HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM‐CENTRAL COLLEGE
BIOL 2402 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Spring 2015, CRN 40263 16 Week Class
INSTRUCTOR: PHILIP H A. WHITE
LECTURE: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tues. LHSB 315
LAB: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Thurs LHSB 316.
Telephone: Biology Office Phone: 713.718.6050. If you want to be sure to leave
me a message that I will receive quickly, use either Eagle email or the email
account below.
MY EMAIL: Use ONLY when Eagle Online is not working but you must contact
me.
philip.white@hccs.edu
YOUR EMAIL: You will have two HCCS email accounts
1) Once within Eagle Online (see directions for accessing Eagle Online below).
You should check this account FREQUENTLY since this is the way I will most
often communicate with you outside of class time.
2) Your HCCS email account. This is an account you have automatically as a
registered student at HCCS. Go to http://www.hccs.edu click on “For Students”,
then “Student Email”. This will take you to a place where you can find out about
your User ID and Password. HCCS will be using this email account to send you
important information about registration, financial aid, etc.
PREREQUISITE: Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL2401)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: study of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, lymphatic, urinary and reproductive systems.
COURSE GOALS: understanding the structure, functions and interrelationships
of the organ systems of the body.
WEBSITE FOR FINANCIAL AID: http://www.collegefortexans.com/
CELL PHONES, PAGERS, AND PDAs: To avoid disruption in the classroom, all
pagers must be set on the silent mode and cell phones must be placed in vibrate
mode or turned off during the class period. If a cell phone goes off during an
exam, you will be asked to leave the room and you may not complete the exam.
If you are seen using a cell phone or any other electronic device during an exam,
you will not be allowed to complete the exam. (Certain students with documented
disabilities may be exempt from this rule.)
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Students will be able to analyze the circulatory systems (including lymphatic
and immune systems) and their components.
2. Students will be able to understand hormonal control of body systems and
homeostasis.
3. Students will be able to analyze the histology; gross anatomy and the
physiology of the respiratory and urinary systems applying the structural and
physiological linkage of these systems with the cardiovascular system.
4. Students will be able to analyze, understand and explain the structure and
function of the digestive system correlating it with metabolism.
5. Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the structure, function and
regulation of the reproductive system.
6. Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained in lab utilizing anatomical
models and physiology experiments.
7. Students will utilize online interactive evaluation tools to gauge their
understanding of key anatomical and physiological concepts prior to
lecture/examinations/quizzes where applicable.
Part of the
Semester
1
2
SEMESTER CALENDAR
Lab Exercises / Testing Schedule
The endocrine system
The cardiovascular system: The blood
The cardiovascular system: The heart
1st Lecture Exam
The cardiovascular system: Vessels and routes
The lymphatic system and immunity
The respiratory system: Anatomy
3
4
2nd Lecture Exam
The respiratory system: Physiology
The digestive system
Nutrition & Metabolism
1st Lab Exam; Lab Manual due
3rd Lecture Exam
The urinary system
The reproductive system
Human Development
Water electrolyte, acid – base dynamics
5
2nd Lab Exam; Lab manual and Group Project Due
Final Lecture Exam
LOGGING ONTO EAGLE ONLINE:
EAGLE ADDRESS
https://eo2.hccs.edu/login/index.php (EO 2.0)
Eagle Student User ID: Your Eagle login user ID will be your HCC User ID
(sometimes referred to as the “W”
number). All HCC students have a unique User ID. If you do not know your User
ID you can look it up by visiting the HCC home page:
From www.hccs.edu, click on “Login Help” under the “Student System Sign In”
field
Then click on “Retrieve User ID” and follow the instructions.
Your Eagle Online login user ID will be your HCC User ID (sometimes referred to
as the “W” number). All HCC students have a unique User ID. If you don’t know
your HCC User ID, you can retrieve it here:
https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&
The default student password for Eagle Online is the password you created for
your hccs email. This password is independent of your Blackboard Vista
password (if you use Blackboard). Trouble logging in? If you are unsure, go to
http://online.hccs.edu for more information.
For Live Phone Support: 713-718-2000 or 877-422-6111 or 713-718-5275
Or http://online.hccs.edu for trouble logging in.
Students are also required to take chapter quizzes for Mastering Anatomy and
Physiology http://www.pearsonmastering.com/, which offers additional online
academic support for this course. The Mastering Anatomy and Physiology Link
will be accessible on the homepage of Eagle Online. You will need course
information and an access code for Mastering Anatomy and Physiology. We will
go over how to register for Mastering Anatomy and Physiology during the second
day of class.
A support page is available once you access the homepage for help in Mastering
aandp. Also assistance can be found here:
Student Phone Support (US and Canada):
1-877-672-6877
Mon-Fri, 12 noon-8pm
(Eastern Time, U.S. and Canada)
If there is any problem with online programs you need to contact me as soon as
possible
LECTURE:
• TEXTBOOK: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology by Martini
10thedition. Bring both lecture and laboratory books to sessions.
 Online Support for Students can be found at
http://www.pearsonhighered.com/student/support/index.page
• Lecture notes are available on the Internet on the College Eagle site
https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/cspwd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HCCS_CUST_MENU
.HCC_UAT.GBL. You should print out the lecture notes and bring them with you
to class. Your lecture exams will be largely based on the information in these
notes and what is discussed in class.
LABORATORY: Always bring your lab manual and textbook to lab.
• Lab Manual:: J. Wagle, Human Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL 2402 Lab
Manual, 3rd Edition
• Laboratory Study Pages are available on Eagle for your assistance and it is
good practice to refer to the information provided here before, during and after
labs
•Lab Study Resources:
� Department Laboratory Study Pages, including cat dissection pages
http://imc02.hccs.edu/BiologyLabs/AP2/AP2index.html
� Biology and Physical Sciences Computer Lab: 4th floor, LSHB Room 415
Biology and Physical Sciences Tutoring Emporium 3rd floor, San Jacinto
Building
Grading
You will take lecture and lab exams to determine how successful you are at
achieving the mastery of course content and skills. For help, there is usually oncampus tutoring as well as on-line tutoring available.
Exams and Quizzes
5 exams (out of 6 lecture/lab exams):
Lab reports:
Mastering A&P
Group project:
Total:
Extra Credit: (optional)
500 points
25 points
61 points
25 points
611 points
5%
Grading Scale
90 – 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
1. Lecture exams will consist of multiple-choice, true-false, matching, and short
answer questions. Use Study Guide and Lecture Help on the Eagle
homepage to access outlines and other study tools.
2. Lab exams will be practical exam where stations will be set up in the lab. You
will move from station to station answering specific questions. Use the Lab
Help link on the Eagle homepage to access check list and digital images of
lab material.
3. Final exam is partially comprehensive and is mandatory.
4. All lecture and lab exams are of equal credit.
5. There are extra credit questions in each lecture/lab exam. However, only a
maximum of 100 points will be given on each exam.
6. A maximum of two hours will be allowed to complete any lecture or lab exam.
7. If, for whatever reason, you are late for a lecture or a lab exam, you will be
allowed to take the exam as long as nobody else has completed the exam
and left the room. Also, you will get only the remaining time to take your
exam.
8. If you take all the exams, one exam (lecture or lab) with the lowest score will
be dropped.
9. If, for whatever reason, you miss one exam, that exam will automatically
become your drop exam.
10. If, for whatever reason, you miss a second exam, it will be counted as a zero
score.
11. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR A MAKE-UP IF YOU MISSED OR MESSED
UP A QUIZ/EXAM.
12. A group project will be assigned in the beginning of the semester. The final
report is due on the day of the second lab exam.
13. In lab, you are encouraged to work in groups. However, you are responsible
for your own lab reports. You must answer the questions in the lab report
soon after the exercise is completed. Although you are allowed to discuss the
answers with others, no copied answers will be accepted. Please do not lend
your lab manual or borrow a lab manual to copy answers.
14. Lab reports will be graded only during the lab exams.
Course Policies
1. Textbook and lab manual are required. Study guide is highly recommended.
2. Once you are registered in the course, you will be required to access Eagle
https://eo2.hccs.edu/login/index.php frequently to access study tools, grades and
emails.
3. Class attendance is mandated by the state. Attendance will be given only if
you attend a full class period. Coming late to the class or leaving early is
considered a disruption. More than four unexcused absences may result in an
administrative withdrawal. You are responsible for everything covered or
announced during your absence.
If you stop accessing the course or do not participate in the
assessment, you are still responsible for withdrawing from the course
before the withdrawal deadline.
4. To avoid disruption in the class, all pagers and cell phones must be set on the
silent mode. Children or anybody who is not officially registered in the course
will not be allowed in the class. Eating, drinking, or smoking is NOT allowed in
the class.
5. You must read the laboratory safety rules before doing any of the lab
exercises. The release form must be signed during the first lab session.
6. Dissection of preserved animals is required in this course. You may be
excused from dissection if you have a letter from your doctor declaring that
you are unable to handle dissection specimens. I strongly suggest that if you
are pregnant, you seek the advice of your physician before participating in
dissection
7. Grades will be posted on Eagle.
Computer based assignments:
Biology Computer Lab (LHSB 415) is available for access of biology web pages,
study pages and other computer software and animations. Schedule is posted in
biology classrooms and bulletin boards outside the labs. Group project can
include the Internet for resources.
Textbooks and videotapes are available in the reserve section of the library.
Lecture Support:

Lecture help is also available through Lecture Help on the Homepage. If
you have any problem accessing this information, please talk to me as
soon as possible.
Tutoring will be available in the San Jacinto Tutoring Emporium at no
extra cost to the student and the schedule for tutors will be posted on
Eagle Online and available on campus.
Learning Emporium:
SJ 384
7 am - 6 pm M--TH
8 am - 4 pm F
Tutoring can also be available through Student Services and at
http://www.hccs.askonline.net
Also information related to science technology engineering and mathematics
(STEM), including research opportunities and scholarships, can be found at
http://hccs.edu/Stem
Lab Support:
Showcases in the third floor hallway of the LHSB contain some of the lab
materials for review.
Lab help is also available through the link on the homepage or directly via.
http://imc02.hccs.edu/BiologyLabs/AP2/AP2index.html
or here http://hccs.edu/BiologyLabs. If you have any problems accessing
this information, please contact me as soon as possible.
Open labs will be scheduled during the semester for review of lab
materials. The schedule will be available in your classroom during the
semester.
The learning web can be accessed at http://learning.hccs.edu/
HCC Policy Statement - ADA
Services to Students with Disabilities
Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are
encouraged to report to the Disability Services Office at Central College, Room
106 LHSB 713-718-6164. Faculty is only authorized to provide accommodations
by the Disability Support Service Office
ADA Accommodation
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric,
vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must
contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of
each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations
requested by the Disability Support Services Office. To visit the ADA Web site,
log on to www.hccs.edu, click Future students, scroll down the page and click on
the words Disability Information.
For questions, please contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability
Counselor at your college.
District ADA Coordinator ‐ Donna Price ‐ 713.718.5165
Central ADA Counselors ‐Jaime Torres ‐ 713.718.6164, Martha Scribner ‐
713.718.6164
Northeast ADA Counselor‐ Kim Ingram ‐ 713.718.8420
Northwest ADA Counselor ‐ Mahnaz Kolaini ‐ 713.718.5422
Southeast ADA Counselor ‐ Jette Lott ‐ 713.718.7218
Southwest ADA Counselor ‐ Dr. Becky Hauri ‐ 713.718.7910
Coleman ADA Counselor ‐ Dr. Raj Gupta ‐ 713.718.7631
TITLE 1X STATEMENT
HCC is committed to provide a learning and working environment that is free
from discrimination on the basis of sex which includes all forms of sexual
misconduct. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that when a
complaint is filed, a prompt and thorough investigation is initiated. Complaints
may be filed with the HCC Title IX Coordinator available at 713 718-8271 or
email at oie@hccs.edu.
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the
coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not
available to other students. The professor is responsible for measuring each
student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete
on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the professor has teaching, grading,
and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy
on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are
charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you.
Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in
fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be
initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic
dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a
test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
 Copying from another students’ test paper;
 Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
 Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
 Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in
whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
 Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing
written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty
may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course,
and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See
the Student Handbook)
HCC Policy Statements
Class Attendance – Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of each class
session, it is important to log into Eagle on the first day of the semester and
henceforth on a regular basis! Participating regularly is the best way to succeed
in this class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in
student success is attendance. Class attendance is checked, tracked, and
reported to the business office. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course
for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive
absences. Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you
miss any class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material
missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing
to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably
miss a class.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from
the course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your
course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it
is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with
suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very
important. Beginning in the fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting
first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals
throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has
instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and
HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences
and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your
professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be
available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement,
etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor
or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this
must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your
transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on
class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of
classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to
determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour
response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a
professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal
options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the
deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final
grade. The deadline for withdrawing from the course is Tuesday April 7th 2015. A
student cannot be withdrawn after that date. Period. So, if you wish to withdraw
from the course, you must make up your mind by that date. Withdrawals can be
processed through PeopleSoft. Students can withdraw online prior to the
deadline through their HCC Student Center
• International students: Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of
your student Visa. Once a W is given for the
course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please
contact the International Student Office at
713‐718‐8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer
issues
Repeat Course Fee
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to
repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the
same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of
this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to
graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students
registering the third or subsequent time for a course. 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.
Classroom Behavior
As your professor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to
develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your
professor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the
class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a
fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates
and assist your professor to achieve this critical goal.
Use of Course Contents
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your
responsibility to be respectful of the learning tools provided to you by your
professor. To show respect, you will not copy or share the contents with others
unless you receive permission from the professor.
THINGS YOU SHOULD DO THE DAY YOU RECEIVE THIS SYLLABUS:
• Read the syllabus in its entirety
• Ask any questions you might have about the syllabus
• Log‐on to Eagle https://eo2.hccs.edu/login/index.php using the Eagle ID
(Student #) and password. See above.
• Download and print (if you can) the lecture notes for the course. You can print a
limited number of pages at the various computer labs on campus.
• Check out the lab study pages.
Instructional Methods:
Lecture: During lecture, Power Points will be used as an outline to present
lecture material. A modified Socratic method (learning through questioning) will
be used. I will be asking questions of you and you may always ask questions of
me. Information you need for class, all lecture notes and information about extra
credit materials, exam study sheets, and weekly announcements, are available
on Eagle. If you do not bring a computer to class, I expect you to bring a copy of
the lecture notes to class upon which you can take class notes.
Laboratory. In laboratory, most of the time you will work in groups to learn
material by both reading and participating. My job will be to help guide you
through the experience. Laboratory work involves models and microscopes,
dissecting specimens, and performing physiology experiments.
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Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your
responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To
show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone
and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom
unless you receive permission from the instructor. Use of recording devices,
including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms,
laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or
testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a
reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with
Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how
student grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through activities, study tools,
and assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, and
assessments
 Provide the course outline and calendar which will include all the
deadlines for the assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Participate in course activities
 Read and comprehend the instructional materials (lab manual and lab
tools provided on Eagle)
 Complete the required assignments and exams
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, handouts and all
assignments
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