Heartland Community College
Math and Science Division
Student Syllabus for BIOL 181-01
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Spring 2011
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 2
Meeting times:
 Lecture  BIOL 181-04: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:45 PM [ICB 1103]
 Lab  BIOL 181-04L1: Tuesdays from 7:00-8:50 PM [ICB 1001 ] or
BIOL 181-04L2: Thursdays from 7:00-8:50 PM [ICB 1001]
Instructor Information:
Britney Boerma
Adjunct Biology Faculty
Phone: 217-871-1434; e-mail: britney.boerma@heartland.edu
The Division Secretary is June Thomas. 268-8640.
Office hours: by appointment
Catalog Description:
BIOL 181: Anatomy and Physiology I
Prerequisite: One year of high school biology or college level biology course within the last three years, BIOL 099
with a grade of C or better, or assessment; and MATH 096 or MATH 099 with a grade of C or better, or
assessment. This course is the first in a two semester sequence dealing with the structure and function of the
human body that begins with the biochemical, cellular and tissue levels of organization, homeostasis and feedback
loops. Information from all levels of biological organization is presented for the integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
nervous, and endocrine systems. The course explores both the normal and pathologic conditions. The laboratory
exercises use human models and preserved sheep organs. (BIOL 182 completes the sequence)
TEXTBOOKS:
Shier, D., Butler, J., and Lewis, R. (2010) Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition. Boston: Wm. C.
Brown
Terry R. Martin (2008) Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab Manual, 10th edition, Wm. C. Brown
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFERABILITY:
BIOL 181 fulfills 4 of the 7(A.A.) or 8(A.S.) semester hours of credit in the Life/Physical Sciences required for the
A.A. or A.S. degree. BIOL 181 should transfer as part of the General Education Core Curriculum described in the
Illinois Articulation Initiative to other Illinois colleges and universities participating in the IAI. However, students
should consult an academic advisor for transfer information regarding particular institutions. Refer to the IAI web
page for information as well at the www.itransfer.org
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To provide beginning health career students with a reasonable broad based background in the systemic
study of human structure and function.
2. To develop an understanding of the complementary nature of biological structure and function.
3. To develop an understanding of the interrelationships and interdependencies of the structure and functions
of the various body systems.
4. To develop student understandings of anatomical and physiological terms related to the human body.
5. To develop an academic and professional attitude toward the human form and its functions.
6. To present basic laboratory techniques and procedures including proper care and treatment of laboratory
equipment and dissection specimens.
7. To develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of the internal envionment, homeostasis and
homeostatic regulating mechanisms.
8. To provide an understanding of normal structure and function as a basis for an understanding of pathology.
TOPIC OUTLINE FOR THE COURSE AND LABS:
1.
Anatomy and Physiology Introduction
2.
Cells
3.
Tissues
4.
Integumentary System
5.
Skeletal System
6.
Muscular System
7.
Nervous System
8.
Endocrine System
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Instruction will take the form of lecture, discussion, and lab work. Lectures and labs will make extensive use of
visual aids to aid student learning. Lab activities will include use of the microscope, models, animal dissection,
and interactive CD-ROM exercises. While some overlap will naturally occur, lectures will primarily focus on
physiology, while labs will be concerned with anatomical terminology and identification.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Lecture exams, lab reports, reading summaries, quizzes and exams
The final grade will be based on the following percentages:
75% of the final grade will be based on the lecture percentage
25% of the final grade will be based on the lab percentage
POLICIES ON PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE:
GRADING
The following is taken from the HCC Catalog and Student Handbook (p.168).
Heartland Community College - Philosophy of Grades
The Heartland Community College grading philosophy grows out of our vision of educational excellence. This
common philosophy provides a framework for each academic division and instructor as they establish their own
individual course grading system, evaluation methods, and course policies using the shared general rubrics for
letter grades given below.
Letter grades serve as a vehicle to promote meaningful evaluation of student achievement, to inform students of
academic progress, and, as necessary, to improve student performance, habits, and practices. Using a letter grade
as a prerequisite for subsequent courses means we believe that the grade was assigned through a conscious
judgment about a student's readiness to proceed to more advanced study.
At Heartland, students' academic achievement is measured by their mastery of course objectives and content. We
challenge students to meet these recognized standards of achievement and we assign grades based on their success
in doing so. Simply stated, we believe that the responsibility for academic achievement rests with the student and
that holding students responsible for their learning promotes their academic growth.
Letter Grade Category
A (4.0)
This grade represents consistently outstanding performance that demonstrates superior
understanding and skillful use of important course concepts. Performance at this level signifies that the
student is extremely well prepared to continue with more advanced study of the subject.
B (3.0)
This grade represents performance significantly beyond the level necessary to achieve the course
objectives. Work is of high quality but not consistently at an outstanding level. Performance at this level
signifies that the student is well prepared to continue with more advanced study of the subject.
C (2.0)
This grade represents an acceptable achievement of the course objectives. Performance at this level
signifies that the student is reasonably well prepared to continue with more advanced study of the subject.
D (1.0)
This grade represents less than adequate performance. It signifies questionable readiness to proceed
with more advanced study of the subject.
F (0.0)
This grade reflects unacceptable performance. The student is not yet ready to proceed with more
advanced study of the subject, and must repeat the course successfully to receive credit.
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
In addition to reading the textbook, students are required to read and summarize articles written for health
professionals.
INCOMPLETES:
An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the withdrawal date, can reasonably be expected to pass
the course. Incompletes may be granted only when justified by extreme circumstances (e.g., serious illness,
accident, death or serious illness in the immediate family). Incomplete grades are not given for such reasons as
unjustified failure to appear for the final examination. A written agreement, outline the requirements to be met,
must be signed by the instructor and the student. The agreed upon requirements must be completed no later than
the end of the following semester (spring semester for incompletes granted during the fall, and
the following fall for incompletes given during the spring and summer semesters). The instructor will assign a
grade by the agreed upon date, or the incomplete will be changed to an “F” if the requirements are not completed.
(From HCC Syllabus Guidelines)
STUDENT CONDUCT:
Once again, as a courtesy, students should take care not to disrupt the class or distract the teacher with
inappropriate behavior, students who do so will be asked to leave. Students are expected to comply with the
“Student Code of Conduct” printed on p. 168-169 of the Student Handbook. Misconduct by a student is subject to
Student Disciplinary Procedures stated within the Student Handbook.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PLAGIARISM:
The Heartland Community college policies on academic integrity and/or plagiarism from HCC syllabus guidelines
are quoted below. In this course violations of the policy will automatically result in a “0" on the assignment and
may result in an F for the course.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a fundamental principle of collegial life at Heartland Community College and is essential to
the credibility of the College’s educational programs. Moreover, because grading may be competitive, students
who misrepresent their academic work violate the right of their fellow students. The College, therefore, views any
act of academic dishonest as a serious offense requiring disciplinary measures, including course failure,
suspension, and even expulsion from the College. In addition, an act of academic dishonesty may have unforeseen
effects far beyond any officially imposed penalties.Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to
cheating, aiding or suborning cheating or other acts of academic dishonesty, plagiarism, misrepresentation of data,
falsification of academic records or documents and unauthorized access to computerized academic or
administrative records or systems. Definitions of these violations may be found in the college catalog.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the presenting of others’ ideas as if they were your own. When you write a paper, create
a project, do a presentation or create anything original, it is assumed that all the work, except for that which is
attributed to another author or creator, is your own. Plagiarism is considered a serious academic offense and may
take the following forms:
 Copying word-for-word from another source and not giving that source credit.
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Paraphrasing the work of another and not giving that source credit.
Adopting a particularly apt phrase as your own.
Using an image or a copy of an image without crediting its source.
Paraphrasing someone else’s line of thinking in the development of a topic as if it were your own.
Receiving excessive help from a friend or elsewhere, or using another project as if it were your own.
[Adapted from the Modern Language Association’s MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York:
MLA, 1995: 26]
Note that word-for-word copying is not the only form of plagiarism. The penalties for plagiarism may be severe,
ranging from failure on the particular piece of work, failure in the course or expulsion from school in extreme
cases.
SUPPORT SERVICES:
Heartland Library Information
The Library, located in the Students Commons Buildings (SCB) at the Raab Road campus, provides Heartland
students with a full range of resources including books, online journal databases, videos, newspapers, periodicals,
reserves, and interlibrary loan. Librarians are available to assist in locating information.
For more information please call the Library (309) 268-8200 or (309) 268-8292
Tutoring Center
Heartland Community College offers tutoring in various forms at no cost to
Heartland students at the Academic Support Center (ASC) in Normal and at the Pontiac
and Lincoln Centers. Tutors are available at convenient times throughout the week.
Study groups, group tutoring facilitated by a specially-trained tutor, are also available by
request. For more information about services available at each location, please call the
ASC in Normal (309) 268-8231; the Pontiac Center (815) 842-6777; the Lincoln Center
(217) 735-1731.
Testing Center
The Testing Center provides a quiet environment for students to complete make-up exams, online exams, and
exams for students with special accommodations. Students may be able to complete exams in the Testing Center if
arrangements are made with their instructor. For more information, contact the Testing Center at (309) 268-8231.
TENTATIVE BIOL 181-04 SCHEDULE SPRING 2011
Week
Tuesday/
Thursday Date
Lecture Topic [Chapter in textbook]
1
January 11
January 13
Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology (chapter 1)
Cells (chapter 3)
2
January 18
January 20
Cells (chapter 3)
Tissues (chapter 5)
3
January 25
January 27
Tissues (chapter 5)
Exam #1
February 1
February 3
Integumentary System (chapter 6)
4
5
February 8
February 10
Skeletal System (chapter 7)
6
February 15
February 17
Joints of the Skeletal System (chapter 8)
Exam #2
7
February 22
February 24
Muscular System (chapter 9)
8
March 1
March 3
Nervous System I (chapter 10)
Exam #3
9
March 8
March 10
No Classes (Spring Break)
10
March 15
March 17
Nervous System I (chapter 10)
11
March 22
March 24
Nervous System II (chapter 11)
12
March 29
March 31
Nervous System II (chapter 11)
13
April 5
April 7
Nervous System III (chapter 12)
Exam #4
Nervous System III (chapter 12)
14
April 12
April 14
Endocrine System (chapter 13)
15
April 19
April 21
16
April 26
April 28
Endocrine System (chapter 13)
Exam #5
Final
Week
May 3
May 5
FINAL EXAM
TENTATIVE BIOL 181-04 SCHEDULE SPRING 2011
Tuesday/
Week Thursday
Date
January 11
1
January 13
Lab Activity [Chapter in Lab Manual]
Scientific method and measurements (1)
Body organization and terminology (2)
2
January 18
January 20
NO LABS THIS WEEK – MLK HOLIDAY
3
January 25
January 27
4
February 1
February 3
5
February 8
February 10
6
February 15
February 17
The Microscope (4)
Cellular Structure (5)
Cell Cycle (7)
Epithelial Tissue (8)
Connective Tissue (9)
Muscle & Nervous Tissue (10)
Integumentary System (11)
Structure of Bone (12)
Organization of the Skeleton (13)
Skull (14)
Vertebral Column & Thoracic Cage (15)
Pectoral Girdle & Upper Limbs (16)
7
February 22
February 24
Pelvic Girdle & Lower Limbs (17)
The Joints (18)
8
March 1
March 3
MIDTERM EXAM
9
March 8
March 10
MIDTERM BREAK – NO CLASSES
10
March 15
March 17
11
March 22
March 24
Skeletal Muscle Structure (19)
Muscles: Face & Head (20)
Muscles: Chest, Shoulder & Arm (21)
Muscles of the Abdominal Wall (22)
Muscles of the Hip & Lower Limb (23)
12
March 29
March 31
13
April 5
April 7
14
April 12
April 14
15
April 19
April 21
16
April 26
April 28
Finals May 3
Week May 5
Nervous Tissue & Nerves (25)
Reflex Arc & Reflexes (27)
Meninges & Spinal Cord (26)
Brain & Cranial Nerves (28)
Hemisphere Dominance
Ear, Hearing Tests (30)
Vision Tests (32)
Dissection Sheep Brain (29)
Dissection Sheep Eye (31)
Endocrine System (33)
Final Lab Exam
NO LAB
NOTE: An extended tentative schedule with reading assignments and in-class activities will be handed out. Other activities may be
assigned (for credit) that are not listed. Work assigned in class cannot be made-up.