COURSE SYLLABUS
BSC2086L
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II LAB
INSTRUCTOR:
Phone:
Email:
Office Location:
Office Hours:
Barbara Wiser
(727) 341-4337
wiser.barbara@spcollege.edu
SP/Gibbs, NS237B
As posted
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT:
Dean:
John Chapin
Email:
chapin.john@spcollege.edu
Office:
SE, UPC 337B
Phone:
(727) 341 – 6995
Academic Chair:
Email:
Office:
Phone:
Dr. Stephen J. Andrasik
Andrasik.Stephen@spcollege.edu
SP/Gibbs, SC 133B
(727) 341 - 4275
COURSE INFORMATION:
Course Description:
This course is a laboratory study of the specific structure and function of
the human body beginning with the cell and stressing the physical and
chemical processes important in maintenance of homeostasis. The
systems studied include lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, digestive,
cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive.
Course Objectives:
This course complements the lecture course by giving students hands-on
experience with material they have been exposed to in class. Models,
dissected materials, computer simulated experiments are some of the
methods used in this course to help the student develop an understanding
of the interrelationships of the structure of the human body and the
specific functions of its cells, tissues, organs and organ systems by
demonstrating knowledge of the endocrine, cardiovascular,
lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive
systems. The student will also develop knowledge of the chemical
principles that govern normal maintenance of homeostasis.
Prerequisite: BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L with a minimum grade of C
Pre or Corequisite: BSC 2086
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION:
Laboratory Manual: Amerman, 2nd edition, Exploring Anatomy &
Physiology in the Laboratory
ISBN Number: 978-161731-056-0
Textbook:
Library:
Marieb’s Human Anatomy and Physiology (10th edition)
Earlier editions of Marieb (7,8,9) or Tortora and Derrickson,
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12, 13) may also be
used.
http://www.spcollege.edu/libraries/
MEETING INFORMATION:
Course Location: As posted
Meeting Days: As posted
Class Times: As posted
IMPORTANT DATES:
Course Dates: January 11, 2016 – May 5, 2016
Withdrawal Date: March 23, 2016
Financial Aid: http://www.spcollege.edu/pages/dynamic.aspx?id=800
ATTENDANCE:
The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus
Addendum at http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/
For this class, attendance will be taken each lab meeting. Unexcused,
excessive lack of attendance (two missed labs) limits your participation in
the class and will affect your grade in the following manner:
If the excessive, unexcused absences occur before the withdrawal
date, SPC will give you a “WF”, which will affect future
financial aid.
If you do not wish to have a “WF”, YOU MUST WITHDRAW
YOURSELF. Instructors are no longer able to withdraw you.
If the excessive, unexcused absences occur after the withdrawal
date, you will receive an “F”.
Co-Requisite Lecture Course Policy: It is required to take a lecture
course along with this course. The lecture course may be taken
online or face to face. If you withdraw from lab, you must
withdraw from lecture since they are co-requisites.
STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS:
Expectations of Student by the Instructor:
All electronic devices such as cell phones, beepers, pagers, and related
devices are to be turned off prior to entering the classroom to avoid
disruption. Use of any device in these areas is a violation of College
Policy and subject to disciplinary action.
Each student’s behavior in the classroom is expected to contribute to a
positive learning/teaching environment, respecting the rights of others and
their opportunity to learn. No student has the right to interfere with the
teaching/learning process, including the posting of inappropriate materials
on chatroom or Web page sites.
The instructor has the authority to ask a disruptive student to leave the
classroom and to file disciplinary charges if disruptive behavior continues.
Be open to new information and new ways of learning. Read all of the
course information carefully and be vigilant about checking MyCourses for
any new announcements and/or assignments. Participate in classroom
activities and discussions and be respectful of other students. Keep up
with the course schedule and test deadlines. Please notify me via course
discussions, email, phone, or MyCourses if you have a concern.
Expectations of Instructor by the Student:
I will do my best to respond promptly to student email inquiries.
Assignments will be graded and scores posted on MyCourses as soon as
possible. I will provide as much help and feedback in understanding the
course material and assignments. My hope is that you learn not only the
course content but also different strategies for studying that might help in
future courses. There is a great deal of information in this course and it is
imperative that you stay on top of the material. I will respect you and your
ideas in the process. I encourage you to share work, life, earlier academic
experiences as they relate to the class work.
TIME REQUIREMENTS:
This class is very demanding. The minimum amount of study time usually
required to succeed in a science course is usually about 2 – 3 hours of study for
each semester hour of credit. Although labs are only 1 credit, to be successful
lab study may take more time than lecture study per week.
GRADING:
Quizzes (30%): Quizzes are given every week during the first 15
minutes of lab. They will consist of 10 fill in the blank questions
about material from the previous lab. Two quizzes will be
administered online through MyCourses. The lowest quiz will be
dropped. There will be no make-up quizzes unless approved by
the instructor. If you must be absent, you need to make up the lab
with another section during the SAME WEEK. You may not take a
quiz in another lab more than once.
Practicals (70%): Practicals consist of 50 fill in the blank questions
about material covered over the last 4 to 5 weeks. Practicals are
not cumulative. Each practical must be taken with your lab
section. If you must be absent at that time, you need to get
permission to take the practical with another section during the
SAME WEEK.
Final Course Grades will be based on a percentage basis:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 59% or below
No make-up assignments will be accepted unless with prior
instructor approval or documented reason for absence.
No extra credit assignments available in lab
CHEATING:
You are required to read and abide by the college’s Academic Honesty
Policy found at http://www.spcollege.edu/academichonesty/ Discipline
can range from a zero on a specific assignment to expulsion from the
class with a grade of F.
Students are NOT allowed to use lab notes/ images or any other
supplemental material for any quiz/practical, including online
quizzes. Cell phone or other electronic device out during testing is
considered cheating with an automatic zero and you may NOT drop
this grade.
SYLLABUS ADDENDUM:
Additional information about College wide polices may be found at
http://www.spcollege.edu/addendum/
Each student must read all topics within this syllabus and the content
of the links. If the student needs clarification on any items in the
syllabus or linked statements, he/she should contact the course
instructor.
If you remain enrolled after the drop date this signifies that you agree to
abide fully by the parameters set in this syllabus and syllabus addendum.
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES:
COLLEGE CALENDAR
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TUTORING SERVICES
http://www.spcollege.edu/Tutoring/
LEARNING SUPPORT CENTERS
http://www.spcollege.edu/support/
NEW INITIATIVE CENTER (NIP)
http://www.spcollege.edu/hec/nip/
BSC2086L Human Anatomy and Physiology Calendar
WEEK
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TOPICS
Introduction, Blood
Heart
Systemic Circulation
Lymphatic System and Immunity
Practical 1
Respiratory System
Endocrine System
Digestive System, Part 1
Spring Break
Digestive System, Part 2
Practical 2
Urinary System
Reproductive Systems
Female Reproductive Cycle and Development
Genetics
Practical 3