Houston CommunityCollege (Spring Branch)
BIOl 2401 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
Lecture/Lab schedule
(Tentative and sybject to change at the Professor’s discretion)
General Syllabus Summer 2014
Biol 2401 – 11205, 08.00am – 12.00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Hyginus I. Chukwu Ph.D.,
PHONE: (713) 718-6803
E-mail: hyginus.chukwu@hccs.edu
TIME:
Lecture:
Lab:
TTh
Days:
08: 00 am to 12:00 am
08:00 am to 12:00 pm
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
A study of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis will be given to the study of
cells and tissues and anatomical and physiological interrelationships of the skeletal, muscular,
nervous, and endocrne systems. Designed primarily for students entering health careers.
PURPOSE
This course is the first half of a two-semester course which will help to satisfy human
anatomy and physiology requirements for pre-medical, pre-dental, and other health related
programs.
PREREQUISITE
None, but knowledge of General BIOL 1408 is helpful.
BIOl 2401 - 11205 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
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TEXTBOOKS
Reqd. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, (13th Ed.) By Tortora and Derrickson
Suggested: Aguide to A&P lab (2nd ed.) by Tom G. Rust
LAB MANUAL: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual by Keating and Merit
Study Guide: (Optional) Learning Guide: Schmidt Prezbindowski & Tortora.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1.
Describe the basic structural plan of the human body and identify the levels of
structural organization.
2.
Identify and state examples of the relationship between structure and function in
the human body.
3.
State the principal chemical elements of the body and recognize the importance of
the four major structural organic compounds in the human body.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding that the cell is the unit of structure and function
which carries out all of the activities of the human body.
5.
Demonstrate an understanding that the cell is the unit of structure and function
which carries out all of the activities of the human body.
6.
List the structures of a typical animal cell and define their specific functions.
7.
Define homeostasis and understand how cell membranes function to maintain the
cell within it environment.
8.
Describe the role of DNA in heredity and its relationship to protein synthesis and
its relationship to metabolic activities.
9.
Describe cell division and identify its significance.
10.
Identify the major body tissues and recognize the relationship between structure
and function in different types of tissues.
11.
Identify the skin as an organ of the integumentary system.
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12.
Identify the bones of the human body and recognize bone tissue and its
microscopic structure.
13.
Name and recognize types of articulations (joints) of the human body in relation to
ypes of movement.
14.
Recognize the relationship between bones and muscle in producing body
movements. Describe the physiology of muscle contraction and relaxation.
15.
Identify the major groups of skeletal muscles.
16.
Identify three types of muscle tissue in relation to structure and function.
17.
Describe the structure of the nervous system and its role in maintaining
homeostasis.
18.
Identify the structures of the eye and ear and the main events in the physiology of
sight and hearing.
19.
Identify the major glands of endocrine system, name the hormones produced by
each and what its target organ is.
20.
Recognize the different types of hormones and state their methods of affecting
target cells and organs.
21.
Recognize and be able to identify feedback mechanisms within the endocrine
system which maintain homeostasis.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Class and laboratory attendance is required. Students with 3 or more absences are
eligible for administrative withdrawal.
Tardiness? Be present for the class or laboratory session as close as possible to the scheduled
starting time. The time of arrival is particularly important for Laboratory as instructions are
provided concerning the activities for the session. If you are late, particularly during
lecture, enter the room and quietly take a seat to avoid disrupting the class.
2.
Exams: Students are expected to participate in all scheduled examinations. If a student
misses a scheduled lecture exam for whatever reason, the makeup exam will be
conducted the last week of the semester. The format of the examination will differ (i.e.
fewer questions, true-false and matching questions) from the objective format of the
scheduled examination. If a student arrives late for a scheduled examination they will
have only the time remaining from the official start of the exam. Should a student arrive at
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the examination after the first examinee has turned in the test materials, they will have to
take an alternate examination. Laboratory examination make-ups will be determined on an
individual basis.
3.
LABORATORY. Students are expected to abide by the rules of safety at all times during
the laboratory exercises. Students work in groups during the laboratory sessions, but
individual participation is expected in completion of laboratory reports. These reports are
to be completed and turned in at the following laboratory session or when requested. A
grade will be given for each report. To encourage timely submission of laboratory reports
points will be deducted if they are turned in at the time of the laboratory examination.
4.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY DURING EXAMINATIONS. A verbal warning will be
promptly issued if dishonesty is suspected with a possible F entered for the test grade. If
it should become a chronic and persistent problem the student will be advised to withdraw
from the course.
5.
STUDENT CONDUCT. Abusive language or disruptive behavior by a student(s) will not
be tolerated. If such situations arise, Spring Branch Security will be immediately notified
and an appropriate action taken. Absolutely no talking in the class without permission.
6.
Note: Student handbook-Important information for all students that is available on the
Houston Community College web site. Also contains the mission statement of the Houston
Community College.
7.
Turn off all pagers and cell phones in the class and laboratory. Laptops can only be
used by permission of the professor. These instruments are distracting to others in the
room and may interfere with cardiac pacemakers.
8.
DISABILITIES. Students with disabilities should consult with the Disability Counselor as
soon as possible so that an accommodation plan can be drawn up and implemented.
Available for academic advisement.
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10.
TASP. All students must have taken the TASP test or similar examination before
attempting any college level credit hours. If you have not been tested see the counselor
immediately.
11.
CORE CURRICULUM. Essential to the learning process are six basic intellectual
competencies. Among the objectives covered in this course the following components will
be addressed such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking and computer
literacy.
12. *
If a student lacks the prerequisite for this course they should meet as soon as possible
with the Instructor to determine the exact status of this situation.
*Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System - EGLS3
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At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary
to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short
online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the
survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of
instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online
near the end of the term.
GRADING
1. Curving of grades to be determined.
2. Grading Scale:
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90 - 100 A
80 - 89.9 B
65 - 79.9 C
50 - 64.9 D
<50
F
There will be four lecture exams
a. Three major lecture examinations.
b. One final lecture exam
c. Two lab exams
4. All Exams carry equal weight. (100%)
No make up for missed lab practical
No grade will be dropped
*NOTE: Your records for all exams (scantrons, lab reports, lab exams, bonus papers, etc)
will be kept for only one semester. You may review your records at any time during the
semester. After one semester (about 4 months) all exam records will be destroyed. Lab
reports (lab books) will be returned on the final exam day after they have been graded. They
must be picked up within one semester; after that the remaining will be recycled.
SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVE AND COURSE OUTLINE:
UNIT I
Chapter 1 - The Human Body: An Orientation
Objective
 List systems of the body, group and identify the organs in each system, select with 100%
accuracy from a given list of systems, the organs belonging to the systems and their functions
 Determine the interdependency of the structural hierarchy of the organisms and be able to
write short answers to critical thinking questions
 List and recall the anatomical parts and regions and label them on diagrams and models
 Describe the meaning of homeostasis and identify the three components of homeostasis, be
able to explain the principle of homeostasis in your own words and write short answer to
critical thinking questions
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 Be able to give short descriptions of the various tools of imaging technology
 Build a vocabulary of anatomical terms, medical imaging techniques
Chapter 2 - Chemistry Comes Alive
Objective
 Structure of matter; chemical constituents of cells; chemical bonds; polar vs. non-polar
covalent bonds and molecules
 The four classes of organic molecules, their functions and monomers; chemical reactions, their
types, reversibility, and how they are controlled in the body
 Properties of water; acid/bases/buffers
 Adenosine triphosphate and energy; energy transformations and enzymes
 Build a terminology of chemical terms and be able to match and select correct definition of
chemical terms (atoms, molecules, ions, three types of bonds, pH, inorganic and organic
compounds, ATP, enzymes)
UNIT II
Chapter 3 - Cells: The Living Units
Objective
 Name and label cell organelles on diagrams and models
 List membranous and non-membranous organelles
 Match or select from a given list, functions of cell organelles
 Describe membrane transport processes and interpret their role in cell homeostasis in your
own words; match and select from a given list with 100% accuracy and be able to write short
answers to critical thinking questions
 Sequence and describe the phases of the Cell cycle and Somatic cell division; match and
select from a list with 100% accuracy, name and label diagrams
Chapter 4 - Tissue: The Living Fabric
Objective
 Explain the process of differentiation in the formation of tissues
 Name and label parts of a microscope
 Identify, specify location and describe structure and functional features of the four main tissue
types: epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue
 Basic function and structure of glandular epithelium and serous, mucous and cutaneous
membranes
 List and describe the steps of tissue injury
UNIT III
Chapter 5 - The Integumentary System
Objectives
 List functions of the skin
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 List and describe cell structure of the different layers of the skin and write the process of
keratinization in your own words
 Describe the principle of skin color
 Identify and label skin structures on diagram and model; match and select from a given list
with 100% accuracy
 List the three types of burns, their degrees of severity and be able to estimate the extent of
damage
Chapter 6 and 7 - Bones and Bone Tissue
Objectives
 List the functions of the skeletal system
 List with examples the types of bones
 Label parts of a typical bone
 List the gross and microscopic structure of osseous tissue; match and select from a list with
100% accuracy
 List and describe the steps in endochondral and intramembranous ossification
 Describe in your own words bone development and growth
 List the hormones and inorganic elements that regulate homeostasis of the skeletal system;
match and select from a given list with 100% accuracy and be able to write short answers to
critical thinking questions
 Name and identify homeostatic imbalances of the skeletal system; ; match and select from a
given list with 100% accuracy
 List and describe the different types of fractures
 List and name / label bone markings and bone of the axial and appendicular skeleton
UNIT IV
Chapter 8 - Joints
Objectives
 Classify giving examples the types of joints in the body
 Label the parts of a typical diarthrotic joint
 List types of diarthrotic joints with examples
 List and identify types of movement allowed by diarthrotic joints
Chapter 9 and 10 - Muscles and Muscle Tissue
Objectives
 List and label gross and microscopic parts of skeletal muscle and the motor unit
 Label parts of the neuromuscular junction. Be able to illustrate a neuromuscular junction
 Explain in your own words definition of terms such as Resting membrane potential,
Depolarization and Action Potential
 Describe in a short paragraph, events at a neuromuscular junction, excitation-contraction
coupling, sliding filament theory; ; match and select from a given list with 100% accuracy
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 List the sources of energy in muscle contraction, describe the principle of muscle endurance
and differentiate characteristics of fast vs. slow twitch muscles
 Describe in short paragraph and match form a given list factors involved in muscle contraction
 Identify with examples isometric and isotonic muscle contractions
 Identify the three types of lever systems and indicate the arrangement of elements (effort,
fulcrum, load) in each and be able to describe the advantages of each type of lever system
 Identify, name/label muscles of the human body from the list provided, ; match and select from
a given list the actions origin and insertion of selected muscles
UNIT V
Chapter 11 - Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
Objectives
 List the components of the nervous system
 Name/label anatomy of synapse. Be able to illustrate a typical synapse
 Describe in your own words synaptic transmission; action potential propagation in myelinated
vs. nonmyelinated fibers
 List neurotransmitters and their action, match and select from a given list with 100% accuracy
 Describe in your own words ionic basis for Excitatory and Inhibitory post synaptic potentials
 List and identify disorders of the brain. Be able to answer critical thinking questions
Chapter 12 - The Central Nervous System
Objectives
 List, label and identify meninges, parts of the brain, match and select from a given list with
100% accuracy
 List the functions of the different parts of the brain, match and select from a given list with
100% accuracy
 Identify and label gross anatomy and sectional anatomy of the spinal cord
 List some of the diagnostic procedures for assessing CNS dysfunction
 Write short descriptions explaining the principles of EEG, brain wave patterns, memory,
consciousness and their dysfunctions
Chapter 13 - The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex activity
Objectives
 Name sensory receptors according to classification by stimulus, location and structure, name
and select from a given list with 100% accuracy
 Name/label cranial nerves and list functions, match and select from a given list with 100%
accuracy
 Name the four major plexuses and important nerves associated with them
 Draw, label and describe the reflex arc
 Describe in your own words reflex activity
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 Name sensory, motor pathways, pyramidal-extra pyramidal pathways, major ascending and
descending tracts of the spinal cord, match and select from a given list with 100% accuracy
Chapter 14 - The Autonomic Nervous System
Objective
 Describe in your own words role of ANS in homeostasis, be able to answer critical thinking
questions
 Compare anatomical structure and function of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous
System, match and select from a given list with 100% accuracy
 Identify and label the gross anatomical structures of the two systems
UNIT VI
Chapter 15 - The Special Senses
Objectives
 Name/label anatomical structures of eye and ear
 Describe physiological basis of hearing, vision, taste and smell, match and select from a given
list with 100% accuracy
 List related dysfunctions
Chapter 16 - The Endocrine System
 Categorize hormones according to their mode of action, match and select from a given list with
100% accuracy
 Describe control of hormone secretion
 List the major endocrine glands – identify their location and secretion
 List the disease conditions related to hypo and hyper secretion of each kind of hormone and
be able to discuss their role in homeostasis, match and select from a given list with 100%
accuracy, be able to answer critical thinking questions
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