Center for Life & Health Sciences
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, New York
Course Number BI217
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
(4.5 Credit Hours)
Revised Fall 2013
William Perrotti
Course Outline
Course Number: BI217 [formerly BI107]
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
4.5 Credit Hours
I. Course Description
This course continues the study of structure, function, and regulation in the human
organism that was begun in BI216, Human Anatomy & Physiology 1. Topics include the
endocrine system, the reproductive system, the digestive system and metabolism, the
cardiovascular system, blood, the lymphatic system, the respiratory system, and the
excretory system. Laboratories involve vertebrate dissection, human skeletal materials,
microscope work, non-invasive human experimentation, and possibly animal
experimentation. Depending on lab site, the lab experience may involve the extensive use of
prosected human cadavers.
Prerequisite: BI216 (or BI106) Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, or permission of
the Dean or Assistant Dean of the Center for Life & Health Sciences. Students
enrolled in Health Sciences programs are recommended to complete this course
before beginning their specialized program coursework. Students with transfer
credit for BI216 Anatomy and Physiology 1 must complete a three-hour orientation
to the use of prosected human cadavers before participating in the BI217 Human
Anatomy and Physiology 2 laboratory. Transfer students must meet with the A&P
course coordinator not later than one week before beginning this course.
II.
A.
Organization and Procedures
Time Allotment (one semester - 4.5 credit hours)
1.
Lecture: 3 hours per week for 15 weeks plus a three-hour comprehensive
final exam.
2.
Laboratory: 3 hours per week for 15 weeks.
B.
Placement
1.
Fall Semester
2.
Spring Semester
3.
Summer Semester
C.
Facilities
l.
Lecture room for 32 students
2.
Complete laboratory facilities for 16 students
D.
Teaching Methods
1.
Lecture-discussion
2.
Problem solving activities
3.
Demonstration and audio-visual aids
4.
Supervised laboratory work
5.
Individual on-line assignments
E.
Evaluation of Course Work
1.
Lecture
a.
Hour tests
b.
c.
d.
2.
Quizzes (omitted by some instructors)
Home or on-line assignments (omitted by some instructors)
Comprehensive final exam (scheduled during 16th week)
Laboratory
a.
Quizzes
b.
Supervised in-lab check-offs
c.
Lab reports and in-lab assignments
F.
Course Grade
1.
Course grade is calculated and assigned by lecture instructor.
2.
2/3 of course grade is based on lecture evaluations.
3.
1/3 of course grade is based on laboratory evaluations.
4.
“D” is a minimum passing grade for local credit.
5.
“D” grades often don’t transfer.
6.
Many college programs require a minimum “C” in Anatomy and
Physiology.
G.
Common grading guidelines for the laboratory portion of the course and other
specific instructional requirements and attendance policies will be provided by
your specific instructor(s).
III.
Materials:
A. Required: Lecture
Martini, R., J. Nath, E. Bartholomew, Fundamentals of Anatomy and
Physiology, 9th ed., Benjamin Cummings Publishing. 2012.
B. Required: Lab (Utica)
Perrotti, W., Inquiry-Based Exercises in Human Anatomy & Physiology,
Cadaver-Based, Part 2, 6th ed., Pearson Custom Publishing, 2012.
C. Required: Lab (Rome)
Perrotti, W., Inquiry-Based Exercises in Human Anatomy & Physiology,
Non-Cadaver-Based, Part 2, 2nd ed., Pearson Custom Publishing, 2012.
D.
Nitrile Dissection gloves (available from College Bookstore)
Note: No latex gloves are allowed in lab.
E. Recommended:
All students will wear aprons during anatomy exercises. Students may,if
they wish, bring in their own lab coats or sleeve protectors but it is not
required. Note: Aprons are provided by the Center for Life & Health
Sciences.
Protective eyewear is generally recommended for anatomy activities.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
A. The student will be able to demonstrate by answering written and oral questions
knowledge as specified in the laboratory and classroom of the anatomy and physiology of the
male and female reproductive systems and their roles in the perpetuation of the human
species.
B. As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate by answering
written and oral questions knowledge of the endocrine system with emphasis being
placed on its role in the regulation of bodily processes.
C. As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate by answering
written and oral questions knowledge of the digestive system and its role in the
procurement and processing of ingested organic matter.
D.
As specified in class and lab, the student will be able to demonstrate by
answering written questions knowledge of the basic structure of biomolecules and apply
this knowledge in the study of cellular metabolism.
E. The student will be able to demonstrate by answering written and oral questions
knowledge as specified in the laboratory and classroom of the components of blood and
lymphatic fluid and the role of these substances in the maintenance of homeostasis.
F. The student will be able to demonstrate by answering written and oral questions the
structural and functional interrelationships between the circulatory and respiratory
systems and their importance in the procurement and movement of gases to and from the
body’s tissues.
G. The student will be able to demonstrate by answering written and oral questions
knowledge as specified in the laboratory and classroom of the anatomy and physiology of
the cardiovascular system and its role in delivering nutrients, regulatory chemicals and
heat to all regions of the body.
H. The student will be able to demonstrate by answering written and oral questions
knowledge as specified in the laboratory and classroom of the anatomy and physiology of
the urinary system and its importance in the regulation of the body’s internal fluid,
electrolyte, and acid-base balance.
I. The student will collect and analyze data and evaluate quantitative information
relating to physiological processes.
J. The student will participate in the processes of anatomical observation, anatomical
exploration and anatomical discovery through vertebrate dissection and the use selected
organ specimens and various representations of the human body.
K. The student will observe and recognize the significance of the structural changes
associated with aging and various selected pathologies through the use of various
representations of the human body.
L. The student will observe and verify the anatomical bases for selected clinical
procedures through the use of various representations of the human body.
M. The student will compare human morphology between same sex and opposite sex
individuals through the use of various representations of the human body.
Major Topics
Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System
Pregnancy & Development
Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Metabolism
Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
Anatomy and Physiology of Circulation
Blood
Lymphatic System & Immunity
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
Note: The preceding topic outline provides a general roadmap of what will be covered
in lecture during the semester. The actual time devoted to specific topics and the
scheduling of exams will be determined by individual instructors.
Laboratory Outline - BI107
Topic
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Anatomy of reproductive system-1
Anatomy of reproductive system-2
Endocrine anatomy
Effect of Reproductive Hormones on the Pituitary
Gland
Anatomy of the digestive system-1
Anatomy of the digestive system-2
Digestive physiology: Vending machine nutrition
Anatomy of the heart
Cardiac physiology: ECG, heart sounds
Blood vessels of systemic circulation-1
Blood vessels of systemic circulation-2
Anatomy of the urinary system
Anatomy of the respiratory system
13
14
15
Respiratory physiology
Graded aerobic exercise
Blood: Types, hematocrit, bleeding times