Syllabus and Schedule for BIOL 138 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
Course title: Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
Credit hours: 4
Instructor: Sarah Darhower
Office hours: By appointment
Course number and section: BIOL 138
Contact hours: 75
E-mail: sdarhower@smccme.edu
**A+P tutors are available in the Academic Achievement Center.**
Bio 138 01 meets MWF from 11:00am to 11:50am in 107 Preble AND
W from 1:00am to 2:50pm in 108 Hildreth
Course description:
This four-credit lecture/lab course is a continuation of BIOL 132, building on many of the fundamentals. Emphasis
will be on the structure and function of the following organ systems in the human body: nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive. The laboratory portion complements
and reinforces the lecture, focusing on closer examination of these system structures via live and virtual dissection,
and demonstration of their functions via simple testing. Anatomical models, prepared microscope slides, and online
resources may also be incorporated. Prerequisite: BIOL 132 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab, or BIOL 130
Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 131 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab. Corequisite(s): None.
Required materials, tools, or supplies:
1. Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology textbook, 14th ed., by Shier, Butler, and Lewis, McGraw Hill,
2016. ISBN 978-0-07-802429-0
2. Laboratory Manual to Accompany Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology, 14th ed., by Martin, McGraw
Hill, 2016. ISBN 978-1-259-29563-8
3. Anatomy and Physiology Revealed v3 (online access). ISBN 978-00 3403601
Note: The required items above can also be purchased from the SMCC Bookstore as a bundled package,
ISBN 978-1-259-80831-9.
Recommended materials:
Survival Guide for Anatomy and Physiology, by Kevin T Patton, Elsevier Mosby, 2006.
ISBN 978-0-323-04330-4
Course objectives:
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. apply the scientific method of inquiry.
2. understand anatomical vocabulary.
3. distinguish and characterize the major components of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems.
4. explain how each of the above systems functions individually and together.
5. perform the lab experiments/activities safely, using selected supplies and equipment.
Course outline:
1. Integration and coordination (Ch 11-13, Labs 26-36)
2. Transport of fluid and material (Ch 14-16, Labs 37-42)
3. Absorption and excretion (Ch 17, 19-20, Labs 43-49)
4. Human reproduction (Ch 22, Labs 50-51)
Material is presented through lecture, class and lab activities, anatomy/physiology educational websites, and other
assignments. PowerPoint slides may be incorporated. Material and some activities may also be available in
Blackboard, as well as supplemental information. Constructive participation is required throughout the semester in
lecture and lab. Questions and discussions are encouraged all the time, anytime. Do not wait until something
becomes a problem to get help; by then it’s usually too late.
Course Policies:
 No food or drinks are permitted in the lab.
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Students are expected to clean up after themselves after every lab meeting and in the lecture room.
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Students are responsible for all material covered. Students are expected to do their own work and cheating
of any kind will result in a failing grade for this course.
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Specific policies of this course follow those stated in the SMCC Students’ Handbook. Students are
expected to become familiar with these policies prior to beginning this course.
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Students are expected to turn in all work on time. For every homework assignment that is late, 10 points
(out of 100) will be deducted per class day late. All homework is to be submitted online through
Blackboard. I will not accept homework assignments that are emailed to me.
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Students are expected to take written quizzes and written exams on the days they are scheduled. For every
quiz or written exam that is not taken on time, 10 points (out of 100) will be deducted from the grade.
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THERE ARE NO MAKEUPS FOR PRACTICAL EXAMS!! Time in the lab is limited, and these exams
require extra time for setup and tear down. You must be present on the scheduled day to take these two
exams. Any student that does not take the practical exam receives a zero grade for that exam.
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All grades count and none are dropped. However, an optional research paper (outline of assignment
follows the information listed) may replace the lowest written exam grade.
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During exams, all cell phones MUST be silenced and put away in a bag.
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No one may leave the classroom during the course of an exam or quiz. Once you have left, you may not
have your paper back.
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All arrangements for make-up work are the responsibility of the student.
Student evaluation and grading (grade determination):
Final course grade will be based on:
 Attendance and participation = 10%
 Twelve equally-weighted homework assignments = 15%
 Six equally-weighted Microscope, Diagram and Revealed quizzes = 20%
 Five equally-weighted Written exams = 35%
 Two equally-weighted Practical exams = 20%
Figuring out your own grade at any time during the course:
[Attendance x 0.10] + [(Avg of 12 HW) x 0.15] + [(Avg of 6 quizzes) x 0.20] + [(Avg of 5 Written exams) x 0.35]
+ [(Avg of 2 Practical exams) x 0.20] = Final grade
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Grading scale:
100-93 = A
92-90 = A89-87 = B+
86-83 = B
82-80 = B79-77 = C+
76-73 = C
72-70 = C69-67 = D+
66-63 = D
Below 63 = F
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course evaluation is available.
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improve your performance and take these ideas with you to the meeting.
3. If your overall course grade is C or above (satisfactory), no grade will be assigned and your advisor will not
notify you.
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have access to them. They only reflect your performance for those time frames. However, these grades DO
eventually affect your final course grade, of course, because your course grade continues to change as the
semester progresses and you complete more work. Your final course grade may be different from your
Early Alert and Academic Alert grades, i.e., higher, lower, or the same, depending on your performance.
You should calculate your grade often and know where you stand (see “Figuring out your own grade at any
time during the course,” below).
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Optional Assignment:
Due: Friday April 22, 2016, but you are welcome to turn it in earlier.
Choose a current topic (within the last 5 years) that was either presented by you or one of your classmates during
class time that you found fascinating. Expand on that presentation with further research of your own, and write a 57 page paper with your information. Sources must be credible. You may use newspapers, scientific journals,
credible magazines, etc.
The final project must contain:
 A cover page including title, name, course number, and date (5 points)
 An abstract or summary which is 1-2 paragraphs long (7 points)
 5-7 pages of completed research using size 12 font and 1.5 spacing
o Length of 5-7 pages (10 points)
o Organization of thoughts (10 points)
o Thorough discussion of current research (30 points)
 REMEMBER: Just because it is dated as current, doesn’t mean it is new information!!
 A citation page identifying your sources. Sources must be referenced in a formal format (ie APA, MLA,
etc). Citations within the paper are not necessary, unless you are using direct quotes. (15 points)
 PROOFREAD! You will not receive full credit for your work if there are spelling or grammatical errors.
(15 points)
 Signature of a tutor in the writing center that has helped you to revise your paper. (8 points)
There will be a space on Blackboard to submit this electronically. In order to submit the tutor’s signature, you may
take a screenshot or scan it in and then include that document. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THIS TO ME.
The grade you receive on this project may replace your lowest written exam grade at the end of the semester.
(Practical exam grades are not affected by this paper.) If you receive a lower grade on the project than on any
written exam, the project grade will be dropped.
PLAGIARIZED PAPERS WILL RESULT IN A ZERO!!
LATE PROJECTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
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TENTATIVE TOPICAL LECTURE AND LAB OUTLINE FOR BIOL 138
Spring 2016
Jan 20 – Feb 8
Nervous System II (Chapter 11) AND
Nervous System III: Senses (Chapter 12)
Lab: Jan 20
APRv3.0 Introduction
#28 Spinal Cord and Meninges
#29 Reflex Arc and Reflexes
Jan 27
QUIZ #1 on Labs 28 and 29
#26 Brain and Cranial Nerves
**#27 Dissection of the Sheep Brain
Feb 3
QUIZ #2 on Labs 26 and 27
#30 Receptors and General Senses
#31 Smell and Taste
#32 Ear and Hearing
**#34 Eye Structure
Jan 27
HW #1 Due
 Successfully log into our class on blackboard and post a few sentences about
yourself under “Discussions” (50% of grade). Respond to/Comment on at least 2
other posts (50% of grade). DO NOT email this to me
Starting Jan 25
HW #2: Round 1 of Current Events Presentations
 2 students drawn randomly each class period
o Presentation of Current Event = 80% of HW #1 grade
o Posting summary of Current Event under Discussion on Blackboard =
15% of HW #1 grade. Must be at least 4 sentences long.
o Including citation of Current Event under Discussion on Blackboard in
MLA format = 5% of HW #2 grade
o Current event must be posted on Blackboard before or on the same day as
the presentation, or it will be counted as late.
Feb 8
HW #3 Due
 Log in to APRv3.0
 Click on “my”, and choose “Nervous System (Ch 11)” under List, and choose “7.
Nervous” under Module
o Choose “Take my Quiz” at the top right corner
o Select “My Structures”, “All Structures”, “Multiple Choice”, and “25”. In
the bottom left corner, you should have 25 questions in your quiz.
o Take the quiz and post your results under the appropriate assignment in
Blackboard either by saving them and attaching, or through a screenshot.
 Click on “my”, and choose “Senses (Ch 12)” under List, and choose “7. Nervous”
under Module
o Choose “Take my Quiz” at the top right corner
o Select “My Structures”, “All Structures”, “Multiple Choice”, and “25”. In
the bottom left corner, you should have 25 questions in your quiz.
o Take the quiz and post your results under the appropriate assignment in
Blackboard either by saving them and attaching, or through a screenshot.
 Your Homework grade will be the average of the two quiz scores.
 PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THESE TO ME!!
Feb 10
EXAM 1 based on Powerpoints for Chapters 11 and 12, as well as Labs 30, 31, 32 and 34
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Feb 12 – Feb 29
Endocrine System (Chapter 13) AND
Blood (Chapter 14)
Lab: Feb 10
Start Endocrine System Lecture Packet
APRv3.0 Handout: Endocrine System
#36 Microscope work only
Feb 17
QUIZ #3 on APRv3.0 and Lab 36
#37 Blood Cells
Review
Feb 24
FIRST PRACTICAL EXAM
Feb 15
NO CLASS DUE TO PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Feb 22
HW #4 Due
 Choose 1 hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.
 Describe how it is regulated (ie specifically, how does the body adjust to too little
or too much of this hormone….what is the negative feedback loop).
 Briefly describe the condition(s) that can occur if there is too little or too much of
this hormone over time.
 Post this on Blackboard under the appropriate assignment.
Feb 29
HW #5 Due
 Log in to APRv3.0
 Click on “my”, and choose “Blood (Ch 14)” under List, and “9. Cardiovascular”
under Module
o Choose “Take my Quiz” at the top right corner
o Select “My Animations” and “All Animations”. In the bottom left corner,
you should have 10 questions in your quiz.
o Take the quiz and post your results under the appropriate assignment in
Blackboard either by saving them and attaching, or through a screenshot.
o PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THIS TO ME!!
March 2
EXAM 2 based on Powerpoints for Chapters 13 and 14
March 4 – March 28
Cardiovascular System (Chapter 15) AND
Lymphatic System and Immunity (Chapter 16)
Lab: March 2
**#38 Heart Structure
March 9
QUIZ #4 on Lab 38
#40 Blood Vessel Structure, Arteries, and Veins
March 16
NO LAB DUE TO SPRING BREAK
March 23
QUIZ #5 on Lab 40
APRv3.0 Handout: Lymphatic System
#42 Lymphatic System
March 14-18
NO CLASS DUE TO SPRING BREAK
March 21
HW #6 Due
 Log in to APRv3.0
 Click on “my”, and choose “Cardiovascular” for both List and Module
o Choose “Take my Quiz” at the top right corner
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o
o
Select “My Animations” and “All Animations”. In the bottom left corner,
you should have 40 questions in your quiz.
Take the quiz and post your results under the appropriate assignment in
Blackboard either by saving them and attaching, or through a screenshot.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THIS TO ME!!
Starting March 28
HW #7: Round 2 of Current Events Presentations
 2 students drawn randomly each class period
o Presentation of Current Event = 80% of HW #1 grade
o Posting summary of Current Event under Discussion on Blackboard =
15% of HW #1 grade. Must be at least 4 sentences long.
o Including citation of Current Event under Discussion on Blackboard in
MLA format = 5% of HW #1 grade
o Current event must be posted on Blackboard before or on the same day as
the presentation, or it will be counted as late.
March 28
HW #8 Due
 Using references outside of your text, describe the term “immunosenescence”
o Define the term.
o What type(s) of immunity are affected? Explain.
o Which cells are involved?
o Name 3 types of illnesses/disorders that can result.
o List your references.
o Post this on Blackboard within the appropriate assignment.
March 30
EXAM 3 based on Powerpoints for Chapters 15 and 16, Lab 42, and the APR handout
April 1 – April 22
Digestive System (Chapter 17) AND
Respiratory System (Chapter 19)
Lab: March 30
Start Digestive System Lecture Packet
#43 Digestive Organs
April 11
April 6
QUIZ #6 on Lab 43
APRv3.0 Handout: Digestive System
Activity with Digestive Secretion Chart
April 13
QUIZ #7 on APRv3.0 and Digestive Secretion Chart
#45 Respiratory Organs
#47 Control of Breathing
April 20
QUIZ #8 on Labs 45 and 47
#46 Breathing and Respiratory Volumes
HW #9 Due
 Choose one of the following disorders of the digestive system:
o Celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and Heliobactor pylori
infections
o Write 2-3 paragraphs describing your chosen condition. Include the following:
 Brief description of what it is
 What causes it
 Possible treatments and prognosis
 List your references
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April 18
NO CLASS DUE TO PATRIOTS’ DAY
April 22
HW #10 Due
 Log in to APRv3.0
 Click on “my”, and choose “Respiratory” for both List and Module
o Choose “Take my Quiz” at the top right corner
o Select “My Animations” and “All Animations”. In the bottom left corner,
you should have 25 questions in your quiz.
o Take the quiz and post your results under the appropriate assignment on
Blackboard either by saving them and attaching, or through a screenshot.
o PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THESE TO ME!!
April 25
EXAM 4 based on Powerpoints for Chapters 17 and 19, and Lab 46
April 27 – May 11
Urinary System (Chapter 20) AND
Reproductive System (Chapter 22)
Lab: April 27
**#48 Kidney Structure
March 4
QUIZ #9 on Lab 48
#50 Male Reproductive System
#51 Female Reproductive System
Review
March 11
SECOND PRACTICAL EXAM
May 6
HW #11 Due: Urinary Worksheet to be submitted through Blackboard
May 11
HW #12 Due
 Log in to APRv3.0
 Click on “my”, and choose “Reproductive” for both List and Module
o Choose “Take my Quiz” at the top right corner
o Select “My Animations” and “All Animations”. In the bottom left corner,
you should have 40 questions in your quiz.
o Take the quiz and post your results under the appropriate assignment on
Blackboard either by saving them and attaching, or through a screenshot.
o PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THESE TO ME!!
May 13
EXAM 5 based on Powerpoints for Chapters 20 and 22
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