Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Biology 224
Section 1001
Great Basin College
Syllabus
Fall, 2014
Professor: Pete Bagley
Office: Lundberg Hall 109B
Phone: 753-2229
E-mail: peter.bagley@gbcnv.edu
Office Hours: M, W & Th, 11:00am-12:00pm;
T, 9:30am-12:00pm; & by appointment.
Lecture Reading Assignments and Exam Dates:
Chapter
15
16
17
Topic
Autonomic Nervous System
Sense Organs
Endocrine System
Exam I, Monday, Sept 15
18
19
20
Circulatory System: Blood
Circulatory System: Heart
Circulatory System: Vessels
Exam II, Monday, Oct 6
21
22
23
Lymphatic & Immune Systems
Respiratory System
Urinary System
Exam III, Monday, Nov 10
25
27
28
Digestive System
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Exam IV, Monday, Dec 8
Reading assignments and exam dates are tentative, and may be changed at the discretion of the
instructor. Any changes will be announced in class,
Required Texts: Anatomy and Physiology. 6th ed. Saladin. ISBN 978-0-07-337825-1
Lab Manual: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual. 6th ed. Wise.
ISBN 978-0-07-735114-4
Lab Schedule
Week Date____
1
Aug 26
Exercise
24 & 25
Topic
Taste/Smell & Somatic Senses
2
Sept 2
26 & 27
Eyes & Ear
3
Sept 9
28
Endocrine System
4
Sept 16
29 & 30
Blood
5
Sept 23
Exam I / 31
Heart
6
Sept 30
32
EKG
7
Oct 7
34 & 35
Arteries
8
Oct 14
36 & 38
Veins & Blood Pressure
9
Oct 21
Exam II
10
Oct 28
39 & 40
Respiratory System
11
Nov 4
42
Digestive System
12
Nov 11
Holiday
13
Nov 18
44 & 45
Urinary System
14
Nov 25
46 & 47
Reproductive Systems
15
Dec 2
Exam III
Always read the lab exercise ahead of time. Knowing the procedure allows the excise to go more
smoothly and quickly.
Catalog Description:
BIOL 224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits) A continuation of Biology 223 with
consideration of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive
systems; increased emphasis on body chemistry. Concurrent enrollment in a corresponding lab
section is required for this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 223.
Method of Instruction:
Live lecture and laboratory
Grading System and Policies:
The grade for this course will be based on two components: performance in lecture; and
laboratory. They will be weighted 75% for the lecture, and 25% for the lab. The lecture grade
will be based on four, one hour exams, worth 100 points each. The lab grade will be based on
three practical exams worth 50 points each. The grading scale is as follows:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
> 60% = F
All exams and lab practicals will be held on the dates listed in the syllabus. Any changes to that
schedule will be announced in class well in advance. Missing an exam due to personal reasons
or illness must be approved in advance if possible, or by contacting me within 24 hours of the
exam in the case of emergency. Make up exams will be allowed and scheduled at my discretion.
Lab practicals are difficult to set up. As a result, make up lab practicals will only be scheduled in
unusual circumstances. In these cases the format of the exam may change. Do not miss lab
practicals! The lab quizzes will be scheduled at random throughout the semester. There will be
no make ups for lab quizzes.
Attendance will not be taken, but be advised: Regular attendance is the single most important
thing you can do to get and maintain a good grade.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified
students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A
qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Director of Services for
Students with Disabilities (Julie G. Byrnes) will assist qualified students with disabilities in
securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services. For more
information or further assistance, please call 775-753-2271.
Academic Honesty Statement:
Great Basin College considers academic honesty one of its highest values. A student who
obtains academic credit for work that is not the product of his or her own effort is being
dishonest and undermining the academic integrity of the college. Students are expected to be the
sole authors of their work. Use of another’s ideas must be accompanied by specific citation and
reference. In addition, a learner may not submit the same work for credit in more than one
course. The disciplinary consequences of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty
include non-acceptance of work submitted, a failing grade in the course, and/or or other
disciplinary action as outlined in Great Basin College’s Student Conduct Policy.
This syllabus does not in any way represent a contract. It is a reflection of the intent of the
instructor, but do recognize that it is an organic construct that may change as the semester
progresses. Any changes will be announced in class.
Learning Outcomes and Measurements:
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to factually recall and conceptually
integrate at a level appropriate to a 200 level allied health
program, details of the following human organ systems:
Autonomic Nervous System
Sensory
Endocrine
Circulatory
Lymphatic/Immune
Respiratory
Urinary
Digestive
Reproductive
Measurement
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Lecture exam, laboratory practicals
Course Objectives and Outcomes:

Comprehension of the processes and structures of the human nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Measurement of Objectives:
Course learning objectives will be assessed with two distinct tools. Lecture exams will consist of
multiple choice questions that will test three types of knowledge: recall of factual information;
definitions of terminology; and conceptual integrative and analytic thinking. Laboratory
exercises will include obvious aspects of learning details of human anatomy, as well the
conceptual and technical skills necessary to understand function. Laboratory practicals will
emphasize recall of the various manipulative, study objects, and dissection specimens used in the
exercises, as well as testing that the students understand the concepts and principles that were
generated with these devices.