DE ANZA COLLEGE
BIOLOGY 40A: Human Anatomy & Physiology
WINTER 2016
Lecture: MLC103 Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 pm – 5:20 pm
Lab: SC2106 Tuesday: Sec 01: 5:30 pm – 8:20 pm (32160)
SC2106 Thursday: Sec 02: 5:30 pm – 8:20 pm (32161)
Instructor : Dr. Miguel Angeles
Email : angelesmiguel@fhda.edu
Office Hours : Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Science Center 1 2 nd floor
Website : www.drangelesweb.com
Text and Materials :
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Tortora & Derrickson, 14th Edition, 2014.
ISBN: 978-1-118-774564.
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Marieb & Mitchell, 12th Edition.
ISBN 978-0-133-925593.
I. Description:
This course is the first of a three part series of anatomy and physiology classes. Class time will be devoted to basic principles of human anatomy and physiology as exemplified in the study of cell chemistry, cell biology, histology and the integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems with emphasis on homeostatic mechanisms. Among the things you should gain in this course is an improved understanding of your own body.
II. Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the scientific method as employed by health professionals to evaluate real-world problems involving the skin, skeletal, and muscle systems.
2. Investigate the roles of molecules, organelles, and cells in the function of skin, skeletal, and muscle tissues.
3. Infer the homeostatic reactions of skin, skeletal, and muscle cells and tissues in reaction to external or internal changes in conditions.
III. Course Aims and Objectives:
A.
Investigate and critique the major historical events that have influenced the definition and advancement of current anatomical and physiological specialties and principles.
B.
Examine and critique the role of the scientific method in the study of anatomy and physiology as it relates to organizing information, evaluating evidence and drawing logical conclusions.
C.
Examine fundamental anatomical and physiological principles, anatomical terminology, the progression of structural levels of organization, and appraise these as they apply to the homeostasis of human systems.
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D.
Investigate the chemical basis of life with an emphasis on the synthesis, structure and function of organic molecules and evaluate their role in normal human physiological functions, nutrition, and the biochemical basis of disease processes.
E.
Investigate the cellular basis of life and appraise the clinical and practical applications of cytology as they relate to normal cell functioning, aging, and disease processes.
F.
Examine the tissue level of organization of humans and interpret the role of tissues in human systems. Compare and contrast the location, organization and function of human tissues.
G.
Investigate the structure and function of the integumentary system and appraise the significance of the variations in its components to normal functions, immunity, adaptation and maintenance of homeostasis.
H.
Analyze the composition, structure and functions of skeletal tissue, the axial and appendicular skeleton, and human articulations. Evaluate the correlation of their structure/s to normal function/s and select issues of nutrition, disease, aging, stress, gender, and race.
I.
Identify the structural and physiological characteristics of various muscle tissues and evaluate these with respect to the muscle action, conditioning, homeostasis and muscle disorders.
Contrast the location, organization and function/s of selected skeletal muscle group/s.
IV. Format and Procedures:
Bio 40A is based on two components: Lecture and Laboratory. Students are expected to follow the classroom policies:
 Read the assigned readings and chapters from the textbook in order to get the most of the lectures and labs.
 Complete and turn in assignments on time.
 Arrive to lectures and labs on time.
 Get any missed materials in case of absences.
 Adhere to college and classroom policies.
 Behave in a professional manner during lectures and labs.
 Cell phones must be turned off or in vibrate mode during lectures and lab.
 No food or drinks (only water) are allowed in lecture.
 Absolutely no food or drinks in lab
V. Course Requirements:
Class attendance and participation policy:
 5 missed lectures = dropped; 2 missed labs = dropped.
 Participation in lecture and labs is crucial for your success.
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VI. Grading Procedures
Lecture Exams: 3
Online Quizzes:
Class Activities:
300
50
50
Lab Practical exams: 2
Lab Reports:
Total
200
50
650 pts = 100%
No extra credit will be offered under any circumstance.
A+ = 97% – 100%
A = 94% – 96%
A = 90% – 93%
B+ = 86% – 89%
B = 83% – 85%
B = 79% – 82%
C+ = 75% – 78%
C = 68% – 74%
D+ = 65% – 67%
D = 61% – 64%
D = 58% – 60%
F = 0 – 57%
Lecture exams : There will be 2 midterms and 1 final comprehensive exam. The dates are listed in the class schedule. Please arrange your personal schedule according to it. There is no chance for early exams. Make-ups will be given only for a justified reason (health problem, unexpected emergency) and must be documented. The makeup will be a different exam and not later than 1 week after.
Online quizzes : There will be one online quiz every week based on the topics for that week. It will be posted every Tuesday at 3:30 pm and it will be open for 3 days (deadline: Friday 11:59 pm). You have to register as a student in the following website: http://quizstar.4teachers.org
(Class Name: BIO 40A Angeles W2016)
There will be no make ups for the quizzes .
Lab reports : They have to be turned in at the end of the lab session. No late reports will be accepted. You have to attend the lab to be able to turn in a report.
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VII. Academic Integrity
Students are expected to maintain academic integrity in all work pursued at De Anza. Cheating on tests may, at the discretion of the instructor, result in the automatic disqualification of the test and the student receiving zero points for that test. Cell phone use (text messaging included) during a test for any reason (personal or otherwise) is considered cheating. Plagiarism, defined as either 1) direct copying or loose paraphrasing of text from a published work or from an online source without appropriate referencing, or 2) use of another student’s work or ideas without appropriate attribution, will result in zero points earned for that written assignment. Student in this course must additionally abide by the rules set out in the student handbook put out by the
Biological and Health Sciences Division ( http://www.deanza.edu/bhes/StudentHandbook.pdf
)
VIII. Tutoring
Need help?
Meet with tutors and attend workshops in the Student Success
Center: www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess.
Can't make it to campus? Use the free online tutoring available to all De Anza students. Just login to MyPortal , go to the Students tab, and find the Smarthinking link. For more information, go to deanza.edu/studentsuccess/onlinetutoring/
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IX. Tentative Course Schedule
LECTURE SCHEDULE
Date Lecture Topic
1/5
1/7
Intro, Levels of Organization
Intro, Levels of Organization
1/12 Organic compounds
1/14 Cells
1/19 Cells
1/21 Tissues
1/26 Tissues
1/28 Exam I
2/2 Integumentary System
2/4 Integumentary System
2/9 Bone Tissue
2/11 Bone Tissue
2/16 Axial Skeleton
2/18 Axial Skeleton
2/23 Exam II
2/25 Appendicular Skeleton
3/1
3/3
3/8
Appendicular Skeleton
Joints
Muscular Tissue
3/10 Muscular Tissue
Ch 8
Ch 9
Ch 10
Ch 10
3/15 Muscular System
3/17 Muscular System
3/22 Final Exam (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Ch 11
Ch 11
Ch 5
Ch 5
Ch 6
Ch 6
Ch 7
Ch 7
Reading
Ch 1
Ch 1
Ch 2
Ch 3
Ch 3
Ch 4
Ch 4
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3/17
Date
1/7
1/14
1/21
1/28
2/4
2/11
2/18
2/25
3/3
3/10
LAB SCHEDULE
SECTION 32160 Tuesday 5:30 pm – 8:20 pm
Date
1/5
1/12
Topic
Ex 1: The language of Anatomy
Ex 4: The Cell: Anatomy and Division, Ex 6A: Tissues
1/19
1/26
2/2
2/9
2/16
2/23
3/1
3/8
Ex 6A: Tissues
Ex 7: Integumentary System
Lab Practical No 1
Ex 10: Overview and axial skeleton
Ex 11: The Appendicular Skeleton
Ex 11: The Appendicular Skeleton
Ex 15: Skeletal Muscle
Ex 15: Skeletal Muscle
3/15 Lab Practical No 2
SECTION 32161 Thursday 5:30 pm – 8:20 pm
Topic
Ex 1: The language of Anatomy
Ex 4: The Cell: Anatomy and Division, Ex 6A: Tissues
Ex 6A: Tissues
Ex 7: Integumentary System
Lab Practical No 1
Ex 10: Overview and axial skeleton
Ex 11: The Appendicular Skeleton
Ex 11: The Appendicular Skeleton
Ex 15: Skeletal Muscle
Ex 15: Skeletal Muscle
Lab Practical No 2
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AGREEMENT
BIO40A – Anatomy and Physiology
DE ANZA COLLEGE – WINTER 2016
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