Welcome Students
BIOL 2402: HUMAN ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY II
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A study of the structure and function of the human body. A continuation of
BIOL 2401. Emphasis will be given to the study of the anatomical and physiological
interrelationships of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive and excretory systems.
Designed primarily for students entering health careers.
Course Title
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Course Number
BIOL 2402 – section 78092
Credit Hours
4
Prerequisites
BIOL 2401, MATH 0308, ENGL 1301 or equivalent, BIOL 1406 strongly
recommended
Semester and Year
Spring 2014
Instructor
Andrew C. Evans, MS
Class Days and Times
MON / WED 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (lect MON) and (lab WED)
Class Room Locations
HCC Alief rm D104 (MON lab) and rm B121 (WED lecture)
Office
TBA
Office Hours
by appointment
E-mail
Andrew.Evans@hccs.edu
Phone
n/a
ADA Statement
Houston Community College is dedicated to providing the least restrictive learning environment
for all students. The college promotes equity in academic access through the implementation of
reasonable accommodations as required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V,
Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which will enable students with
disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational activities.
If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability,
please notify the instructor of this course as soon as possible and preferably before the end of the
first two weeks of class to arrange for reasonable accommodations.
Course Learning Outcomes: BIOL 2402
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Identifying the important anatomical structures in each of the organ systems.
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Demonstrate an understanding of all important physiological processes of the stated systems as
well as fluid and electrolyte balance, nutrition, metabolism, pregnancy, human embryology, fetal
development and human genetics.
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Relate to the principles of biological chemistry as they apply to the human body.
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Describe the interrelationships between anatomy and physiology in each of the organ systems
listed.
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Explain the principle of homeostasis and the primary control mechanisms that operate in each of
the organ systems listed.
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Demonstrate and appreciate how the organ systems interact to maintain the human body.
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Develop a vocabulary of biomedical terms relative to the human body.
Required Materials:
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Lecture: either Human Anatomy and Physiology 9th Ed., Marieb and Hoehn (better)
or Human Anatomy and Physiology 10th Ed., Tortora and Derrickson (not as good)
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Lab: Anatomy and Physiology 2 Laboratory Manual,3rd Edition, Keating and Wiersama
Evaluation:
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Lecture Grade: There will be 4 lecture exams in the course of the semester, as well as a
comprehensive final exam. Exams will be either scantron or essay format. An optional paper
will also be assigned, for extra credit, and due at the end of the semester. Make-up exams will
not be given. No exceptions.
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Lab Grade: There will be 2 hands-on lab practicals in the course of the semester. Make-up
practicals will not be given. No exceptions. You will be required to turn in your lab write-ups, as
they will make up a percentage of your lab grade.
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Final Examination: The final is comprehensive and mandatory. There will be no make–up on
the final exam, period.
This is a credit course. Grades will be assigned using the following table. I do not curve grades,
period.
Grading Scale:
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
below 60
Homework:

There will be no graded homework. I will regularly hand out worksheets or review sheets to
help you prepare for exams and practicals. I will regularly assign readings from the textbook.
The readings are mandatory, and will be considered as fair game for test questions. You need to
do the readings to gain a full understanding of the material. If you do not read the chapters, you
will probably fail the course. I cannot emphasize this enough.
Class Participation and Attendance:
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Class participation is a reflection of your daily preparation and daily attendance. Students should
come to class prepared, and able to participate in class discussions. Attendance to all classes is
expected. Class attendance records will be kept to satisfy veterans and work program needs. An
excessive number of absences will prohibit the successful completion of this course. If you
should miss a class, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain lecture notes and assignments from
a classmate. Also, if you aren’t going to be here, please contact me. If you are falling behind,
I need to keep abreast of the situation, so we can work it out, and get you back on track.
Make-up policy, repeated:
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Make-up exams will not be given for lecture or lab. No exceptions.
Withdrawal Policy:
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Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record (see current catalog) will result in a final
grade of “W” on the student transcript and no credit will be awarded. It is the student’s
responsibility to initiate and complete a request for withdrawal from any course. I will
counsel all students on their grades prior to this deadline, but, I repeat, it is the student’s
responsibility to drop. I keep a current database of everyone’s grades, so you can come to me at
any time, and I can give you your grades for the semester.
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Just as a note, a “W” has no bearing on your grade. If you are falling behind, or doing
exceedingly poorly, it is far better to withdraw, and retake the course, than it is to get a “D” or an
“F.” No stigma is attached to a withdrawal, but a failing grade is another matter.
Course Repeats:
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Students who repeat a course for a 3rd time or more will be charged a tuition/fee increase of
$50/credit hour at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your
instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course
withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.
Academic Integrity:

HCC is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In
becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and
independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following:
plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or
project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course.
Cheating includes looking at, or copying from another student's exam, orally communicating or
receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam or complete a project or
assignment, using unauthorized notes, texts, or other materials for an exam, and obtaining or
distributing an unauthorized copy of an exam or any part of an exam.

Plagiarism means passing off as his/her own the ideas or writings of another (that is, without
giving proper credit by documenting sources). Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report or
project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately
collaborating on assignments designed to be completed independently. These definitions are not
exhaustive.
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When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion or misrepresentation, a faculty
member will take disciplinary action including but not limited to: requiring the student to retake or
resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of 0 for an exam or assignment; or assigning
a grade of "F" for the course. Additional sanctions, including being withdrawn from the
course, program, or expelled from university, may be imposed on a student who violates
the standards of academic integrity. It is much better to fail a test, than it is to be expelled
from school for cheating. Basically, if I catch you cheating, I will do my best to get you expelled.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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It is the policy of the HCC to provide equal employment, admission and educational opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. HCC strives to
provide an excellent learning environment free from harassment or intimidation directed at any
person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Any form of harassment
will not be tolerated.

You need to feel comfortable coming to class, in order to learn effectively. If anyone is
harassing you, I need to know immediately, and I will take care of the problem.
Biol 2402 Grade Sheet
Test
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Lab Practical 1
Lab Practical 2
Final Exam
Lab Write-Ups
Optional Extra Credit Paper
% of Total
14.28%
14.28%
14.28%
14.28%
14.28%
14.28%
14.28%
Variable (maybe test grade,
maybe extra credit)
up to 20 pts. added to a test
Grade
This sheet is for you to keep track of your grades. You may check with me at any time to verify grades.
Please keep an ACCURATE accounting of your grades to know your standing.
Course Outline:
For each organ system, you should be able to ID and label all anatomical structures, describe the
physiological processes in paragraph writing, and be able to associate and explain the physiological
principles in a given condition or case study. Be able to ID the structures, functions and disease
conditions of each system. Be able to explain in your own words the physiological interrelationships and
principles of homeostasis among systems, and within each system. Know and understand the biomedical
terms related to A&P.
Course Calendar:
Week of
Class Topic
Jan 13
Introduction
Jan 20
MON – NO CLASS – MLK DAY
Jan 27
Feb 3
Feb 10
Feb 17
Cardiovascular system: the heart
Anatomical structure of the heart, electrical and mechanical
activities, pathway of blood throughout the heart, cardiac valves,
coronary circulation, cardiac muscle specialization, ECG, events
of cardiac cycle, heart sounds, control of cardiac cycle.
Cardiovascular system, peripheral circulation and regulation
Structure of blood vessel types, physiology of circulation, blood
flow, blood pressure and resistance, systemic blood pressure,
arterial pressure, capillary blood pressure, venous pressure,
maintaining blood pressure, short-term and long-term
mechanisms, blood flow through body tissues, pulmonary
circulation, hepatic portal circulation, the circle of Willis.
Blood
Composition and functions of blood, hemopoiesis, hemostasis,
disorders of blood, transfusion, ABO and Rh blood groups and
blood replacement, diagnostic blood tests.
Test 1 - WED Feb 5 (Ch. 20 and 21)
Lymphatic organs and immunity
Lymph its source and transport, lymphatic vessels, lymphatic
circulation, anatomical characteristics of lymph nodes and
lymphoid organs (spleen, thymus gland, tonsils, Peyer’s patches
etc.)
MON – NO CLASS – PRESIDENTS DAY
Reference
Chapters / Notes
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 19
Chapter 22
Chapter 22
Nonspecific body defenses and the immune system
Nonspecific body defenses, cellular and chemical, inflammation
response, specific body defenses, B and T lymphocytes,
immunocompetence, antigens, humoral immunity, antibodies,
complement, monoclonal antibodies, cell-mediated immunity,
immune deficiency diseases, immune hypersensitivities,
autoimmune diseases.
Feb 24
Test 2 - WED Feb 19 (Ch. 19 and 22)
Nonspecific body defenses and the immune system
continued….
Nonspecific body defenses, cellular and chemical, inflammation
response, specific body defenses, B and T lymphocytes,
Chapter 23
immunocompetence, antigens, humoral immunity, antibodies,
complement, monoclonal antibodies, cell-mediated immunity,
immune deficiency diseases, immune hypersensitivities,
autoimmune diseases.
Mar 3
Mar 10
Mar 17
Mar 24
Mar 31
Apr 7
Apr 14
Apr 21
Lab Practical 1 – MON Feb 24
Respiratory system
Functional anatomy of the respiratory system, mechanics of
breathing, pressure-volume relationship of intrapleural and
thoracic spaces, respiratory muscles, lung elasticity and
compliance, respiratory volumes and function tests.
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS
Respiratory system continued….
Exchanges in the body between blood, lungs and tissues;
properties of gas governing the process of exchange; transport of
respiratory gases; oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation and factors
affecting it; gas effects of exercise and high altitude; neural
control of respiration; diseases of the respiratory system, and
homeostatic imbalance of the system.
Digestive system
Functional anatomy of the digestive system, gross and
microscopic anatomy of the digestive system organs, composition
of gastric juice.
Test 3 - WED Mar 26 (Ch. 22 and 23)
Digestive system continued….
Regulation of the digestive juice secretions, mechanical and
chemical digestive processes, absorption, neural, mechanical
and hormonal control of gastrointestinal processes.
Nutrition and metabolism
Classes of nutrients, complete vs. incomplete proteins, outline of
metabolic processes, carbohydrate, lipid, protein; absorptive and
postabsorptive states, basal metabolic rate.
Urinary system
Renal anatomy, mechanism of urine formation, glomerular
filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion, regulation of
urine concentration – countercurrent mechanism, effect of
hormones, normal and abnormal urine concentrations, micturition
reflex and elimination of urine.
Test 4 - WED Apr 16 (Ch. 24 and 25)
Fluid, Electrolyte, and pH balance
Water, electrolytes and acid-base balance, fluid compartments,
fluid shifts, water balance, electrolyte balance, acid-base
balance, buffers, acidosis vs. alkalosis.
Reproductive system
Male and female anatomical structures, spermatogenesis,
hormonal regulation of male reproductive function, oogenesis,
uterine cycle, hormonal regulation of the ovarian cycle.
Apr 28
Lab Practical 2 – MON Apr 21
Reproductive system continued….
Male and female anatomical structures, spermatogenesis,
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 24
Chapters 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 28
hormonal regulation of male reproductive function, oogenesis,
uterine cycle, hormonal regulation of the ovarian cycle.
May 5
Human development and genetics
Placenta and its formation, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation,
embryogenesis and fetogenesis, genes/chromosomes, alleles,
sex chromosomes, chromosome disorders.
Final Exam MON May 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
(over Ch. 26-29, and comprehensive)
Chapter 29
All dates are subject to change with prior notice.
It is your responsibility to stay informed as to any changes announced in class. Absence from
class is not an excuse for failure to observe any announced changes. Good luck, and see you in
class. Call me with any questions.