Riverside Community College Course Syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology 1: AMY-2A-47503, 05, 06; 4 units
FALL
2013
Course Hours and Location: T/Th 8-8:55am MTSC 401
E-mail: michael.cryder@rcc.edu
Phone: (951) 222- 8263
Instructor: Michael R. Cryder, M. S.
Website: www.myanatomymentor.com
Office: MTSC 324
Office Hours: TBA
Welcome to Anatomy and Physiology 2A. This course provides the student with a basic biological foundation in
human anatomy and physiology. Your understanding of all concepts, vocabulary, written and discussed
information, and laboratory protocols presented during both lecture and lab and by your lab manual and textbook are
subject to evaluation.
By the end of the course, a successful student will be able to:
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Discuss anatomical and physiological principles and relationships using appropriate terminology.
Properly use a compound microscope, do basic metric conversions, understand basic human
biochemistry, cell structure, function and transport processes.
Understand the structure of skin, its accessory components and the four primary tissue types that
make it up (epithelia, connective, muscle and nervous).
Discuss bone at an identity, chemical composition, microscopic and macroscopic, functional level as
well as the mechanisms of bone remodeling, growth, repair and disorder in the body.
Understand all aspects of each muscle type, muscle contraction, attachments and resulting actions.
Discuss structure, function and basic clinical disorders related to the eye, ear and special senses.
Integrate principles from different systems to evaluate clinical problems and physiology.
Required Texts:
E. N. Marieb, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9TH ed. Textbook or Mastering A & P (Benjamin & Cummings)
R. Loomis et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2A Laboratory Packet, 2nd ed. Lab Manual
Recommended Items: Laboratory Coat; (1) scientific calculator; (1) Flash drive (1 GB); multi-colored pens/highlighters; 1 box
surgical gloves; 5 x 8 cards
Grade: Your grade will be based on your overall percentage of the following point totals. Lecture grades and lab grades will be
weighted according to a 60% to 40% distribution respectively.
Lecture: 4 100- 125 point Lecture Exams:
450 pts.
1 200 point Cumulative Final:
200 pts.
Participation:
100 pts.
Lab:
4 100- 150 point Lab Practicums:
500 pts.
1 50 point Lab Practicum:
50 pts.
Quizzes (10 or more):
5 to 25 pts. each
Total Available Points:
1350 to 1400 pts.
Exams and Quizzes: EXAMS and QUIZZES CANNOT BE MADE UP. Lab exams in particular take several hours to set up,
so there are both practical and philosophical reasons for this policy. Exceptions may be made due to extreme circumstances that
are deemed by the instructor to be beyond the student’s control. A signed statement describing the nature of the circumstances as
well as substantiating documentation of the emergency may also be required at the discretion of the instructor.
Attendance: Attendance in both lecture and lab is a requirement and is mandatory. Attendance/ participation points will be
available at the beginning and end of each class meeting. You must be present to participate. Come to class on time. Tardiness
is disruptive to the entire class. Chronic latecomers may be dropped from the class.
“Special needs: If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning disability that may impact your
ability to carry out the assigned course work, I urge you to contact the staff in Disabled Student Services (DSPS) at
222-8060 or 222-8061 (TDD), located in the Administration building, room 121. DSPS will review your concerns
and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation
is confidential.”
Academic Honesty: You will be expected to adhere to RCC policies on academic honesty at all times. Anyone
caught cheating or plagiarizing on any work for this class will be issued a 0 for the assignment and the incident will
be immediately reported to the Dean of Instruction.
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Tentative Lecture and Lab Schedule:
AMY 2A (CRN: 47503, 05, 06)
Instructor: Michael R. Cryder, M. S.
Phone #: 222-8263
Room #: MTSC 302, 401
Office: MTSC; 324
e-mail: michael.cryder@rcc.edu
Tentative Lecture (T, Th.; MTSC 401) and Labs (M, W; T, Th.; W, F MTSC 302) Schedule for FALL 2013:
LAB DAY(S)
M, T, W
W, Th., F
LABORATORY EXERCISES
Lab 1: Terminology
Lab 2 and 3: Microscope/
Measurements
1-3
T, W
W, Th., F
M, T, W
W, Th., F
M, T, W
Lab 4: The Cell/
Lab 9: Physical Processes
Lab 5: Mitosis
Lab 6: DNA / Cell Cycle
LAB PRACTICUM #1
4
W, Th., F
09/24
09/26
10/01
10/03
10/08
DNA & RNA Processes /
Tissues
Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Integument
Histology Review/Test Prep
LECTURE EXAM #2
5
M, T, W
W, Th., F
M, T, W
W, Th., F
M, T, W
Lab 7/8: Transcription/ Translation
Lab 10: Epithelial Tissue
Lab 11: Connective Tissue
Lab 12: Bone, Cartilage, and Blood
Lab 13: Skin
Labs 7, 8 & 10 -13 Review
LAB PRACTICUM #2
Th.
T
Th.
T
Th
T
10/10
10/15
10/17
10/22
10/24
10/29
Skeletal Introduction
Bone: Struct. & Funct.
Bone Growth/ Comp.
Remodeling / Repair
Injuries & Disorders
LECTURE EXAM #3
6&7
W, Th., F
M, T, W
W, Th., F
M, T, W
W, Th., F
M, T, W
Lab 14: Skeletal Sys.
Lab 15: Appendicular skeleton
Lab 15: Axial Skeleton
Intro. To Joints
Labs 14 & 15 Review
LAB PRACTICUM #3
Th.
10/31
W, Th., F
T
Th.
11/05
11/07
Intro. To Muscle
8, 9 & 10
Muscle: Types/
9
Synapses/ Neuromuscular jct.
Structure/Action
Muscles & Metabolism
Lab 16: Joints/ Muscle
Intro. / Histology/ Dissection
Lab 16: Upper Body
M
T
11/11
11/12
Th.
11/14
T
11/19
DAY / DATE
T
08/26
Th.
08/28
LECTURE TOPIC
Introduction to A & P
Basic Chemistry
M
T
Th.
T
Th.
T
09/02
09/03
09/05
09/10
09/12
09/17
HOLIDAY….Labor Day
Chemistry /The Cell
Cell Structure / Function
Cell Transport
DNA Replication/Cells
LECTURE EXAM #1
Th
09/19
T
Th.
T
Th.
T
CHAPTER(S)
1
2
3
4&5
8
6, 7& 8
M, T, W
W, Th.
Happy Holiday!!! (No School on Monday the 12 TH)
Action Potential/
M, T, W
Sliding filament mech.
Energy Systems/contraction
W, Th. F
Muscle Metabolism
LECTURE EXAM #4
8–10
M, T, W
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Lab 16: Trunk Muscles
Lab 16: Lower Limbs
Muscle Review Labs
Muscle Review
LAB PRACTICUM #4
Riverside Community College Course Syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology 1: AMY-2A-47503, 05, 06; 4 units
FALL
2013
Course Hours and Location: T/Th 8-8:55am MTSC 401
DAY / DATE
LECTURE TOPIC
Th. / F
11/21&22
HOLIDAY; Have a great THANKSGIVING!!!
T
Th.
T
Th.
F
11/26
11/28
12/03
12/05
12/06
Eye
15
Photoreception
Ear
15
Balance/ Equilibrium/ Hearing
FALL SEMESTER ENDS
T, Th, F 12/10, 12
& 13
CHAPTER(S)
LAB DAY(S)
M, T, W
W, Th., F
M, T, W
W, Th., F
FINAL LAB PRACTICUM #5
LABORATORY EXERCISES
Lab 17: The Eye
Lab 18: The Ear
Labs 17 & 18 ONLY
Sat.
12/07
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
1-10, 15
Optional: (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Saturday
Th.
12/12
**FINAL CUMULATIVE LECTURE EXAMINATION
(08:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
MTSC ROOM 401
**Note: This date and time is assigned by the college, not the instructor. So, you MUST
attend the scheduled final lecture exam to complete the course.**
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