answer questions too). The exams
-------------are based upon materials from the lecture class as well
Total
= 800 pts. 100% as the reading assignments and text book content,
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through out the course. Need green scantrons for all
exams. Lab exams- consists of diagrams to label, spot test, short answer questions, fill in the blanks &
multiple choice).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. LAB EXERCISE AND LAB REPORTS:
a. Lab reports & grades : Original reports are due one class after completion of the exercise and grades are
determined by completeness and accuracy. Grades:10-above average;7-average;3-below average;0-v.poor.
b. Lab report grade will decline 50% from the grade for absence in lab. Also decline 50% for the one class
late submission,from the grade they would have received (0= for more than 2 class late).
c. Although the students work in groups,individual active participation is expected. You are responsible for
the completion of individual lab report. Two lab exams-reviews and exams are mandatory on the
assigned dates. Absentees will receive ‘0’ in that lab exam. Includes spot test,diagrams to label,
question & answers,and multiple choice.
d. You must read the lab safety rules and sign the lab.safety release form by first or second day of the course.
2. Textbook and lab manual,are required. (study guide is optional). This is a very informative,demanding/
challenging course. Students need to spend 2hrs minimum daily at home to achieve success.
3. Smoking,eating or drinking is not allowed in the class or lab.
-24. Class attendance is required as per rule and for student success. Students with four unexcused cuts may
result in administrative withdrawal. i.e. 12.5% attendance in a semester (12hrs absence in your courseHCC attendance policy). TARDINESS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Attendance sheet must be
signed daily at the end of the class. Students are responsible for the materials or announcements missed
during the lecture or lab time.
5. NO MAKE UPS FOR LABORATORIES,WEEKLY QUIZZES if any,and for the LAB EXAMS.
Lecture exams- 4th lecture exam will be given as make up exam. Professor provides 4 lecture on
specific dates,instead of 3, lowest or make up exam will be dropped).
6. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY/DISRUPTIONS- Cheating in any manner is not allowed. If cheating is
suspected,the student will receive an “F”for the course. (no second chance). Disruptive or mis-behaviors
and arguements of students will not be tolerated. Immediate action will be taken(student discontinue
the course).
7. Six basic intellectual competencies in the HCCS core curriculum (reading/writing,speaking/
listening,critical thinking/computer literacy,are covered throughout this course from time to time.
8. Learning activities and helpful hints for studies in science.
a. Be prompt- Students must enter the classroom quietly and be in their seats from the beginning of the
class. Try not to miss any class.
b. Be prepared- Students must have their books,class supplies and materials ( egs. # 2 pencils.sharpners,
erasers,scantrons,note books,staple pin,etc.,) ready for use every day.
c. Be responsible- Students-follow directions and remain on task. Read the chapters that cover the
lecture,before the material is presented in lecture (before lecture class) and watch for the terms,figures,
etc.,. Do all assignments including lab report answers on time. Read over the lecture notes,rewrite if
necessary when sit with the text book or lab manual. For every hour of lecture notes taken,you must put
in at least two to three hours of study time in order to master the topics. Transfer your notes to 3”X 5”
flash cards. Each card represent a review vocabulary word or an important concept,definitions,etc.,.
Each student is responsible for obtaining class notes,assignments,etc.,if any class missed. In the first
week of class,exchange phone numbers with several other students so that if you are absent,you will be
able to obtain the class notes missed. Please,come to class with a positive attitude to learn science course
rather than “hating a science course” & blaming others for own mistakes.
d. Be respectful- Students-treat their professors,fellow students & their property with respect & dignity.
e. Be successful- Students-be active learners,stay on task and respect every one’s right to learn. Also,
use libraries,tutoring facility for the subject ( if needed),forming small study groups,etc.,are helpful to
learn difficult concepts. If there is a “will”,there is a “way”. More over,science courses are demanding
because of the amount of information that must be studied in a growing field. The way to achieve a good
grade is simple,but time consuming. So the most important method of studying is to KEEP UP,with all of
of the above 5 golden rules,thus obtain your goal by “NO PAIN NO GAIN” principle.
9. Radios,tape recorders,telephones,beeper,etc.,are not allowed in class. Cell phones and beepers must be
turned OFF during the whole class time for lecture,lab and exams,and must be kept away from your
body (not in pocket/hand/jackets). Tape recorders may be used in class with special permission from
your professor.
10. Students with any special needs,please inform the professor early as possible. (illness,emergencies,etc.,
ADA/ADD students with explanation,letter)so that the professor can handle the case as reasonable as possible.
11. Students must keep the communication channel open with your professor daily. Any problems or issues
related to the course/class/teaching/notes,grades,etc.,must be directly addressed in writing or in
person first to the professor,then only she’ll try to solve the same in a fair manner. Otherwise,
professor is not responsible to solve the matter. All students must involve in discussions and activities
in the classroom for student success. More over,professor is available as an academic advisor/or mentor.
12. Students who repeat a course for a third or more times (threepeaters) may soon face significant tuition/fee
increase at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your professor/counsellor
about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not
receiving passing grades.
-3FALL,2015: 2401-CRN # 73427: M- 11am- 2pm SB/512; W- 11am-2pm -SB/525
DATE DAY
TOPIC
CHAPTER
08/24
PAGE
M Introduction-Lecture:
+ An Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Chap.1
1-25
(General Biology course chapters revision chapters 2 & 3)
08/26 W The Chemical Level of Organization+ Lab exercise
Chap.2
26-63
+ The Cellular Level of Organization + Lab exercise
Chap.3
64-112
08/31 M Lecture contd….+ lab exercise
+ The Tissue Level of Organization + Lab exercise
Chap.4
113-149
09/02 W Lecture contd….
+ The Integumentary System + lab exercise
Chap.5
150-177
09/09 W Lecture contd…+ lab exercise
+ The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue & Bone Structure + lab exercise Chap.6
178-205
09/14 M Lecture contd...+ Lab exercise
+ The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton
Chap.7
206-240
09/16 W FIRST LECTURE EXAM
Chapters-1,2,3,4 & 5
+ The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton +Lab exercise Chap.8
241-262
09/21 M Lecture contd…+ lab exercise
+ Joints (Articulations) + lab exercise
Chap.9
263-288
09/23 W Lecture contd…+ lab exercise
+ Muscular Tissue + lab exercise
Chap.10
289-331
09/28 M The Muscle System
Chap.11
332-384
09/30 W SECOND LECTURE EXAM
Chapters-6,7,8 & 9
+ Lecture contd..+ lab exercise + Some lab exam review
10/05 M Lecture contd...+ lab exam review contd…
10/07 W FIRST LAB EXAM (syllabus up to chapter 9 lab+)
+ Nervous Tissue
Chap.12
385-428
10/12 M Lecture contd..+ lab exercise
+ Spinal Cord ,Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes + lab exercise Chap.13
429-460
10/14 W Lecture contd....+ lab exercise
+ The Brain and Cranial Nerves + lab exercise
Chap.14
461-507
10/19 M Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System + lab exercise Chap.15 508-530
10/21 W Lecture contd….+ Lab exercise
10/26 M THIRD LECTURE EXAM
Chapters-10,11,12,13 & 14
+ Lecture contd,… + lab exercise
10/28 W The Autonomic Nervous System & Higher- Order Functions Chap.16
531-562
11/02 M The Special Senses + Lab exercise
Chap.17
563-607
11/04 W Lecture contd….+ lab exercise + some lab exam review
11/09 M Lecture contd..+ lab exercise + lab exam review contd...
11/11 W SECOND LAB EXAM (syllabus from chapters 10-17 chapters-lab)
+ Lecture contd….
11/16 M Lecture contd….
11/ 18 W MAKE UP EXAM (FOURTH LECTURE EXAM) Chapters-15,16 & 17
(fourth exam only if you need to have an extra grade to drop the lowest exam)
11/23 & 25 MW - Final exam review/study sheets for final?
11/30, 12/02 M,W - Study days- No class ( Study sheet for final must be returned before
final exam)
12/07
M FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive-multiple choice-need a scantron)
THIS SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-4SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLASS,LAB REPORTS AND EXAMSDuring lecture and lab teaching time, lap tops and electronic equipments of any kind, are not allowed,
unless the professor specially give permission on a particular day. Professor is not responsible for the
students studying other author text books or different editions of the same text. Each student is
independent in the reading, study portions and preparations. Modified Mastering A&P, may be used
from time to time. Students may need an access code to log in, after the purchase.
All lecture exams and lab exams need scantrons. You must have your own scantrons,#2 pencils,eraser,
sharpner,stapler w/pins, etc.,.before you enter the class daily. Students are not allowed to do the quiz/
exams, etc., without the above mentioned materials. Cell phones must be turned OFF during the
class, lab,quiz,and exams and must be kept away from your body (not in pockets/hands). In lab exams,
in addition to scantrons,papers will be used with professors decision).
LAB REPORTS- Reports must be stapled before submission,will not accept if not stapled.
WILL NOT ACCEPT any photocopies (copyright act of the lab manuals) of the reports. Reports/
assignments, are due at the beginning of the class unless professor gives special instruction on a
particular day to give the report, later that day.
-Student need to view the new online teaching assessment tool- i.e. hccs EGLS3 site ( Evaluation for
Great Learning Student Survey System) , to do each of your course professor’s evaluation.
LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS & VIDEO TAPES:
1. Microscopy
2. Anatomic Terminology
3. Cell Anatomy and Division- Cellular Reproduction – Mitosis vs Meiosis
4. Histology
5. Integumentary System
6. Skeletal System- Bone Tissue and Axial Skeleton
7. Skeletal System- Appendicular Skeleton
8. Articulation
9. Muscle System
10. Cat Muscle Dissection (optional lab-we will view the video tapes for dissections and answer the
questions).
11. Nervous System- Brain & Cranial nerves
12. Nervous System- Spinal Cord & spinal nerves
13. Human Reflexes
14. Sensory System
- In addition,some lab and lectures will be enriched by viewing video tapes,CDs,etc.,(upon
availability) and presentations in class.
IMPORTANT DAYS
08/24
- Classes Begin
08/27
- Last day to swap/Change of schedule
09/07
- Labor Day- Holiday – Offices closed
10/30
- Last Day of Administrative/ Student Withdrawals- 4.30pm
11/026-29
- Thanksgiving Holiday
12/06
-Instruction Ends
12/07-13
-Final Examinations- (first one and half hour of the class time-11am-12.30pm)
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