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STUDENT SYLLABUS
Course Name/Section Number: Human Anatomy & Physiology II/ BIOL 2402.G1 CRN#20325
Instructor Name: Robert A. Williamson, M.D.
Office Hours:
Immediately after class, by appointment
Instructor Email: rwilliamson@victoriacollege.edu
Division/Dept: Biology
Office Number:
Office Phone:
Classroom
830-672-6251
Instructor Website: NA; Course website: https://learn.victoriacollege.edu (Blackboard)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Course Description (AMS)
Structure and function of the following: endocrine system, digestive system, metabolism, circulatory
system, respiratory system, excretion, fluid and electrolytes, and reproduction. Laboratory is coordinated
with the lecture and includes the use of fresh and preserved specimens, along with anatomical charts
and models. Various electronic instruments are used to measure and record physiological data.
Prerequisite(s) (AMS):
BIOL 2401 with a grade of "C" or better
Required Textbook(s), Supplies, and Materials (AMS):
Lecture text: Tortora. Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, 14th edit.
Laboratory: Marieb. Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, 10th edition.
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scantrons (green) – available in bookstore or Gonzales Center offices
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus as deemed necessary and appropriate.
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Learning Outcomes (AMS):
1. Demonstrate the use of logical reasoning and knowledge of the structure and function of
the human endocrine system, the eye, and the ear, the digestive system, metabolic
reactions, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the urinary system, body
fluids and electrolytes, and the reproductive system.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human endocrine system,
the eye, and the ear, the digestive system, metabolic reactions, the cardiovascular
system, the respiratory system, the urinary system, body fluids and electrolytes, and the
reproductive system. The student will demonstrate the use of appropriate technology
in the laboratory to study these systems.
3. Demonstrate the use of logical reasoning and knowledge of the structure and function
of the human endocrine system, the eye, and the ear, the digestive system, metabolic
reactions, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the urinary system, body
fluids and electrolytes, and the reproductive system.
Assessments (AMS):
Include:
Possible Quizzes
Major Exams
Laboratory Practical Exams
Comprehensive Final Examinations
SCANS (When Appropriate - AMS):
NA
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus as deemed necessary and appropriate.
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Course Requirements (AMS):
Lecture sessions are routine lecture/discussion periods with use of audiovisual aids. Labs meet once a
week according to a schedule handed out in the first lab session. Tutors are available upon request,
through the Counseling Service Office. Various self-help aids are available for purchase on an optional
basis. No extra credit activities or exercises are available for this course.
Students are expected to regularly attend all classes in which they are enrolled. Attendance may be
taken at any time during a lecture period. Students absent during that time will be counted as absent.
FINAL EXAM: If a student is unable to take an exam as scheduled, the student must petition the
instructor in writing prior to scheduled time of the final exam in order to reschedule the exam. Absence
from a final examination without valid reason will result in a grade of zero for the exam. Final
examinations may not be given early without prior approval of the Division Dean.
Attendance (AMS):
Attendance may be taken at any time during a lecture period. Students absent during that
time will be counted as absent.
Students who have not attended the class prior to the Official Report Date (ORD) will be dropped
from the class. Students may be dropped when the student has a failing average and absences
exceed 20% of the scheduled class dates, which for this class would be twice each week for
lecture and once each week for lab.
For Spring 2016, the ORD is February 2. The last day for student drop (LDD) is April 6, 2016.
Student Resources page: http://www.victoriacollege.edu/studentresources
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus as deemed necessary and appropriate.
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Biology 2402 Spring 2016 Tentative Class Calendar
Class schedule for Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 AM (promptly) until 9:15 AM
(Including Each Major Assignment and Examination - (AMS):
(Spring Break is between week 8 and 9.)
( Note!!! Page numbers may vary SLIGHTLY due to new edition of text )
Day/Date
Week/class
Chapter
Topic
Pages
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18
1
OFF
MLK HOLIDAY
W Jan 20
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17
Introduction/Syllabus/Special Senses 635-679
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25
2
2
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27
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M Feb 1
3
4
18
The Endocrine System
680-727
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3
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5
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8
4
6
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10
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7
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15
5
8
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17
M
22
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24
M
29
W Mar 2
M
7
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9
10
11
12
13
14
19
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22
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MID TERM EXAM
M/F
14-18
M
21
W
23
M
28
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30
M April 4
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9
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21
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11
12
22
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13
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18
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20
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25
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27
M May 2
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29
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M 9-11 16
Major Exam 1
OFF
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Chapters 17, 18
Cardiovascular System -The Blood
728-756
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Cardiovascular System – The Heart 757-801
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CV – Blood Vessels/hemodynamics 802-873
Lymphatic System/Immunity
875-917
CHAPTERS 19,20,21,22
SPRING BREAK (do some reading ahead)
23
Respiratory System
918-966
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24
Digestive System
967-1023
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25
Metabolism/Nutrition
1024-1064
26
Urinary System
1065-1109
MAJOR EXAM 3
27
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28
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29
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CHAPTERS 23,24,25,26
Fluid, e’lytes, acid-base metabolism
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Reproductive Systems
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Development & Inheritance
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Review/Catch-up
1110-1128
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1129-1180
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1181-1222
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FINAL EXAM Comprehensive, with emphasis
on Chapters 27, 28, 29
All dates are tentative and subject to alteration to fit the progress that is being made in class,
and other necessary changes, such as conflicting exams in lab, etc. Announcements of
changes will be made during class at least one or two sessions prior to the changes. It is
always a good idea to read ahead of the scheduled reading assignment, rather than be behind.
Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus as deemed necessary and appropriate.