Ocean County College
Department of Science
Laboratory Human Anatomy & Physiology I – BIOL 130L
Course Syllabus
PROFESSOR’S NAME: Professor Christine Spencer M.S.
COURSE TITLE & NUMBER: Laboratory Human Anatomy & Physiology I
(BIOL 130L)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course studies basic biochemistry, physiology, and histology of the cell, of tissues,
and of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems (excluding the
autonomic nervous system). Dissection and laboratory instrumentation reinforce all
lecture material. It is highly recommended that students enrolling in this course have
taken (a) high school biology or BIOL 114 or BIOL 119 and (b) high school chemistry or
CHEM 180.
CO-REQUISITE: Enrollment in BIOL 130
SEMESTER: Fall 2012
OFFICE: Hiering Science Building, Toms River Campus, Room 133
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER:
(732) 255-0400 extension 2444
E-Mail Address: christine_spencer@portal.ocean.edu or cspencer@ocean.edu
Office Hours: (on campus Heiring Building 133)
Monday 11:45am – 12:15pm, Tuesday 11:00am – 12:00 pm, Wednesday 11:45am –
12:15 pm, Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
To arrange a meeting with your instructor in addition to the regularly scheduled
office hours, please contact your instructor directly or the Department of Science at
732-255-0378 or at the following email address: khamilton@ocean.edu
REQUIRED TEXT AND OTHER MATERIALS:
Required:
Available in the Ocean County College Bookstore
Anatomy & Physiology Customized Lab Manual Benson, Gunstream, et al. Anatomy
and Physiology Laboratory Text Book, 5th edition.
ISBN: 978-0-07-746139-3
Dissection Kit with probe
Optional:
Various Study Guide Materials optional (study guide, coloring book, Atlas of Anatomy
and Physiology, Histology Atlas...)
Video tapes in Library - Must have a valid OCC ID (videos can be taken overnight)
These following tapes can assist in your studies for Anatomy & Physiology I and II
* The Integumentary System and Skinning of the Cat
* The Skeletal System
* The Muscular System Series
* The Nervous System Series
* The Respiratory System
* The Circulatory System – Heart Lecture & Model, Blood Vessels
* Prentice Hall Anatomy and Physiology Tutor
* Human Histology
* Histology of the Digestive, Reproductive and Urinary System
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
For Anatomy and Physiology I
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Describe how the body maintains homeostasis.
Define the anatomic terms used to refer to the body in terms of directions and
geometric planes.
Describe the major cavities of the body and the organs they contain.
Recognize terms related to the human body’s anatomy.
Match anatomical terms with the appropriate physiology.
List the major body systems.
Relate chemistry to the field of anatomy and physiology.
Illustrate the anatomical location of the components of a cell and explain their
function.
Describe how cells function and divide.
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Identify the major parts of skin, skeletal joints, muscle, and the nervous
system and explain the function of each.
Describe how muscle, bones, and nerves work together to create movement.
Explain the role of the brain and spinal cord in consciousness and control of
the body.
Name several diseases and disorders of the organ systems discussed and
explain what causes them.
Explain how diseases and disorders of the body are detected and treated.
Understand how homeostasis plays an important role in health and disease.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance will be taken regularly in lecture. More than 2 absences will require
an appointment with your instructor.
You are expected to be present for all exams. The ability to make up and
examination is made on a case-to-case basis and may require a doctor’s note.
EVALUATION OF STUDENTS
Laboratory: Is a Pass/Fail and will constitute 25% of your grade. A minimum of 70% is
needed to successfully complete the laboratory portion. Your final Laboratory grade will
be forwarded to your lecture instructor at the end of the semester.
The laboratory experience most often reflects topics being discussed in lecture. It is a
good idea to look over the lab experiment before you come to lab. Refer to the lab
schedule to know what experiments / exercises to look over prior to lab. It is important to
attend all labs. Missing any lab will jeopardize your grade for that lab. If you must miss a
lab for any reason, please contact me, or discuss the absence with me prior to class.
Your grade will be based on 2 Laboratory Practical Exams that will test your knowledge
of what is presented in lab.
Students will be required to keep a detailed notebook and responsible for keeping up with
their Laboratory Exercises.
GENERAL COURSE POLICY STATEMENT’S:
Academic Dishonesty: Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to plagiarism, cribbing
and cheating on examinations, quizzes, class writing assignments or papers. Any student
aiding another student in any form of dishonesty is considered equally guilty” (OCC
Student Handbook, pg. 35). Cheating is not acceptable and will result in a grade of 0 for
that examination and will be turned over to the appropriate College source for
disciplinary action. Please review policy #5180 in the student handbook for the penalties
associated with plagiarism and cheating.
Statement of Plagiarism: Students should refer to the student handbook and review
Policy #5180
Statement about Civility: Please refer to www.ocean.edu/civility.htm
Campus Resources and Services: Tutoring is available (a) in the Writing Center for
writing assignments in all subject areas, not just English courses, and (b) in the
Mathematics Tutoring Center. Tutoring information for all other subjects can be found on
the Tutoring page on the college website. In additions, Study Strategy Seminars are
scheduled each week and are posted on the college website under “Academics”. More
information can be found by using the A-Z index on the college website (for example,
under “T” for tutoring or under “S” for Study Strategy Seminars).
ADA Accommodation, Campus Resources and Services: If there is any student in this
class who has special needs because of a learning disability or other kind of disability,
please feel to come and discuss them with me or contact a staff member in the Center for
Academic Excellence 732.255.0456.
Detailed information (as well as contact information) on College Services may be found
in the Student Accessibility folder under the Course Information Icon found of the
homepage.
Disclaimer: Individual faculty members may make reasonable changes to this course
outline.
All individuals should not assume that anything received, sent, or stored in this
course or in any course is private. Students’ written work, assignments, and test
results may be used anonymously for college assessment purposes. Course content,
support materials, and communications (including chats, discussions, emails, and
any other forms of communication) may be used for quality assurance purposed by
authorized college administrators.
OCEAN CRUISER:
All grades, emails and class announcements are posted on ocean cruiser. If you are not
familiar with ocean cruiser below are the steps needed to open cruiser. Official grades
will be posted on webadvisor at the completion of the semester.
1. Go to www.ocean.edu Enter Site
2. Click on Ocean Cruiser at the top of your screen
3. Click on: Log in ID
Password
4. first name_last name (use all lowercase letters)
5. Password: if first time user it is the last 6 digits of your social security number, it will
then prompt you to create a new password.
Important Notes
Ocean Cruiser is the official email communication for students at OCC
Failure to pay for this course may result in your being dropped for non-payment
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE
Department of Science
Instructor: Professor Christine Spencer M.S.
BIOL 130 Laboratory
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory Schedule
Week:
1
EXPERIMENT TITLE
The Language of Anatomy (1)
Body Cavities and Membranes (2)
Organ Systems: Rat Dissection (3)
2
Microscopy (4)
Basic Cell Structure (5)
Mitosis (6)
3
Osmosis and Cell Membrane Integrity (7) Handout
Epithelial Tissue (8)
4
Connective Tissue (9)
The Integument (10)
5
The Skeletal Plan (11)
The Skull (12)
The Vertebral Column and Thorax (13)
6
The Appendicular Skeleton (14)
Articulations (15)
7
Open Laboratory or Makeup Laboratory
8
Laboratory Practical Exam I
9
Cat Dissection: Musculature (26-30)
10
Cat Dissection: Musculature (26-30)
Muscle Structure (17)
Body Movements (18)
11
Nerve and Muscle Tissues (19)
Neuromuscular Junction (20)
12
The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves and Reflex Arcs (31)
Brain Anatomy: External (34)
Brain Anatomy: Internal (35)
13
Open Laboratory or Makeup Laboratory
14
Laboratory Practical Exam II
15
Return Laboratory Practical. Video
Laboratory Safety Procedures
Ocean County College
Science Department
1. There is never to be food and/or beverage storage or consumption in the
laboratory.
2. Objects such as pencils, pens, chewing gum must be kept out of the mouth.
3. Hair must be tied back during the laboratory period.
4. No exposed feet, i.e. sandals, etc.
5. No application of cosmetics or contact lenses while in the laboratory.
6. Cultures and/or materials used in the laboratory are never emptied in the sink or
trash cans. Your instructor will give you directions.
7. Table tops are to be kept clear of unnecessary items. No personal items on
benchtops.
8. Accidents should be reported immediately to your instructor. Do not attempt to
clean up an accident by yourself.
9. Any injuries must be immediately reported to your instructor and to the OCC
Nurse, located in the instructional building, room Instructional 107.
10. Glassware is not to be left in the sink. Used glassware must be washed and
returned to the area from which it came.
11. Know the location of each exit, fire extinguisher and eyewash station.
12. Proper technique must be used when moving microscopes. Always support the
base.
13. Upon completion of the lab experiment, CLEAN all equipment and wash the
benchtops.
14. Hands must be washed thoroughly before leaving the laboratory.