COURSE SYLLABUS
NORTHEAST COLLEGE
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SYSTEM
BIOL. 2402 – ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY II
SPRING SESSION – 2012
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 II Laboratory Manual, latest
edition available, University Copy
Center, Houston, Texas (red cover).
OPTIONAL & SUPPLEMENTAL
REFERENCES: I will list these on the
blackboard the first day of class.
Northeast College, Houston Community
College System, Northeast (Codwell)
Campus, 555 Community College Drive,
Houston, TX 77013. Telephone: (713)
718-8300.
LECTURE AND LABORATORY FOR
CRN # 78351: Lectures on Saturdays in
room and building to be announced from
7:00 A.M. – 10 A.M. Laboratory on
Saturdays in same room and building as
the lectures from 10:00 A.M. – 1:00
P.M.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course
is a continuation of BIOL. 2401
(Anatomy and Physiology I) and 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:
cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, excretory, reproductive, and
endocrine. The interrelationships of
these systems will also be studied.
Additional topics include fluid,
electrolyte, and acid-base dynamics, and
development and inheritance.
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., IT 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 RESULT IN
A GRADE OF ZERO ON THE
EXAMINATION.
PREREQUISITE: BIOL. 2401
(Anatomy & Physiology I).
CREDIT: 4 semester hours
EVALUATION OF THE STUDENT
(GRADE COMPUTATION): Four
lecture examinations will be given, three
lab practical exams will be given, and a
comprehensive final lecture exam will be
given. A MISSED EXAM WILL
AUTOMATICALLY BE YOUR DROP.
THE HIGHEST GRADE POSSIBLE
ON ANY MAKE-UP OR EARLY
EXAM POSSIBLE = 80 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 DEPENDING
ON WHETHER 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 A
GRADE 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 essay,
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
COURSE: “A” = 89.50 – l00. “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 this
course: (1) Use of appropriate
anatomical and physiological
terminology. (2) Understand basic
organic and inorganic chemistry as it
applies to living organisms.
(3)Understanding of the structural and
functional characteristics of the heart,
vascular and lymphatic vessels, blood,
and lymph. (4) Understand the basic
principles of endocrinology and
immunology. (5)Understand the
structure of the respiratory tract, the
physiology of breathing, external and
internal respiration, and the transport of
blood gases. (6) Understand the
structure and function of the digestive
system and the metabolism of proteins,
carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins and
minerals. (7) Understand the anatomy
and physiology of the urinary system.
(8) Understand the homeostasis of fluids,
electrolytes, and pH. (9) Understand the
structure and function of the male and
female reproductive systems, gamete
formation, and embryonic development.
(l0) Understand basic Mendelian
genetics. (LABORATORY): Each
student is expected to demonstrate
competency in the following areas at the
completion of this course: (1) To study
the microanatomy of various cells,
tissues, organs, and structures in the
cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, endocrine, and
reproductive systems. (2) To dissect and
recognize the organs and structures of
the cardiovascular, lymphatic,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine,
and reproductive systems of the cat. (3)
To dissect and recognize the major
arteries and veins of the cat. (4) To
identify major structures of the
mammalian heart and kidney. (5) To
perform and understand the significance
of various clinical tests on various
human body fluids. (6) To perform,
observe, and analyze selected anatomy
and physiology experiments utilizing the
spirometer, various chemicals, etc.
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 (2010): Jan. 16
(M) – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday – NO CLASSES (does not
affect this course). Jan . 17 (Tu.) –
Drop/Add/Swap begins (Fee = $ 15.00).
Jan. 18 (Wed.) – Registration ends &
Last day for Drop/Add/Swap. Jan. 21
(Sat.) – First Day of Classes for this class
only. Jan. 30 (M) – Official Date of
Record (Last day to drop with no record
on your transcript). Feb. 15 (W) –
Priority Deadline for Spring Completion
of Degrees or Certificates. Feb. 20 (M) –
Presidents’ Day Holiday – NO
CLASSES. Mar. 18 (Sat.) – Spring
Break Holiday – NO CLASSES. Mar.
29 (Thu.) – Last Day for
Administrative/Student Withdrawals –
4:30 P.M. Apr. 7 (Sat.) – Spring Holiday
– NO CLASSES. Apr. 13 (F) –
Veteran’s Advanced-Pay Application
Deadline for Summer Session. Apr. 16
(M) – Deadline for Spring Federal
Student Loans. May 5 (Sat.) Last Day of
regular classes for this course only. May
12 (Sat.) – Comprehensive Final Lecture
Examination in the regular classroom at
the beginning of the regularly scheduled
class time. Graduation Exercises – To
Be Announced. May 18 (F) – Grades
Available to Students. June 30 (Sat.) –
Financial Aid Deadline for 2011 – 2012.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students who
repeat a course 3 or more times may
soon face significant tuition/feeincreases 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, testtaking skills, attendance, course
participation, and opportunities for
tutoring or other assistance that might be
available.