Biol. 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Course Description and Schedules: Fall, 2007
GREAT BASIN COLLEGE
I. Instructor and Office Hours: Mark Ports, M.S. in Biology.
My office is in Lundberg Hall Rm. 128E, directly across from the biology lab. Office hours are: Mon., Tues, and
Thurs, 9 – 11am. If you cannot come by at these times you may reach me by my office phone: 775-753-2249, and leave a message if I am not available. I will return your call and an appointment can be arranged. No home phone calls, please.
If you wish to communicate by e-mail my address is: markp@gwmail.gbcnv.edu
II. Class times and Buildings: All students will meet for two evening lectures; Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 - 6:45 pm in HSCI
107. Students will choose one of two lab sections to enroll;
Tues. at 7-9:45pm and Wed. 1-3:45pm both to be held in
HTC Rm 116.
III. Required Textbooks: Anatomy and Physiology: the unity
of form and function. By Kenneth S. Saladin, 4 th ed. 2007,
WCB/McGraw Hill. Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
Manual, by Eric Wise, 7 th ed. 2007 WCB/McGraw Hill. If interested, the bookstore can order a student study guide and/or an anatomy coloring book that some students find helpful.
The web page for the Saladin book is; http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/saladin.
This web page has information on the individual chapters as well as answers to questions at the end of each chapter.

IV. Course Description and Objectives: This course is the first semester of a two semester sequence of human anatomy and physiology at the sophomore level. It is designed to provide a background of knowledge and lab experiences required in all allied health programs such as nursing, premed., chiropractic science, EMT = s, and secondary education majors interested in biology. This course is articulated and transferable to all Nevada colleges and universities and with most out of state universities. In this semester we shall cover approximately one half of the two texts and finish the second semester using the remaining chapters in Biol. 224. By the end of this course students should;
Chapters
Objectives
1,5,6,7,9,11,12,13,14, 15,
16,17
Perform a limited number of laboratory
skills and procedures.
Activities
Study these chapters through reading and lecture. Six lecture exams and eight quizzes.
Study the cadaver, fetal pig anatomy, models of bone, musculature, nervous system, and tissue material. Four lab practical exams.
Become familiar with the definitions and pronunciation of scientific terminology.
Perform scientific experiments in anatomy and physiology.
Use the textbook, lectures, and glossary in the back of the text for these new terms.
Develop a hypothesis, experiment, results, and conclusions for two lab

Read two scientific articles from magazines and internet sources.
Identify and discuss ethical issues and new technology. experiments.
Write out a one page summary from two articles concerning anatomy and physiology.
Discuss in lecture such topics as stem cell research, neuronal plasticity, genetic technology, and organ transplants.
Biol. 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Class Schedule and Reading Assignments: Fall 2007
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WEEK CHAPTER READINGS: from K.S. Saladin
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1 Chapt. 1 Major Themes of Anatomy and
Physiology
2 Chapt. 4 Genetics and Cellular Functions
3 Chapt. 5 Histology and Cancer (Critiquing a
Science Article)
4 Chapt. 6 The Integumentary System (Quiz over Chapt.

(Turn in Science Article Critique)
5 Chapt. 7 Bone Tissue
(First Exam: Chapters 1, 5, and 6) 120 pts.
6 Chapt. 9 Joints
7 Chapt. 11 Muscular Tissue (Quiz over Chapt.
7
8 Chapt. 12 Nervous Tissue
(Second Exam over Chapters, 7, 9, and 11) 120 pts.
9 Chapt. 13 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Somatic Reflexes
(Quiz over Chapt. 11)
10 Chapt. 14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
(Quiz over Chapt. 12)
11 Chapt. 14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves
12 Chapt. 15 The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes
Third Lecture Exam over Chapters
12, 13, and 14. 120 pts. (Second
Article to be Written)

13 Chapt. 16 The Sense Organs (Quiz over
Chapt. 15)
(Second article is due)
14 Chapt. 17 The Endocrine System (Quiz over Chapt. 16)
15 Chapt. 18 The Endocrine System (Quiz over Chapt. 17)
16 Final Exam over Chapters 15, 16, and 17
120 pts.
Biol. 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory Schedule and Reading Assignments - Fall, 2007
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WEEK READING ASSIGNMENTS; from Eric Wise
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1 Exercise 2 - Organs, Systems, and
Organization of the Body
Fetal Pig Dissection and serous membranes.
View the cadaver.
2 Exercise 6 - Tissues and Cancer.
3 Exercise 7 Integumentary System

4 Exercise 8 Introduction to the Skeletal System
First Lab Exam over Exercises 2, 6, and 7,
Fetal Pig Dissection (50pts)
Turn in Cancer Lab
5. Exercise 9 - Appendicular Skeleton
6. Exercise 10 - Axial Skeleton-Vertebrae, Ribs,
Sternum, Hyoid
Exercise 11- Axial Skeleton-Skull
7. Lab Exam over Exercises 8, 9, 10, 11 (80 pts.)
Exercise 12 - Articulations
8 Exercise 13 - Introduction To Study of
Muscles and muscle of the Shoulder and
Upper Extremity. Models
Exercise 14 - Muscles of the forearm and hand, models
10 Exercise 15 – Muscles of the Hip and Thigh
Exercise 16 – Muscles of the Leg and Foot
11 Lab Exam over the Muscles; Exer. 12, 13, 14,
15, 16 (50 pts.)
Exercise 19 – Lab Physiology (Experiment to be turned in)

12 Exercise 20 – Introduction to the
NervousSystem
Exercise 21 – Structure and Function of the
Brain and Cranial Nerves
13 Exercise 22 – Structure and Function of the
Spinal Cord and Nerves
Exercise 23 – Nervous System Physiology –
Stimuli and Reflexes
(Turn in Muscle Physiology Experiment)
14 Exercise 24 – Introduction to Sensory
Receptors
Exercise 25 – Taste and Smell
15 Final Lab Exam - Exercises 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25 (50 pts.)
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STUDENT/INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS
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1. The primary means for earning a grade in this course will be based on the number of points each student accumulates during the semester. A final letter grade will be calculated from the following assignments;
A. Four lecture exams, each worth a total of 120 points for a total of 480 points.

B. Seven lecture quizzes worth 35 point each for a total of
280 points. Some of these essay questions will also appear as part of the appropriate lecture exam.
C. Summarizing and critiquing two science articles will be worth 50 pts.
D. Write-ups for the hypothesis and conclusion of two lab experiments: 50 pts. each for a total of 100 pts.
E. Four lab exams worth a total of 230 pts.
The number of possible points you may earn during the semester is 1,250 points. Students will earn a final letter grade based on the following percentages of points;
A= 91-100%; B= 80 - 90%; C= 69-79%; D= 58-68%; F=
67% or less. Attendance and class participation will also be taken under consideration. Nov. 16 is the last official drop date in order to receive a A W @ for the class if a student is not performing at a level they are satisfied with.
A grade of A incomplete @ may be granted for students who are performing well but experience unusual circumstances where they are forced to miss classes and exams.
A maximum of 50 pts. of extra credit may be earned during the semester to be applied towards the final grade.
This can be earned in a number of ways as suggested by the instructor. The primary means is to write a one page, three paragraph summary of a magazine article concerning human anatomy and physiology. Each summary is worth 25 pts. and must include the name of the magazine, the article

and author(s) name, and the date.
Should you have to miss a lecture exam, quiz, or lab assignment it is important that you inform the instructor before hand if possible. Make-up exams and lab assignments must be completed within three school days after the scheduled date, otherwise 20 points will be taken off that exam or assignment for each day past the three day period, except under special circumstances.
This is a difficult course and you are expected to make a significant commitment of time and effort if you hope to pass with an acceptable grade. Be aware that everyone has made this same financial and time commitment so be respectful and courteous with each other.
Some suggestions that will help you succeed; take advantage of my office hours for one-on-one help, set up study groups with friends in the class, ask questions in class
(there are no A dumb @ questions, only questions someone else is afraid to ask), use the open lab periods to study the computer software, models, and dissection materials, take advantage of old lecture exams and quizzes to get a feel for what to expect, and use the library and/or Internet resources. Science, and especially biology can be fun! I will do all I can to make it a good learning experience, but ultimately your attitude and willingness to work will determine the quality of this course and your success.
By UCCSN Code (Board of Regents Handbook 6.2.2q),
A acts of academic dishonesty including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, falsifying research data or results or

assisting others to do the same @ are subject to disciplinary sanction (e.g., oral or written warning/reprimands, probation, suspension, or expulsion). If I should catch you cheating during the semester your final grade will dropped one full grade.
G.B.C. is committed to creating a working and learning atmosphere which reasonably accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. Should you have a disability which may impair your ability to complete this course in a timely manner in accordance with the instructor = s syllabus you must immediately inform the instructor and contact the
Counseling Office (call (775) 753-2279 for an appointment).