COURSE SYLLABUS
BIOL 2304/2101 Human Anatomy, Spring 2015
Time
Location
23277--006 Lecture
MW 6:00 – 7:20 PM
PIN 710
23229-006 Lab
MW 7:30 -8:50 PM
PIN 701
Section
BIOL 2304 HUMAN ANATOMY LECTURE (3-3-0). Lecture component of Human Anatomy. A detailed
study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on gross and histological study of the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, and reproductive systems. Corequisite enrollment in laboratory course (BIOL 2101) also required.
Skills: I, Prerequisites: High school biology with proof of competency through ACC departmental exam.
BIOL 2101 HUMAN ANATOMY LAB (1-0-3). Laboratory component of Human Anatomy. Emphasis on
lab-based study of gross and histological anatomy. Corequisite enrollment in lecture course (BIOL 2304)
Skills: I, Prerequisites: High school biology with proof of competency through ACC departmental exam.
Instructional Methodology: Lecture and lab.
Course Rationale: This course is designed for students entering professional programs such as nursing,
especially those who will be transferring to another institution. It provides a foundation for the clinical topics
covered in those courses by requiring mastery of factual material, laboratory techniques, and problem-solving
skills.
Contacting Instructor:
Charles Wayne
Phone/message: 512-223-8211
Fax: 512-223-8900
Office: PIN Rm 806
e-mail: cwayne@austincc.edu
website: www.ausitncc.edu/cwayne
Office Hours:
(M 5:00 – 6:00, MW 2:00 – 3:00 PM, PIN 806) (TTh 12:00 – 1:00 PM, PIN
806) and by appointment.
Textbook:
Human Anatomy , by Michael McKinley and Valerie O’Loughlin, 3rd edition.
The McGraw Hill Publishing Company ISBN13: 978-0073378091,
ISBN10: 0073378097. If you can find it, the 2nd edition will be fine. Fifth, sixth or
seventh editions of Human Anatomy by Elaine N. Marieb, Patricia Brady Wilhelm,
Jon B. Mallatt are also good.
Lab Manual:
A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Seventh
Edition [Loose Leaf ] Kent M. Van De Graff (Author), David A.
Morton (Author), John L. Crawley (Author) ISBN-10: 0895828758 | ISBN13: 978-0895828750 Bring to every lab class. Earlier editions are okay.
Other:
Course Notes (download from www.austincc.edu/cwayne )
Safety eyewear that meets Z87.1 standards
Closed-toed shoes for lab classes using chemicals, biohazards or sharps
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Course Description:
Lecture component of Human Anatomy. A detailed study of the structures of the human body with emphasis
on gross and histological study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Skills Requirements:
Reading, writing, and mathematics proficiency as determined by the COMPASS or ASSET test, or by the
statewide THEA test, or by providing an official transcript from another college.
Course Prerequisite:
High school biology with proof of competency through ACC department exam.
Course Corequisite: BIOL 2101.
Course Rationale:
This course is designed for students entering professional programs. It provides a foundation for the clinical
topics covered in those courses by requiring mastery of factual material, laboratory techniques, and problemsolving skills. This course is a prerequisite for Introduction to Microbiology (BIOL 2420) and Human
Physiology (BIOL 2305/2102) and is intended to adequately prepare students for these courses and for health
sciences programs.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Course-Level:
Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include:
 Identify and describe gross and microscopic anatomical structures of all body systems in detail and on an
appropriate level (knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis)
 Identify and describe anatomical location, gross structures, and histological structure of tissues and
organs of the human body
General Education:
As a Core Curriculum course, students completing this course will demonstrate competence in:
 Demonstrating higher level critical thinking skills, solving problems, and following directions
 Directing their own learning activities to meet course objectives
Departmental Common Course Objectives:
The ACC Biology Department has specified the content for this course in the departmental common course
objectives. The departmental objectives are located at http://www.austincc.edu/biology/ccobjectives.
Instructional Methodology:
Online Notes, Online Lectures, Animations and traditional lab exercises.
Rules and Attendance
Your performance depends heavily on your class and lab attendance. Regular attendance will improve your
chances for success. You are responsible for all materials, activities, assignments or announcements covered
in class, regardless of your reason for being absent. All materials covered in lectures, textbook, handouts and
assigned readings are “fair game” for lecture exams. The exact dates of exams can be changed to
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accommodate changes in the syllabus or wishes of the majority of students. Any changes will be announced
ahead of time. Keep your syllabus updated as changes are made. There is no excuse for forgetting an
important date.
Lecture attendance is important but will not be regularly checked or graded but will be informally monitored.
If your percent grade is within 1 point of a letter grade, your final letter grade will be determined by your
attendance and participation in lecture and lab. Experience has proven over and over again that poor
attendance results in poor grades!
Preparation and Study Time
The course schedule indicates reading assignments for each lecture and lab period. Read the assigned
material before coming to that day’s class or lab. If you want to get a good grade in this course, expect to
spend about two hours studying and reading outside of class for every hour in class. Since you are in class 5
hour per week (lecture and lab) then you should expect to spend at least 10 to 15 hours per week studying
and preparing for this class. The most common cause of poor grades is not being able, or willing, to schedule
enough study time outside of class.
Grading (Lecture)
Lecture: There will be 4 - 5, 100 point lecture/lab exams. These tests will include material over the topics
from the lecture, textbook, handouts and assigned readings. The exam may include true and false, multiplechoice, essay, fill-in-the-blank and cross-matching types of questions. Except for the final exam, you will be
allowed to drop your lowest exam. The exam schedule is available in the schedule at the end of this syllabus.
The lecture counts for 70% of your grade. Makeups are available if the student contacts the teacher and
explains the reason for the makeup. It is up to the teacher to decide whether the emergency warrants a
makeup exam.
Note: the Scantron machine sometimes makes mistakes, particularly when you change an answer and do not
completely erase the other choice. In order to verify these mistakes you must also write the correct answer in
the space provided on the question sheet. Challenges to the machine's accuracy will not be accepted if you
did not do so. You have until the next class period, after the Scantron is returned, to challenge its accuracy.
Extra Credit
Extra Credit: A total of 10 extra lecture test points are possible for the semester: A 5 – 10 page research
paper may be written to obtain a maximum of 10 points. The maximum credit per page is 1 point. The paper
must have a minimum of 5 pages. The topic must be approved by the instructor. The format and
requirements for writing the paper are available on Blackboard.
Laboratory (30% of Course Grade)
Lab Tests: There will be 4 - 5 lab tests. They will be announced and may include short answer, matching,
fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice or essay. Except for the final exam, you will be allowed to drop your
lowest exam. If you miss an exam, for any reason, this will count as the one you drop. Unannounced lab
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quizzes will be given and may include true and false, fill in the blank, essay, matching or short answers.
These are counted as extra credit. The lab exams count for 60% of your lab grade. Lab Exams and quizzes
cannot be made up.
Lab Project
Lab Project: Students will work in groups consisting of 3 - 4 students and produce a video or power point
presentation that describes a body system that can be used to facilitate the understanding of any of the
scheduled lab exercises. This project will be graded and count for 20% of your lab grade. A more detailed
description is available on blackboard. Samples of some previous projects are available in the lab.
Lab Book and Data Sheets
Lab Book: The lab book data sheets, questions and additional material should be filled during lab class time
and if needed, completed at home. The lab book will be collected at the end of the semester and will be
graded. If it is not turned an Incomplete will be given for the course. The lab book data sheets count for 20%
of your lab grade. Sample lab books are available in the lab. Requirements for the lab book are available
on Bb.
Test and Lab Values
Type of Assessment
Number of
Exams
Points for
each
assessment
Lecture component- 70% of your grade for the course
Total Points
Grade
Weighting
Percent of
Overall grade
Lectures Exams*
5
500
70%
70%
100
Lab Component- 30% of your grade for the course
Practicals*
5
100
500
60%
18%
Lab Book
1
100
100
20%
6%
A/V Project
1
100
100
20%
6%
*
The number of lecture exams and practicals may change but the percent of the overall grade will remain the
same.
Grade Calculation:
COURSE GRADE: your grade for this course will be based upon your combined performance in the lecture
and lab. Your lecture exam average will constitute 70% of your overall course grade; your laboratory exam
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average will comprise the remaining 30%. Your approximate grade can be determined at any time using the
chart below and the following formula: Current grade = (current lecture average x 0.70) + (current lab
average x 0.30) Human Physiology (Biology 2304/2101) is treated as a single course that includes both
lecture and lab. After Completion of the lecture and lab a single grade is calculated. Two courses will appear
on your transcript, both with the same grade.
Final Grade Scale:
A = 90–100%; B = 80–89%; C = 70–79%; D = 60–69%; F = 0–59%
Additional Important Information
Course Policies
Attendance/Class Participation
Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance
or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students
from the class.
Withdrawal Policy
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll
should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right
to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she
should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is
also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.
Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be
charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.
State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire
undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course
withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the
ACC college catalog. The last day to withdraw from a class this semester is Monday, April 27.
Reinstatement
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Students who have withdrawn from the course will need to meet with the professor to discuss possible reinstatement
to the course.
Incompletes
An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of
the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the
established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor
but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.
Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty
A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of
the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework
that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. Students must follow all
instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations,
placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty
include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying
documents.
Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and
may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion
from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other
policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech,
peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to
accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the
educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and
assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a
learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of
responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply
with college rules and procedures.
Statement on Students with Disabilities
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Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students
with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them
through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Students are encouraged to request
accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the
semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.
Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must
provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before
accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made
after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.
Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved
Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of
time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.
Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at
http://www.austincc.edu/sas
Safety Statement
Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for
study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and
safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be
found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond
our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus
Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how
to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be
found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.
Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to
all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another
individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or
barred from attending future activities.
You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone
who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be
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immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred
from attending future activities.
Official Biology Department Policy Concerning Student Use of Organisms in the Classroom and
Laboratory:
Most ACC biology classes, particularly those with laboratory components, use actual organisms during
instruction in addition to images and models. ACC students generally are preparing for real-world careers
requiring workers with hands-on experience. These careers include health care, veterinary work, horticultural
and agricultural work. Other students plan to transfer to four-year colleges and will be participating in
biological research where hands-on experience is equally important.
Organisms used at ACC are fundamental in biology instruction and they are utilized to teach specific
skills and knowledge. Their condition and usage varies from course to course. Students will be
expected to actively participate in these activities. Students with particular concerns in this matter should
consult with their instructor and/or departmental officials before enrolling in a laboratory course so that they
can know what will be required of them.
Some organisms are observed alive while others are dead and preserved in various ways. Student
manipulation of organisms ranges from culturing living organisms to dissecting preserved ones. Some
examples include, but are not limited to: bacterial culturing for microbiology courses; cat, pig or rat
dissection for anatomy courses; skeleton and pelt examination for field biology; and use of frogs in
physiology experiments.
Specific safety information for each activity will be discussed at the beginning of the activity. For those
activities that require specific safety training, a student who is late and misses the safety training will not be
able to participate in the activity. The comprehensive science safety policy can be found at:
http://www.austincc.edu/sci-safe/
Use of ACC email
All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail
account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will
send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this
account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using
this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with
instructors and staff. Information about ACCmail, including instructions on setting up an account,
can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/
Testing Center Policy
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Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing
center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the
Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take
the exam. To request an exam, one must have:
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ACC Photo ID
Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)
Course Number (e.g.,1301)
Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)
Course Section (e.g., 005)
Instructor's Name
Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room,
regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the
semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/
Student And Instructional Services
ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of
opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at:
http://www.austincc.edu/support/
Links to many student services and other information can be found at:
http://www.austincc.edu/
ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in
the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at:
http://www.austincc.edu/tutor
For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab
Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.
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Biology 2304 Human Anatomy - Biology 2101Human Anatomy Lab
Course Schedule: Spring, 2015, Lecture Section 23277-006, Lab Section 23229-006 PIN Campus
Wk
Date
Lecture Topic
1
Jan19
Reading
Laboratory Topic
Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes)
Ch1
No Classes
Introduction to Course, Blackboard, Web Page
Ch2
L1:Terminology, Safety
Cell Structures1
Ch4
L2: The Microscope
Supplemental
Materials
Jan21
2
Jan26
P/M
Ch5
Jan28
3
Feb2
L3:Epithelial Tissues
Tissues1
Integument
P/M
Ch6
L4: Connective Tissues
Ch7
L5:Integument
Skeletal System1
Ch7
Lab Exam (L1 –L5)
P/M
Bone Handout
Lecture Exam I
Ch8
L6-8:Bones
APR
Skeletal System1
Ch9
L6-8:Bones
Articulations1
Ch10
L6-8:Joints, L11: Human
Muscles
Muscle Tissue
Ch11-13
L11: Human Muscles
Muscular System
Ch14
Lab Exam II (L6 – L8)
Bone & Cartilage
Feb4
4
5
6
Feb9
Feb11
Feb16
Feb18
Feb23
Feb25
7
8
Mar2
Mar4
Mar9
L9-10: Skeletal Muscles Cat
Nerve Tissue1
Lecture Exam II
Ch15-18
L9-10: Skeletal Muscles Cat
PNS
Ch15-18
L12-13: Nerve Tissue, Spinal
Cord
P/M
Handout
APR
P/M
Human
Musculature
Movie (Bb)
P/M
APR
P/M
APR
Ch15-18
ANS, CNS
Mar11
L12-13:Human Brain ,Sheep
Brain Dissection
Mar16 – Mar22 Spring Break
10
9
Mar23
CNS
Ch15-18
11
12
Mar25
Mar30
Apr1
Apr6
Apr8
Apr13
P/M
Lab Exam III (L11 – L14)
Sensory Structures1
10
L14:Sensory Structures Eye
Dissection
Lecture Exam III
Ch19
L15:-Blood
Intro to Cardiovascular system, blood1
Ch21
L16-17: Human Heart & Blood
Vessels
Heart1
Ch22
L16-17:Sheep & Cow Heart
Blood Vessels1
Ch23
L16-17: Blood Vessels Cat
Lymphatic System
Ch24
L16-17:Blood Vessels Cat
Respiratory Structures
L18:Heart, Blood Vessels
Review
P/M
P/M
APR
P/M
APR
Apr15
13
Apr20
Lecture Exam IV
Ch25
Digestive System
14
Apr22
Apr27
L18:Lymphatic System
APR
Lab Exam IV (L15 –L18)
Digestive System
Ch26
L19:Respiratory System
Urinary System1
Ch26
L20:Digestive System
P/M
APR
Urinary/Reproductive Systems
Ch27
L21:Urinary System
P/M
APR
Reproductive System
Ch28
L22: Reproductive System
Endocrine System
Ch20
L23: Endocrine System
Apr29
15
16
May4
May6
May11
Lecture Exam V (Final Exam)
P/M
APR
Lab Exam V (L19 –L23)
May13
PM - Pictures and movies to help with lab material provided on laptop computers
APR- Anatomy & Physiology Revealed is available in lab and Learning Lab
L – Lab Exercise that needs to be downloaded from web site
Bb – Black Board
1Located on Blackboard. The online lectures are considered the equivalent of in class lectures. Test
questions will be taken from the lectures and included in tests according to the schedule above.
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