Ocean County College
Professor’s Course Information Sheet
Professor’s Name: Ms. Linda Burke, M.S.,MT(ASCP)
Course Title and Number: BIOL 131: Anatomy and Physiology II
Semester: Spring 2013
Catalog Description: This course studies the autonomic nervous system; the endocrine,
cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems; fluid and electrolyte
balance; and reproduction. Dissection and instrumentation reinforce all lecture materials.
Office Location: Heir 132
Phone Number: 732-255-0400 X 2329
E-Mail Address: lburke@ocean.edu
Office Hours: T-1:25-1:55; 3:45-5:55pm; W-3:45-4:15pm;
TH-11:25-11:55am ; F- 3:25-3:55pm
To arrange a meeting with your instructor in addition to the regularly scheduled office
hours, please contact your instructor directly, or contact the Department of Health and
Human Performance. Telephone 732-255-0395.
Required Text: Saladin’s Anatomy and Physiology. current ed. McGraw-Hill
Benson, H.etal, A&P Laboratory Textbook, 5th ed. McGraw-Hill
Course Objectives:
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Describe the structures and functions associated with the Autonomic Nervous
System, Endocrine, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary,
and Reproductive Systems.
Describe the relationship and interactions between these body systems.
Know the processes associated with metabolism.
Describe Water Balance within the body.
List the major electrolytes and imbalances associated with them.
Describe what an Acid and Base are and how Buffer Systems play a role in our
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.
Course Standards/Attendance Policy: Students are expected to be present and on time
for all classes and labs. Active participation is expected from all students. Quizzes are
given during the first 15 minutes of class time, and cannot be made up if absent or late.
Labs cannot be made up.
No Extra credit will be given.
Students must notify the instructor within 24 hours of missing a test, and make
arrangements to make up the test within 1 week. Failure to comply will result in a
grade of zero for that test.
All cell phones must be OFF and put away before class begins.
Grading Scale:
90-100
86-89
80-85
76-79
70-75
60-69
below 60
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
Course Outline:
Chapter 17: Endocrinology
Chapter 18: Blood
Chapter 15 Autonomic Nervous System
Test 1: Chapters 15, 17, 18
Chapter 19: The Heart
Chapter 20: Blood Vessels and Circulation
Chapter 22 Respiratory System
Test 2: Chapters 19,20, and 22
Chapter 23 Urinary System
Chapter 24 Water and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 25: Digestive System
Test 3: Chapters 21,23, 24, 25
Chapter 21: Lymphatic and Immune System
Chapter 27: Male Reproductive System
Chapter 28 Female Reproductive System
Test 4: Chapters 27 and 28
Evaluation of Student:
Final grade for lecture will constitute 75% of the Biol 131 grade and will be
determined as follows:
Quiz Ave.
25%
Test Ave.
65%
Homework assignments
10%
Quizzes(announced) will be given at the beginning of class. Students can drop or miss
one quiz score only. Quizzes cannot be made up! No extra credit given. NO
Exceptions!
Biol 131L: Grading policy:
Lab grade will constitute 25% of the BIOL 131 grade and will be determined as follows:
Lab Reports:
Lab practicals:
ave. %=25% final lab grade
ave. % grade of each of 2 practicals= 75% total lab grade
Students not in compliance with lab safety directives will not be permitted to
remain in lab NO EXCEPTIONS!
College Required Information
Withdrawals: All withdrawals must be initiated by the student.The college has set APR 5th,2013 as the
last date to receive a “W” grade. Students wishing to withdraw must obtain my signature on the college
Drop/Add form and officially withdraw through admissions. Students who are still officially enrolled after
this date will receive the grade based on your final average.
Statement of Plagiarism: Students should refer to the student handbook and review Policy #5180. Cheating
and plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in automatic withdrawal and failure.
Statement about Civility: Ocean County College defines civility primarily as the demonstration of
respect for others, basic courtesy, reciprocity (treating others as we wish to be treated), and
behaviors that create a positive environment in which to learn and to work. [See
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 addition, Study Strategy
Seminars are scheduled each week and are posted on the college website under “Academics.” More
information on college services 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).
Statement of Accommodation: If there is any student in this class who has special needs because of learning
disabilities or other kinds of disabilities, please feel free to come and discuss this with me or a staff member in
the Center for Academic Excellence.
Disclaimer: Individual faculty members may make reasonable changes to this course outline exclusive of
course requirements, course calendar, and grading procedures.
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 purposes by
authorized college administrators.
Important Notes
Ocean Cruiser is the official email communication for students at OCC
(firstname_lastname@occ.mailcruiser.com)
Failure to pay for this course may result in your being dropped for non-payment.