Salt Lake Community College
Biology Department
BIOL 2420 (BS): Human Physiology
Spring Semester 2014
SAMPLE SYLLABUS
Instructor: Kathy Bell, DVM, MPH
E-mail: kbell35@bruinmail.slcc.edu
Required Course Materials:
1) Textbook: Principles of Human Physiology, 5th edition by Stanfield.
2) Must have a computer capable of using appropriate course applications (e.g. Canvas) and
word-processing programs (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel).
Course Description: Prereq: BIOL 1610; CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1210 (all w/C grade or
better). Coreq: BIOL 2425. For HS and biology/science majors. A cellular and systemic
approach to the study of body functions, including physical and chemical processes and
interactions among the systems. Three hours of lecture per week and additional lab component
(BIOL 2425) required.
Student Preparation: This course will require considerable student preparation and study time.
A successful student will need to:
 Attend lecture regularly and pay attention.
 Read the chapter and PowerPoint before the material is covered in class.
 Review and fill in your notes after class while they are still fresh in your mind.
 Read the chapter again after class and take notes to add to those you took in class.
 Review and organize your notes and other material on a daily basis.
 Heed this recommendation for science students: for each hour in class, the student
should expect to spend 2-4 hours studying the material outside of class in order to be
successful in the course. You should be spending 6-12 hours a week studying.
COLLEGE-WIDE LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Core Themes of SLCC’s Mission focuses on Access and Success, Transfer Education,
Workforce Education and Community Engagement. As such, all courses and programs address
one or more of the below College-Wide Learning Outcomes. Upon successful completion of any
program at SLCC, students should:
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Acquire substantive knowledge in the discipline of their choice sufficient for further study,
and/or demonstrate competencies required by employers to be hired and succeed in the
workplace.
Communicate effectively.
Develop quantitative literacies necessary for their chosen field of study.
Think Critically.
Develop the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged, and/or to work with others in a
professional and constructive manner.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
In order to full-fill the goals of the College-wide Learning Outcomes, the following course
learning outcomes of been established for this course. Upon completion of this course a person
educated in Human Physiology should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the
following essential learning outcomes
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The functional organization of the human body
1. Biochemistry
2. Support and movement of the human body
The integration and control of functions in the human body
1. Nervous system
2. Endocrine system
Conduction within the human body
1. The fluid compartments of the body
2. Circulatory system
3. Respiratory system
Nutrient acquisition and waste removal
1. Digestive system
2. Urinary system
Defense mechanisms
1. Immune system
GENERAL POLICIES
Syllabus: This syllabus represents a “contract” between you the student and the instructor. It
is designed to insure course integrity and fairness as well as provide students with a clear
understanding of course expectations. The instructor and students are expected to use the
syllabus and schedule as a guide for the semester. Any deviation from the syllabus or schedule
will be discussed and agreed upon by the instructor and students.
Attendance: Attendance at one of the first two class meetings is MANDATORY! If you do NOT
attend at least one of the first two lectures, YOU RISK BEING DROPPED from the course by
the end of the day on January 17.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Students with medical, psychological, learning or other
disabilities desiring accommodations or services under ADA, should contact the Disability
Resource Center (DRC). The DRC determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of
these accommodations and services for the college. Please contact the DRC at the Student
Center, Suite 244, Redwood Campus, 4600 So. Redwood Rd, 84123. Phone: (801) 957-4659,
TTY: 957-4646, Fax: 957- 4947 or by linda.bennett@slcc.edu
Incomplete Grade and Withdraw from Class: A grade of “I” (Incomplete) is the instructor’s
option and is not given except only in the most extenuating of circumstances for which there is
verifiable written documentation. In order to receive an incomplete, nearly all course work must
have been completed (e.g. ~75%) with a passing grade. Last day to withdraw from class with
refund is February 3, without refund is March 24. It is the responsibility of the student to
drop/withdraw from this class, not the instructors.
Academic Dishonesty: Absolutely NOT tolerated and includes all forms of cheating and
plagiarism as outlined in the Student Code. Penalty for first offense will be a grade of “0” on
the assignment or exam; second offense will be an “E” for the course.
Electronic Devices: Cell Phones, pagers are to be turned off during class. Computers can be
used for note-taking and course-related purposes ONLY but should not be used during class for
working on other tasks (e.g. answer emails, Facebook, other classes etc.). You will be asked to
leave if your electronic device disrupts the class in anyway. Cell phones MUST be turned
completely OFF during exams.
Classroom recordings: Students may not record or publish information from the class without
written authorization from the instructor. If used without authorization you have violated
Privacy/Intellectual Property Rights.
Student Code of Conduct:
The student is expected to follow the SLCC Student Code of Conduct found at
http://www.slcc.edu/policies/docs/Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf
Other SLCC academic policies may be found in the SLCC 2013-2014 Catalog, the Spring
Semester Class Schedule and the Student Code of Conduct.
EVALUATION/GRADING
1. Exams (4 exams with lowest score dropped. So 3 exams counted and each is 18.75% of
grade): Exams will contain a variety of question types including multiple-choice, short answer,
fill in the blank, matching, and drawing/labeling questions. NO make-up exams will be given.
NO exams will be given at any other time than scheduled. That means you cannot take an
exam earlier or later than the time you are scheduled to take it in the section you are
registered for. NO EXCEPTIONS. Re-taking an exam is not an option.
2. Final Comprehensive Exam (18.75% of grade): The final exam is given during the final
exam period at the time scheduled by the college. You must take the final exam with the section
you are registered for. If you take the final exam with a section you are not registered for, you
will receive a zero on the final exam. The final exam will have a similar format as the other
exams. You cannot drop the final exam score. Make-up final exams will be offered only to
those students with extenuating circumstances with verifiable documentation (ex- conflicting
final exam time with another class, serious illness, death in the family, military duty, change in
employment). Make-up final exams must be completed within 2 school days of returning to
school.
3. Lab (BIOL 2425) (20% of grade): Taken concurrently. You may not count any scores
obtained in a previous semester.
4. Quizzes (4 quizzes with lowest score dropped. 5% of grade): Quizzes will be given at the
beginning of class on the dates listed at the end of the syllabus. Quizzes will cover material
presented since the previous quiz. NO make-up quizzes will be given. NO quizzes will be
given at any other time than scheduled. That means you cannot take a quiz earlier or
later than the time you are scheduled to take it in the section you are registered for. If you
take a quiz with a section you are not registered for, you will receive a zero on the quiz. If you
come to class late, you will not be allowed to take the quiz late. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Summary of Grading:
4 exams with lowest score
dropped and final exam
Laboratory
Quizzes
Total
Percent
18.75% each X 4 = 75%
20%
5%
100%
Your final class grade will be determined by the following scale:
Percentage
Grade
93-100
A
90-92
A87-89
B+
83-86
B
80-82
B77-79
C+
73-76
C
70-72
C67-69
D+
63-66
D
D60-62
Less than 60
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BIOLOGY 2420 TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
(We may run ahead or behind of this schedule)
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Lecture Topic
Introduction to Physiology
Cell Structure and Function
Cell Metabolism
Cell Membrane Transport
Chemical Messengers and Cell Signaling
Endocrine System
Action Potentials
Nervous System – Synapses
Nervous System – CNS
Nervous System – Sensory Systems
Nervous System – ANS
Muscle Physiology
Muscle Physiology – cont’d
Cardiovascular System – Heart
Cardiovascular System – Circulation
Cardiovascular System – Blood
Respiratory System – Ventilation
Respiratory System – Gas Exchange
Urinary System
Exam 4
Digestive System
Immune System
Final Exam
Chapter/Reading
1 (p. 1-12), 21 (p. 616-20)
2
3, 21 (p. 603-11)
4
5
6, 21 (p. 611-16, 619-27), 1 (p. 13(p. 649-54)
7
8
9
10 (p. 253-69)
11
12
12
13
14
15
16
17
18, 19
20
23 (p. 669-91)
*Some chapters contain self-study sections. You are responsible for learning this material on
your own.