PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BIOLOGY 2060 COURSE INFORMATION
SPRING 2010
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
Dr. Janet McMillen
Professor of Biological Sciences
Chesapeake Hall 210 D
Telephone: 301-322-0424
Department Secretary: 301-322-0420
Email: jmcmillen@pgcc.edu
To facilitate email communication with me, please include the following
code: CCGP07 in either the subject or the first line of any emails to me
during the spring 2010 semester. (The code stops legitimate email
messages from being evaluated wrongly as SPAM but does not allow
emails that contain a virus or illegal attachment into our network.)
WEB PAGE: http://academic.pgcc.edu/~jmcmille/
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9-9:50 AM and 2-2:50 PM
11-11:50 AM
9-9:50 AM
11-11:50 AM
COURSE DESCRIPTION: BIO 2060 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. 4 Credits
Sc. Continuation of sequence. Structure and function of circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems. Laboratory includes vertebrate
dissection. Prerequisite: BIO 2050. 3 class/3 lab /1 rec hours.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, a
student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Demonstrate their understanding of the complementarity between structure and
function that exists within each body system explored during this course.
Illustrate their understanding of homeostasis as it applies to each of the body
systems studied during this course
Summarize their knowledge of the hierarchal nature of the anatomical
organization of the human body systems studied in this course.
Know, understand and apply for each body system studied in this course
(circulation, lymphatics, immune, respiration, digestion, excretion and
reproduction) the critical information as delineated in the Instructional Course
Objectives.
Illustrate their understanding of the mechanisms by which cells receive
nourishment and rid themselves of wastes through exchanges between the
6.
extracellular and intracellular compartments.
Describe via dissection the circulatory pathways among the organs.
REQUIRED BOOKS:
1.
Marieb: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Eighth Edition. ISBN 978-08053-9569-3
2.
Imholtz, A. Human Anatomy and Physiologoy II Laboratory Manual.
You may NOT use a manual from a previous semester; the order and
content are different. Color images accompany this manual and are
available on the Internet at the PGCC Human Anatomy and
Physiology web site: http://academic.pgcc.edu/AandP. Use this
resource extensively for your lab work.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES:
1
2
3.
4.
Marieb: Study Guide to Accompany Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Colored pencils/pens
3-ring binder with dividers for hand-outs, lecture notes and group
activities
Hole punch for handouts
CLASS SCHEDULE:
BIO 2060 LD01 Lec MWF 10-10:50
CH 105
Lab MW 11-12:20
CH 216
Recitation F 9:00-9:50 CH 207
BIO 2060 LD02 Lec MWF 10-10:50
CH 105
Lab MW 12:30-1:50 CH 216
Recitation F 11-11:50 CH 216
EXAMINATIONS:
4 Lecture Exams @ 125
Last exam/Comprehensive Final
@ 100
4 Lab Practicals @ 100
500 pts
100 pts
400 pts
1,000 pts
CUMULATIVE FINAL
Your last lecture test given during finals week will be 70% Reproductive System
and 30% cumulative final.
GRADING SYSTEM
GRADE
POINTS NEEDED
A
> 900
B
800-899
C
700-799
D
600-699
F
<600
Borderline grade issues will be resolved on the basis of the bonus points you acquire over
the course of the semester. These points are described later in the syllabus. If you do not
reach the one hundred mark (600, 700, 800, 900) with these points, you will not get the
higher grade!
LECTURE EXAM TOPICS:
1.
Blood (Chapter 17) and Heart (Chapter 18).
2.
Blood Vessels (Chapter 19), Lymphatic System (Chapter 20), and Immunity
(Chapter 21).
3.
Respiratory System (Chapter 22).
4.
Digestive System (Chapter 23) and Urinary System (Chapter 25)
5.
Reproductive System (Chapter 27) (70%) and Cumulative Final (30%)
LAB PRACTICALS:
1.
Blood and Heart (Exercises 1-4)
2.
ECG, Blood pressure/Cardiac Output, and Cat Vessel Dissection (Exercises 5-8)
3.
Respiration, Digestion and Enzymes (Exercises 9-13)
4.
Kidney, Acid-base, and Reproduction: Finals Week. (Exercises 14-17)
LECTURE EXAMS:
Exams will cover specified Instructional Course Objectives found on theA&P
webpage. All regular exams will be taken in the College Assessment Center
(Bladen Hall). The time span will be announced prior to each test and posted on
BLACKBOARD. The following hours have been posted by the Campus
Assessment Center:
Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm (2:30 first
Friday of each month)
Saturday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
For each lecture exam there will be a 10 point in-class exam. The topic and date will be
announced prior to the exam. It will occur during the first 15 minutes of the appointed
class date. Students who are late or absent for the in-class and request a make up will
automatically lose 1 point. Students who insist on talking during the 15 minute exam
period will also lose points without warning. The 10 points for the in-class will be
added to the multiple choice exam given in the College Assessment Center, and one
grade will be given for the whole exam.
LAB PRACTICALS:
I will follow the Department's Official Protocol for all lab
exams. Details will be given in lab, but this should be the
same as for Bio 205. Please note that spelling counts!
MAKE-UP EXAMS:
You will have several days to take a lecture exam in the
testing center. If you put off your exam until the last day
and then have unexpected difficulties, I will not be
sympathetic. Make-up exams will be given only under
extreme circumstances such as birth of a child, death in the
family, extended illness or surgery, and the type of exam
will be at the discretion of the instructor. There will be NO
make-ups on lab practicals unless you can make
arrangements with another faculty member who has not yet
given the exam. This change must be approved by me as
well as the other faculty member IN ADVANCE!!!
ATTENDANCE:
ON TIME lecture and lab attendance are required of all
students. If you must be perpetually late because of buses,
children, etc. please see me very early in the semester.
Even unavoidable absences do not relieve you from
responsibility for work assigned during the absence.
You must sign in for each lab and recitation. A form will
be provided for you at the front of each classroom. If you
come in late, wait until class is over. The sign-in
responsibility is yours.
Q GRADES: Students are expected to attend and participate in class activities. Students
who either never attended the class or who ceased attendance during the first 20 percent
of the course will be assigned a “Q” grade by the instructor. The Q grade is a final grade
and will not be replaced with a different grade at a later time. Although the Q grade will
not impact students’ GPA, the issuance of a Q grade will likely decrease students’
financial aid awards.
MWF TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE and REQUIRED READING
SPRING 2010
January 25
January 27
January 29
February 1
February 3
February 5
February 8
February 10
February 12
February 12-16
February 15
February 17
February 19
February 22
February 24
February 26
March 1
March 3
Introduction, Blood 1
Blood 2
Blood 3
Heart 1
Heart 2
Heart 3
Heart 4
Blood Vessels 1
In-class and Blood Vessels 2
Exam 1 in Testing Center
No classes: President’s Day
Blood Vessels 3
Blood Vessels 4
Blood Vessels 5
Lymphatics 1
Immunity 1
Immunity 2
Immunity 3
Chapter 17
Chapter 17
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 21
Chapter 21
March 5
March 8
March 10
March 12
March 12-15
March 15
March 17
March 19
March 22
March 24
March 26
March 29-April 2
April 5
April 5-7
April 7
April 9
April 12
April 14
April 16
April 19
April 21
April 23
April 26
April 26-28
April 28
April 30
May 3
May 5
May 7
May 10
May 11+ FINALS WEEK
Immunity 4
Chapter 21
Immunity Worksheet
Respiration 1
Chapter 22
In-class and Respiration 2
Chapter 22
Exam 2 in Testing Center
Respiration 3
Chapter 22
Respiration 4
Chapter 22
Respiration 5
Chapter 22
Respiration 6
Chapter 22
Respiration Review
Digestion 1
Chapter 23
Spring Break: No Classes
In-class and Digestion 2
Chapter 23
Exam 3 in Testing Center
Digestion 3
Chapter 23
Digestion 4
Chapter 23
Digestion 5
Chapter 23
Excretion 1
Chapter 25
Excretion 2 & last day to withdraw Chapter 25
Excretion 3
Chapter 25
Excretion 4
Chapter 25
Excretion 5
Chapter 25
In-class and Reproduction 1
Chapter 27
Exam 4 in Testing Center
Reproduction 2
Chapter 27
Reproduction 3
Chapter 27
Reproduction 4
Chapter 27
Reproduction 5
Chapter 27
In-class and Cumulative review
Cumulative Review
Reproduction Exam and Comprehensive Final in regular
classroom: CH 105
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
http://academic.pgcc.edu/AandP. Use this web page to view and print images to
accompany your lab manual. From this web page you can also click A&P Place
that contains resources provided by your textbook publisher. It has quizzes,
images and other tools. Be sure to check it out. The access code was included
with the purchase of your new textbook.
http://academic.pgcc.edu/~aimholtz.
Use this web page
especially for practice lecture and lab exams. Be aware that Mr. Imholtz may
have material on his questions that I do not cover in my class. Simply bypass
those questions.
http://academic.pgcc.edu/~mhubley/a&p/a&p.htm. Use this web page
especially for practice questions and lists of terms for the lab exams.
http://anatomyandphysiology.com. This is the website that accompanies your
textbook. When you first login you will need the access code that comes
packaged with your textbook.
http://nobelprize.org/education_games/medicine/landsteiner/index.html.
This is a web-based game that will help you with blood typing.
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio202/cyberheart/anthrt.htm
This web site has excellent images of a dissected sheep heart
http://www.bio.psu.edu/faculty/strauss/anatomy/circ/circulat.htm. This web
site has excellent images of dissected cat blood vessels.
EXTRA HELP:
1) VSS materials are available in Library at the front desk.
Many microscopes, slides, model and charts that are
used in lab are available. These may be checked out
for study during LRC hours.
2)
3)
4)
5)
EXTRA CREDIT:
Tutoring center: Details available in class. Use this
extensively and begin early in the semester!
Open labs. Times will be announced in class a few
weeks after classes have begun. Use this
extensively!
If you have a disability that requires special
assistance, please see me the first week of class.
FORM STUDY GROUPS IMMEDIATELY!!!!
Starting today everyone has already received 15 bonus
points! One point will be lost, however, each time you a)
are late for lecture, b) are late for lab, c) fail to completely
clean your lab space and/or return your chair to its leg hole
at the end of each lab and d) fail to observe proper
technique in lab, and e) cell phone rings during class.
There will also be opportunities to attend seminars hosted
by our department for 2 points apiece, up to a total of 6
points. You must sign in at the seminar to receive credit.
IMPORTANT DATES:
1/25
2/15
3/29-4/2
4/16
5/11-17
Classes Begin
College closed: Presidents’ Day
College closed: Spring Break
Last day to withdraw
Final Exam week
myPGCC: Use myPGCC to provide quick access to Blackboard, Owl Alert, Owl Link, Owl
Mail, PGCC news, information, student events and more. Access myPGCC at my.pgcc.edu
or from www.pgcc.edu. Log in using your Owl Link user ID and password.
BLACKBOARD LOG IN:
Blackboard is a web-based program that serves as the college's online classroom. You
will use Blackboard to communicate with your instructor, to see your course materials,
get your grades on the same day as the exam is picked up.
To log in to your Blackboard course, you must have an Owl Link user
ID and password and an Owl Mail account:

Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu.
Click Online Students -or- Go directly to the Prince George's
Community College Blackboard website which is located at
http://pgcconline.blackboard.com. NOTE: There is no “www”
in the Blackboard address.

If your login is successful, you will see the Blackboard
“Welcome” screen. In the box labeled “My Courses”, you will
see the course or a list of courses in which you are enrolled. Click
on the course name to enter your Blackboard course.
If you do not have an Owl Link user ID and password:
 To obtain your Owl Link user ID and password, please follow
these steps:
1. Go to the Owl Link website (www.pgcc.edu  Click
"Quicklinks"  Select "Owl Link")
2. Look up your Owl Link User ID
o Under Account Information, select "What's My
User ID?"
3. Reset your Owl Link password
o Under Account Information, select, "What's My
Password?"
 Check your email to receive your password.
 Log in to Owl Link and reset your password there.
 Once you have successfully logged into Owl Link and reset your
password there, then go to Blackboard at
http://pgcconline.blackboard.com to log in.
 Type your Owl Link user ID and password into the Blackboard
login box.
 If your login is successful, you will see the Blackboard “Welcome”
screen. In the box labeled “My Courses”, you will see the course
or a list of courses in which you are enrolled. Click on the course
name to enter your Blackboard course.
Return to the welcome page and click on Course Documents on the left-hand side.
Select the chapter on Blood, then select Handouts. Print the handouts for this chapter.
You may also choose to print out images from the PowerPoint folder. For each new
chapter you will be responsible for printing out the lecture notes and handouts prior to
lecture. I recommend using the PGCC computers for this because the network will make
things happen much faster than what you can get at home.
Later in the semester you will want to access your grades. To do this select Tools on the
left-hand side, then scroll down on the new screen until you see My Grades. Click there
and you will see both your raw score and percent.
***Send me an Email (jmcmillen@pgcc.edu) from your myPGCC account to confirm
everything is working. Remember to always sign your name!!
Need help?
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PHILOSOPHY:
Need technical assistance? Visit the eLearning website
(formerly Distance Learning) at http://www.pgcconline.com
Other questions? E-mail distancelearn@pgcc.edu
Assume responsibility for your own success.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:
Begin open registration for all summer 2010 sessions
Advance registration for fall 2010
Begin open registration for fall 2010
Monday, April 19
Monday-Friday, April 26-30
Monday, May 3
DELAYED COLLEGE OPENINGS: (required if relevant to your class)
When the college announces a delayed opening, all classes with at least 45 minutes of
class time remaining at the time of the opening will be held. For example, in the event of
a 10 a.m. opening, a 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be held. This procedure applies to all
credit classes. To sign up for text alerts such as school closings and delays, log in to
myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu and click Owl Alert Notification
System on the Bookmarks tab. Owl Alert is the college’s instant messaging and email
notification system.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (use text provided below)
Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support Services
Office (B-124) or call (301) 322-0838 (voice) or (301) 322-0122 (TTY) to establish eligibility for services
and accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should discuss the matter privately with their
instructors at the beginning of the semester and provide a copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation
Form.
CODE OF CONDUCT (use text provided below)
The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities of students
and establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with violations of the code and
other rules and regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college assumes an obligation to
conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the college's function as an educational institution.
Refer to the 2009-2010 Student Handbook, beginning on page 37, for a complete explanation of the Code of
Conduct, including the Code of Academic Integrity and the procedure for dealing with disruptive student
behavior.
CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (use text provided below)
The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest principle. In the
pursuit of knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and staff will share
responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity. To support a community
committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Academic Integrity advances the principle
of honest representation in the work that is produced by students seeking to engage fully in the learning
process. The complete text of the Code of Academic Integrity is in the 2009-2010 Student Handbook (pages
39-41) and posted on the college's website.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
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No food or drink is allowed in the lab.
Dissection in lab requires a lab coat, goggles and gloves. You will NOT be
allowed to attend lab without these supplies.
Cells phones must be turned off. You will lose 2 points every time your cell pone
rings!!!
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
Log in to myPGCC from my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu to access more
information on Academic Programs and Services.
Center for Work-Based Learning
Marlboro Hall, Room 2102
http://academic.pgcc.edu/cwbl/index.shtml
301-322-0136
The Center for Work-Based Learning assists students with combining work
experience and academic study. Students are placed in jobs or internships where they
may apply classroom learning to the real world. Faculty and on-site supervisors
monitor the training to assure that it is relevant to the student’s major. College credit
is earned for this work-based learning. Work sites are located throughout the
Washington, D.C. area.
Collegian Centers
The College’s Collegian Centers provide a “place to belong” outside of the
classroom. They bring students in particular disciplines together for co-curricular
activities and opportunities:

STEM – for students interested in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics
Website: http://academic.pgcc.edu/scc
Email: STEMCollegianCenter@pgcc.edu
301-322-0595
301-386-7574
Honors Academy/Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 1087
301-322-0433
http://www.pgcc.edu/prospective/areasofstudy/specialprograms/honorsprogram.
aspx
The Honors Academy admits academically outstanding honors students who are
interested in a rigorous program of academic excellence, intellectual development,
leadership, and community service. Prince George's Community College’s Honors
Program promotes students’ intellectual growth and enrichment.
International Education Center
Lanham Hall, Room 221
http://academic.pgcc.edu/internationalcenter/
301-322-0750
The International Education Center provides academic support and assistance to
students who need help with courses or with understanding the American higher
education system. The Center brings international and American students together for
learning enrichment activities, including a variety of discussion forums that foster
awareness and understanding of cultural issues.
Mentoring Program
Marlboro Hall, Room 2038
301-386-7587
Through the Mentoring Program, first-time, full-time students are paired with PGCC
faculty, staff, and administrators who serve as mentors. Mentors share their
knowledge and expertise to help students enhance their education, advance in their
careers, and build supportive networks. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to
improve the retention, engagement, and graduation rates of students in a learningcentered environment.
Service Learning
Lanham Hall, Room 225
301-322-0713
The Service Learning Program encourages the development of civic responsibility
through students’ participation in service projects within the community that support
their academic objectives. Through Service Learning, students learn actively by
applying principles learned in the classroom while developing critical reflective
thinking as well as personal and civic responsibility.
CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES:
Student Development Services
Student Development Services offers programs that provide students with academic and career
advising, personal counseling, and mentoring. For more information, log in to myPGCC from
my.pgcc.edu or from www.pgcc.edu, or call 301-322-0886, or check the college website:
http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/studentdevelopmentservices
Computer and Learning Labs
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Marlboro Learning Lab
Marlboro Hall
Room 2129
301-322-0503
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 8:45 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 3:45 pm
Sat.: 8:30 am – 2:45 pm
Sun.: 10 am – 1 pm
Math Learning Center
Marlboro Hall
Room 3104
301-583-5257
Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 9 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 2 pm
Sun.: Closed
Open Computer Lab
Bladen Computer Center
Bladen Hall
Room 104
301-322-0999
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 4:45 pm
Sun.: Closed
Open Computer Lab
Center for Advanced
Technology
Center for Advanced
Technology
Rooms 101 and 201
301-322-0999
Mon.-Fri.: 8 am – 10:15 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 5 pm (first floor
only)
Sun.: Closed
Other Resources, Services, and Academic Support
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Academic Advising
Bladen Hall
Room 124
301-322-0151
Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sat.: Closed
Sun: Closed
Academic Advising Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicResources/academicAdvising.aspx
Office
Location
Phone
Hours of Operation
Bookstore
Largo Student Center
Room 116
301-322-0912
Mon – Tues 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed – Thurs 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
There are extended and Saturday
hours at the beginning of the
semester.
Please call or check website to
confirm.
Bookstore Website: http://www.pgccbookstore.com
Campus Police
Facilities Management
Building
301-322-0666
24 hours, 7 days a week
College Life Services
Largo Student Center
Room 149
301-322-0853
Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am – 5 pm
eLearning Services
(formerly Distance
Learning)
Accokeek Hall Building
Room 335
301-322-0463
Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
with phone support available until
9 pm
301-322-0476
Mon-Thurs.: 8 am – 8 pm
Fri.: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat.: 10 am – 3 pm
Sun.: Closed
Distance Learning Website: www.pgcconline.com
Library
Accokeek Hall
First and Second Floors
Library Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/library.aspx
Testing Center
Bladen Hall
Room 100
301-322-0090
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Fri.*: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Sun: Closed
No additional students will be
admitted for testing 30 minutes
prior to the posted closing time.
*On the first Friday of each
month, the Center closes at
2:30 pm with no admittance
after 2 pm.
Testing Center Website: http://academic.pgcc.edu/sas/index.html
Tutoring and Writing
Centers
Bladen Hall
Room 107
301-322-0748
Mon-Thurs.: 8:30 am – 8:30 pm
Fri.: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sat.: 9 am – 3:30 pm
Tutoring and Writing Centers Website: http://www.pgcc.edu/current/academicresources/tutoringwriting.aspx