Arkansas State University Newport
Jonesboro
Course Syllabus
PN 1012: Body Structure and Function
Catalog description: Covers the anatomy and physiology of the human body in all its
systems-a foundation for understanding the principles of maintaining positive health as
well as understanding the deviations from normal. The effects of IV medication on
specific body systems will be integrated into this course.
Type of course:
Theory
Credit Hours:
2
Prerequisites:
Acceptance into PN program
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor: Daphene Heern, RN
Phone: (870) 680-8711
Office: RM 404
Email: Daphene_Heern@asun.edu
Office Hours: 3:30-4:30 p.m. daily
Office Phone: (870) 932-2176
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Text:
 Rosdahl, C. & Kowalski, M. Textbook of Basic Nursing 10th ed. Lippincott,
Williams, & Wilkins. ISBN# 978-1-60547-772-5 and accompanying workbook
ISBN# 978-1-60547-773-2.
References: Campus Library and Internet
Materials: Notebook, paper and pencils; access to a computer with internet.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Every student graduating from ASU Newport with any Associate Degree will be
proficient in the following competencies:
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Communication Skills (oral and written)
1. Students will demonstrate effective listening, speaking, reading, and written
communication skills.
2. Students will identify an appropriate audience when producing and utilizing listening,
speaking, reading, and written skills.
3. Students will discern the purposes of listening, speaking, reading, and written skills.
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Math Skills
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using a mathematical process.
2. Students will show the ability to distinguish between multiple types of equations and
apply the correct problem solving procedure.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to graph equations.
4. Students will display, analyze, and interpret data.
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Critical Thinking Skills
1. Students will evaluate concepts learned and apply them to assignments that reflect real
life scenarios. (Life application)
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and effectively assess value, relevance,
authority, and applicability of information. (Information literacy)
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the type of problem and, from multiple
problem solving methods, choose the best method for a possible solution to the problem.
(Problem solving)
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Technology Skills
1. Students will demonstrate basic skills required to utilize computer hardware, software,
and external devices.
2. Students will display the ability to access and utilize an array of software programs
both online and offline.
3. Students will show the capacity to communicate electronically including the sending
and receiving of email and adding and opening attachments.
4. Students will demonstrate skills necessary to utilize the campus Learning Management
System (LMS) to access direct and indirect academic tools and resources.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Know the major parts in each specific system of the body and their function
2. Know the dependency of one system to another with contributions of each to the
well-being of the body as a whole
3. Be able to differentiate between body directions, divisions, and cavities
4. Discuss the effects of IV medication and therapy as it pertains to the integumentary,
cardiovascular, and hematology systems.
ASUN-Jonesboro Nursing
Grading Scale
COURSE ACTIVITIES
 In-Class Discussion
 Lecture
CRITERIA AND SCALE
Unit Exams & Homework……………….75%
Comprehensive Final……………………..25%
A = 93 - 100
B = 85-92
C = 76-84
D = 65-75
F = Below 64
Content for exams are based on subject matter from text, power points, videos, handouts
and lectures.
MISSION STATEMENT
ASU-Newport provides an accessible, affordable, quality education that transforms the
lives of our students, enriches our communities and strengthens the regional economy.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In order to obtain appropriate disability related accommodations and services to which
they are entitled, students with documented disabilities should voluntarily and
confidentially provide the Office of Disability Services (870-358-8636 or
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disabilityservices@asun.edu ) with appropriate medical documentation regarding the
nature and extent of their disability, make their needs known to this Office and follow
established procedures for acquiring needed services and accommodations in the
classroom or online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Dishonesty in any form (including plagiarism, turning in assignments prepared by others
or unauthorized possession of exams) may result in the student receiving an “F” and /or
being suspended from the university.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students should attend every session of every course in which they are enrolled. As such,
students are responsible for all material and information that was given out in class. In
addition, excessive tardiness will not be allowed; therefore, three class “tardies” will be
considered an absence.
ADVISING STATEMENT
Students are encouraged to remain in close contact with their academic advisor to assess
degree progress and ensure the timely completion of programs of study.
COURSE OUTLINE
Body Systems
 Introduction to anatomy and physiology
 The Cell
 The Integumentary system
 The Skeletal system
 The Muscular system
 The Respiratory system
 The Gastrointestinal system
 The Cardiovascular system
 The Urinary system
 The Endocrine system
 The Nervous system
 The Sensory system
 The Reproductive system
INSTRUCTOR’S CLASSROOM POLICIES
Professional Behavior: Student’s are expected to abide by the rules and procedures
detailed in the Student Guidelines and to maintain professional behavior at all times.
Any violation of HIPAA will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Absence Policy: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory program completion.
 After the first absence, the student will forfeit a final letter grade for each
subsequent class absence.
 Arriving after class roll call is considered “tardy”. Three tardies is equivalent to
one absence.
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Leaving before class is dismissed is considered “departing early”. Three early
departures is equivalent to one absence.
Personal Electronic Devices: Personal electronic devices must be kept either on silent or
turned off and kept in your backpack/purse while in the classroom unless you are given
permission by the instructor. Personal electronic devices are not allowed in the clinical
areas. Emergency calls may be made to the main office and you will be notified. If the
student violates this guideline, he/she will be sent home for the remainder of the day and
will not accrue hours.
Makeup Policy: It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor about
assignments he/she may have missed when absent.
 Pop tests may NOT be made up. Students absent on the day of a pop test will
receive a grade of zero.
 Scheduled tests may be made up on the day that the student returns. It is the
student’s responsibility to check with the instructor.
 In order to be recommended to apply for the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Licensing examination students must fulfill the program clock hour requirement.
Therefore hours lost due to absences must be made up at the instructor’s
discretion.
 Late Policy: Any assignment turned in late may result in the student receiving a
“zero.”
The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. Students
will be informed in class of any changes.
Rev. 02/24/15
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