NORTH HARRIS COLLEGE
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I (BIOL 2401)
SYLLABUS
Instructor:
Susan Allen
Office:
Win ship 210B
Office Hours
M, T, W, Th. 1-2 p.m. Friday by appointment
Phone:
281.618.5775
FAX: 281.618.5724
E-mail Address:
susan.allen@nhmccd.edu
Home Page Address:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/sallen
E-Vista Address:
http://ecampus.nhmccd.edu
Biology Web Page Address: http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/
BIOL 2401 Classrooms:
Winship 211 Lecture; Winship 213 Lab
Prerequisites: College reading level as determined by SAT, ACT, TASP, or successfully
passing ENGL 0305 with a “C” or better. ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0316 AND ENGL 0307 or
0326, OR higher level course (ENGL 1301), OR placement by testing, MATH 0308.
Course Description: A study of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis will
be given to the study of cells and tissues and anatomical and physiological interrelationships of
the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. This course is designed
primarily for students entering health careers.
Course Purpose: This course is the first part of the study of human anatomy and physiology
that will be completed in BIOL 2402. It will help satisfy human anatomy and physiology
requirements for nursing, pre-dental, pre-medical, and other health-related fields and is a
prerequisite course for the Associate Degree of Nursing program at North Harris College. It may
also serve as the basic science course required for an associate degree.
Course Outcomes: Students will use microscopes, microscope slides, diagrams, models, and
dissection of animal specimens during their study of the following systems: integumentary,
skeletal, muscular, nervous (including special senses), and endocrine systems. Upon completion
of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Identify important anatomical structures in each of the listed organ systems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of all important physiological processes of the
Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, and Endocrine systems.
3. Describe the interrelationships between anatomy and physiology in each of the organ
systems listed.
4. Explain the principle of homeostasis and the primary control mechanisms that operate
at all levels of the organ systems listed.
Credit:
Four semester hours – 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab per week.
Materials Needed:*
Textbook:
Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th ed.) by Shier, D., et al
Lab Manual: Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual (11th ed.) by
Martin, Terry R., et al
Scantrons:
Four National Computer Systems Test Answer Sheet B (1-100 questions),
Form # 19641. One Answer Sheet E, (1-200 questions), Form # 19642.
Recommended: Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students by Sackheim
Optional:
The Anatomy Coloring Book by Kapt & Elson
A Photographic Atlas for Anatomy & Physiology Lab by Van De Graff, et
al
Study Guide for Anatomy and Physiology by Shier, D., et al
It is recommended that you bring the following to class: loose leaf paper, pens, two #2 pencils
for scantron sheets, a highlighter, colored pencils, textbook, lab manual and a one inch, three ring
binder with dividers for class notes, handouts, and reference sheets. NHC will supply the safety
goggles, disposable gloves, and dissection equipment needed for laboratory.
*Copies of texts, atlases, coloring books, and other references are available for use in the
Biology Learning Center in Academic 200.
Evaluation:
Four lecture exams
Four laboratory practical exams:
Comprehensive final exam:
Total possible points:
100 points each
100 points each
200 points
1000 points
Your grade in the course is based on the total number of points you earn. The following scale is
used:
A = 900 – 1000 points
B = 800 – 899.9 points
C = 700 – 799.9 points
D = 600 - 699.9 points
F = <600 points
Lecture Exams & Final Exam: Lecture exams consist of multiple choice, true/false,
matching, fill in the blank, and short essay questions. Critical thinking/application questions are
stressed. Each student is allowed one make-up exam that will replace a missed exam. The makeup exam consists of ten essay questions. It must be taken during the final exam week in the
testing center. The total for lecture exams equals 400 points. The final exam is a 200 point
comprehensive exam that is given during final exam week.
Lab Practical Exams: Lab practical exams are all fill in the blank questions. All answers must
be written clearly and spelled correctly. The total for the Lab Practical Exams equals 400 points.
Biology Learning Center: The NHC Biology Learning Center, located in A200, is a
wonderful resource for A&P students. This study area is equipped with lab models, references,
computers, white boards, and free tutors. You can learn more about the BLC by going to the
NHC Biology Web Page at http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/
E-Vista: You can access quizzes, class notes, learning aids, and your grades for this course by
accessing BIOL 2401 on E-Vista. Follow the steps below to access this class:
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Go to http://nhmccd.edu
Choose E-campus in the middle of the page
Click on “Go to Class”
Click on “First time logging in” to get your user name and password
Click on “Log In” and enter your user name and password
You will see all of your classes that use E-Vista
Try a quick route to E-Vista: http://eclassroom.nhmccd.edu
NHC Biology Web Page: This web page will be your favorite site during this course. You can
use this site to study models and microscope slides for lab practical exams, practice naming
bones and muscles, watch animations, work crossword puzzles, work with tutorials, watch short
movie clips, quiz yourself, and research topics in medicine and health care. The NHC Biology
Web Page is listed in the top 101 biology web sites in the world!
Assessment Center: The NHC Assessment Center is located in A102 (Academic Building,
room 102). As previously stated, you are allowed to take one make-up exam during the semester.
You will take this exam in the testing center. You must arrive at the testing center one hour plus
the time allowed for the exam prior to closing time. No cell phones and no children allowed.
Class Room/Lab Policies:
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Cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class and lab.
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Cell phones and pagers must be turned off and put on the side tables during
exams.
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No children are allowed in class or lab.
ADA Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with
disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be
guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodations of their
disabilities.
Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations in this class must notify the
Disability Services Office as soon as possible so that the appropriate arrangements may be made.
Students requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to a
Disability Services counselor. For more information, call or visit the Disability Services Office at
NHC, A 104, phone 281-618-5481.
Academic Integrity: NHMCCD is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the
academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible
for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited
to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments,
collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when
registering for a course. Cheating includes looking at or copying from another student’s exam,
orally communicating or receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam
or complete a project or assignment, using unauthorized notes, texts, or other materials for an
exam, and obtaining or distributing an unauthorized copy of an exam or any part of an exam.
Plagiarism means passing off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another (that is, without
giving proper credit by documenting sources). Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report or
project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately
collaborating on assignments designed to be completed independently. These definitions are not
exhaustive. When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion or misrepresentation,
a faculty member will take disciplinary action including but not limited to: requiring the student
to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or
assignment, or assigning a grade of “F” for the course. Additional sanctions including being
withdrawn from the course/program or being expelled from school may be imposed on a student
who violates the standards of academic integrity.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES AND LECTURE OUTLINE
Chapter 1 –Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy vs physiology; characteristics of life; requirements of life;
structure fits function; anatomical terminology; organization of the human body; homeostasis;
ultrasonography & MRI. Check the NHC Biology Web Page for some great study aids on this
section.
Chapter 2 – Chemical Basis of Life
Structure of matter; chemical constituents of cells; chemical bonds; polar
vs non-polar covalent bonds & molecules; isotopes; types of chemical reactions & control in the
body; properties of water; acids, bases, buffers; four classes of organic molecules, their
monomers, functions, and sources; ATP & energy; energy transformations & enzymes. Take a
look at the terrific NHC Biology Web Site for extra help on this section.
Chapter 3 – Cells
Structure/function relationships; composite cell; cell membrane/fluid mosaic
model; intercellular junctions; structure/function of cell organelles; diffusion; facilitated
diffusion; osmosis; filtration; active/passive transport; exocytosis; transcytosis; cell cycle &
cellular division; control of cell
reproduction; cloning; cancer.
Lecture Exam I
Chapter 1, 2, & 3 = 100 points
Chapter 10 – Nervous System
General functions of the nervous system; neuron structure; classification of
neurons/neuroglia; regeneration of nerve fibers; cell membrane potential, ion
distribution, resting potential, action potential; calcium, potassium, sodium & their
neurophysiological roles; refractory period, all-or-non response; salutatory conduction;
neurotransmitters; impulse processing; drug addiction. Excellent www links on these subjects
can be accessed from the NHC Biology Web Page.
Chapter 11 – Nervous System II
Central nervous system; meninges; spinal cord, structure/function; spinal cord
injuries; reflex arcs; brain development/structure; major regions of brain & function:cerebrum,
diencephalons, midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata, cerebellum; limbic system; gross anatomy of
spinal cord; meninges, sectional anatomy; organization of spinal gray matter; integration &
control; peripheral nervous system & reflexes: structure; nerve fiber classification; cranial
nerves; spinal nerves; plexuses; autonomic nervous system: characteristics; autonomic nerve
fibers; sympathetic division/parasympathetic division; autonomic neurotransmitters, cholinergic
fibers/adrenergic fibers; control of autonomic fibers; memory; EEG; brain waves; hormones
associated with the nervous system; nutrition for a healthy nervous system.
Exam II – Chapters 10 & 11 = 100 points
Chapter 12 – Somatic and special senses
Anatomical structures related to hearing, vision, smell & taste; physiological basis
for hearing, vision, smell, taste. Be sure to go the Biology Web Page to watch the animations on
the ear and the eye.
Chapter 6 – Integumentary System
Types of membranes; skin structure & function; accessory organs of skin;
regulation of body temperature & skin color; burns/degrees of severity/estimation of extent of
damage; wound healing; skin cancer; hormones affecting the integumentary system; nutrition
affecting the integumentary system.
Chapter 7 – Skeletal System
Bone structure; types of bones; development & growth; remodeling & repair of
bone; homeostasis of bone; functions of the skeletal system; skeletal organization; axial skeleton;
appendicular skeleton; differences between male & female skeleton; hormones affecting the
skeletal system; nutrition affecting the skeletal system; osteoporosis. Check the Biology Web
Page for tutorials on the skeletal system.
Chapter 13.-. Endocrine System
General characteristics; types of hormones; how hormones deliver their messages;
control sources; negative & positive feedback; up/down regulation; the hypothalamus/pituitary
gland; survey of major endocrine glands/locations/secretions; hypo/hypersecretion.
Exam III – Chapters 6, 7, 12, & 13 = 100 points
Chapter 4 – Cellular Metabolism
Metabolic processes; control of metabolic processes; cellular respiration:
glycolysis, transition step, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain; chemiosmosis; nucleic acids
& protein synthesis, transcription, translation; replication of DNA, mutations. Homework
handout on DNA. Check the web sites and tutorials available on the NHC Biology Page.
Chapter 9 – Muscular System
Structure of muscle; motor unit; sliding filament model; energy sources for
contraction, creatine phosphate, glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain, oxygen
debt; excitation-contraction coupling; twitches; fast/slow motor units; nervous control of skeletal
muscle action; differences between skeletal, cardiac, & smooth muscle; relationships between
muscle groups & movement; survey of muscles (primarily superficial layers); major
origin/insertion/action of selected muscles. Hormones related to growth & maintenance of
muscles & joints; nutrition for strong muscles & joints.
Exam 4 – Chapters 4 & 9.= 100 pts
Final Exam: Cumulative Exam = 200 pts
LAB SCHEDULE
Week 1:
Lab Safety & Ex 2 Terminology
Chemistry Discussion
Week 2
Ex. 4 Microscope
Ex. 5 Cell Structure & Function; Ex 7 The Cell Cycle
Week 3
Ex 6 Movements through Cell Membranes + Egg Demo
Ex 8 Epithelial Tissues; Ex 9 Connective Tissues
Week 4
Ex 10 Muscle & Nervous Tissues – Rat Dissection
Lab Practical I – 100 points
Week 5
Ex 25 Nervous Tissue & Nerves; Ex 26 The Meninges & Spinal
Cord
Ex. 28 The Brain & Cranial Nerves
Week 6
Ex 29 Dissection of the Sheep Brain
District Conference Day
Week 7
Ex 27 The Reflex Arc; Ex 30 receptors & Somatic Senses
Ex 32 The Ear and Hearing
Week 8
Ex 33 Equilibrium
Ex 34 The Eye “Cow Dissection”
Week 9
Spring Break
Week 10
Ex 11 Integumentary System
Lab Practical II – (Ex 25-36, 11) 100 points
Week 11
Ex 13 Organization of the Skeleton; Ex 14 The Skull
Ex 14 The Skull
Week 12
Ex 15 Vertebral Column & Thoracic Cage; Ex 16 Pectoral Girdle
& Upper Limb
Ex 17 Pelvic Girdle & Lower Limb
Week 13
Lab Practical III – (Ex 12-17) = 100 points
Ex 20 Muscles of the Face, Head, & Neck
Week 14
Ex 21 Muscles of the Chest, Shoulder, & Upper Limb
Ex 22 Muscles of Deep Back, Abdominal Wall, & Pelvic Outlet
Week 15
Ex 23 Muscles of the Hip & Lower Limb
Chap 8 & Ex 18 Joints
Week 16
Lab Practical IV (Labs 18-23) – 100 points
Complete Lecture/Review for Final Exam
This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to accommodate instructional
and/or learner needs.
This course is the foundation course for your future career in health care, a professional field that
requires motivation, constancy, thoroughness, and total dedication. I am dedicated to helping you
achieve your goals. Please do not insult yourself, your classmates, or me by asking to be given a
grade. The grade you receive will be the grade you earn. There is no substitute for hard work.