COLLIN COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course Number: BIOL 2402
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology II
Course Description: Continued study of structure and function related to the human endocrine, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Additional topics include:
composition and functions of blood; the immune response; fluid, electrolyte and pH balance; and human
development. Emphasis placed on the interrelationships of these systems.
Course Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
PREREQUISITE:
4
3
4
Biology 2401 with a grade of “C” or better within the last five years
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to do the
following:
1. Apply scientific reasoning to investigate questions and utilize scientific tools such as microscopes and
laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. (Teamwork)
2. Identify and describe the major gross anatomy and microscopic components. (Critical Thinking Skills)
3. Analyze and explain the functional roles of the following: endocrine system, circulatory system, lymphatic and
immune systems, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, fluid/electrolyte and acid/base (pH)
balances, reproductive system, development and inheritance. (Communication Skills)
4. Integrate the overall homeostatic mechanisms of these body systems. (Empirical and Quantitative Skills)
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook.
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal
educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or
972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student
Handbook for additional information.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor’s Name: Amira Shaham-Albalancy
Office Number: F168
Office location: the office is on the first floor of the Founders building in the first hallway to the left of the main
entrance (hallway next to the cashier window). I encourage you to come visit my office. If my door is open and I am
in my office you are welcome in (even if not office hours).
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Friday by appointment
If there will be changes in office hours due to unexpected events or college related activities, I will post a note on
my door and if possible will try to announce in class.
Email: aalbalancy@collin.edu - BEST WAY TO GET A QUICK RESPONSE
E-mail etiquette:
I encourage students contact me through e-mail to discuss class material or any questions, concerns, or suggestions that
they may have. I will check e-mails during the week (Monday Through Friday) up to 8 PM and students will receive a
reply within 24 hours. Occasionally, I will also check e-mails during the weekend.
Since I receive many e-mails daily here are some guidelines to obtain a quick response from me:
1. Send all e-mail correspondence to me through Collin College CougarMail. I cannot discuss any class or confidential
information with students through external e-mail addresses. E-mails from external accounts will be checked last and
might not be answered at all if the subject matter is considered confidential.
2. Include the following two pieces of information in the subject lines: the course number and the reason for the email. This will help me identify the urgency. E-mails with no subject line as described or without subject line will be
read and answered last and/or might not be answered within 24 hours.
3. Students should write their full name in the e-mail. This helps me identify the sender so that I may respond properly.
4. Any e-mail that includes texting, rather than actual words, (example - “u” instead of “you”) WILL NOT BE
ANSWERED
CLASS INFORMATION
Section Number: P2L
Meeting Times: MTWR 1:00 – 3:45 pm
Meeting Location: J201
Course resources:
Lab manual: Human Anatomy and Physiology, custom edition for Collin College by Marieb and Mitchell for lab (I
usually do not use the lab manual directly but it can be a good resource for study)
These lab manual can be purchased in the campus bookstore together with the textbook and it is also available on reserve
through the college library.
Other course resources:
1. Mastering A and P www.pearsonmylab.com - course notes and assignments will be published there
Course ID - shaham-albalancy42297; direct access via Blackboard is also available. You will use the same code and
course ID that is used for the lecture section.
2. Anatomy and physiology Facebook group at:
http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=115612635508&ref=ts
If you are not a member please ask to join – it is a closed group for A&P students only. In this group we post photos,
discuss A&P material and more. There are several posted photos, links and resources that can help you with your studies.
Supplies: Mandatory - Surgical or exam gloves, dissecting kit, safety goggles
Missing the first lab meeting: Students that miss the first day of the lab are required to view the “Starting with Safety”
DVD in the Science Den prior to being permitted to attend the next lab.
The Science Den staff will supply the student with the DVD to watch and with a confirmation note to return to their
instructor to verify completion.
None of the lab supplies will be supplied by instructor.
Students MUST have them to participate in the lab activities
Attendance Policy
I strongly believe that attending and participating in class is a major factor in students’ success.
Please note that I will not take attendance or monitor your participation. There is no direct penalty for being absent.
However, if you do not attend class, you are still responsible for all material covered during that class meeting and you
will receive a zero (0) for any missed assignment.
I will occasionally announce in the class changes/additions to schedule and assignments. I do not post those changes on
any platform. It is highly recommended that if you miss a class, you would contact me or your friends to get the updates.
Missed (due to absence) material and assignments that are distributed in class cannot be obtained from my office
without an acceptable excuse with appropriate documentation. Please see my Make-up and late submission
Guidelines for Assignments and/or Exams for more information.
Come on time – I am going to be on time in class and prepared to teach. I expect the same from all the students enrolled
in this class.
I find students who are tardy to be disruptive with the teaching/learning process that is taking place in the classroom.
Therefore in accordance with section 7-4.5 Classroom Dismissal by Faculty Member, of the current Student Handbook,
“If a student is disruptive in class . . .a faculty member has the right to temporarily dismiss the student from class. . . .”
Therefore, if you are late you will not be able to join the class. If a student is late more than once, it will be reported to
the Dean of Students.
The time will be decided by the clock founds on the wall in the classroom. If the clock is off, the time will be defined
by my watch.
Electronic Devices:
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM (UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR AS SPECIFIED IN AGREEMENT BELOW)
It is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct (Chapter 2, Section 7-2.4 Other Offenses, Item S) to engage “in the use of
electronic or digital media or telecommunication devices during class, Collin College labs and/or other learning
environments.” This includes social networking activities such as texting, talking on the phone, and Web browsing from
laptops, Smart phones, or any other relevant electronic devices during class time.
Class electronic devices guidelines:
1. Each student should print, initial and sign the attached agreement and hand it back to me no later than the second
meeting of the class (Tuesday 6/10/2014).
2. If you are not able to attend class, please scan and e-mail by the due date AND bring the hard copy in the next meeting
3. Students that will not supply the signed hard copy of the agreement by the due date will not be able to use any electronic
device in the classroom at any time.
4. Attempts to use an electronic device not in accordance with the above rules and the ones specified in the agreement,
will result in removing the student from the class on the particular meeting and reporting to the office of the Dean of
Students if such violation will be repeated.
Method of Evaluation:
This is the required distribution of lecture and lab grades according to the biology department
Final Lecture Total
(Lecture Total*0.6)
Final Laboratory Total
Course Grade
(Laboratory Total*0.4)
Letter Grade:
100-90 =A
80-89 =B
70-79 =C
60-69 =D
>60 =F
Please note - I do not curve class grades nor do I round grades to the next level (example: a student with a final grade of
79.4 will receive a C in the course). It is extremely important that you will record your grades and calculate them
during the semester (see details below – in “Detailed Method of Evaluation”)
Detailed Method of Evaluation
It is a student’s responsibility to track their individual assignments and exams grades and calculate cumulative grades
throughout the semester. Students who have questions about their grades, how to improve their grades, or how to calculate
their grades, should meet with me as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the last week of the semester to discuss
these issues with me, because by then it is usually too late to make a major improvement in a student’s overall grade.
It is very important to understand that a non-submitted assignment will be recorded with a grade of zero that will
be incorporated into the final grade
Below you will find the detailed distribution of the grades:
1. Each assignment has a maximum grade of 100 (not including bonus points – if applies).
2. The calculation is made by averaging each component and using the average to calculate % of grade (example – take
all your quizzes grade and calculate average; take the average and multiple by 0.2. This will give you the relative
contribution of the quizzes to the LAB grade)
3. Lab will include mainly (but not only) anatomy and histology. Students are expected to know the relationship between
structure and function to succeed in the class.
Assignment
% from
grade
final
lab
8-10 Quizzes
2 Lab reports
3 Practicals
Total
20
20
20 each=60
100
8-10 quizzes – no quiz grade will be dropped. The highest grade will be considered twice. Quizzes will include set-up
questions and questions to be answered / words to be defined. No make-up quizzes will be given under any circumstances.
2 lab reports – The topics and dates will be announced in class during the semester and detailed instructions will be posted
on the Mastering A&P. Lab reports should be submitted written in a scientific format. Detailed rubric will be posted on
the Mastering A&P.
Written assignments should be submitted via turnitin.com (class ID: 8080710 and password: lec2402s14 – same as lecture
section) and a hard copy should be submitted on the due date in class. I do not accept e-mailed assignments or submission
in my office unless discussed and authorized by me. Each assignment will be accompanied by specific instructions.
No late submission will be granted without acceptable reason supported by documentation (see Make-up and late
submission Guidelines for Assignments and/or Exams below).
3 practical exams – Each lab practical will include 50 set-up questions (slides, models, dissected cats etc.).
The offering of bonus / extra points is optional. If given the maximum point values are:
Maximum 5 points per lab quiz
Maximum 3 points per 100 point lab practical
Maximum 0 points (no extra/bonus) per lab report
Make-up and late submission Guidelines for Assignments and/or Exams
I understand that a student may have some unexpected events impacting their life during the semester (example: major
illness or death of a family member). It is important for the student to communicate with me about these issues immediately,
so that s/he will have an opportunity to complete missed coursework and exams. There are some class rules regarding
missed coursework and exams that students should be aware of:
1. Class policy is that no make-up exams (any type) will be given automatically. If a student cannot take the exam
during the scheduled time, the student must contact me immediately to discuss options (by CougarMail or leaving a
message on my office phone within seven (7) hours of missing the test).
2. Do not assume that you are eligible for a make-up test. Only students with acceptable excuses (hospitalization of the
student or immediate family member or a death in the immediate family) will be considered automatically with appropriate
documentation. Please discuss with me what is considered an appropriate documentation. Any other reason should be
discussed with me in person.
Documents must be presented to me on the first class session that the student returns to class. The documents
supplied should cover ALL the missing classes. If a student fails to return to class and to show supporting
documents in a timely manner, no make-up will be granted.
If you miss a practical please contact me immediately (as mentioned above) to discuss your options. If a make up is
approved a comprehensive make up practical will be given in the final exam day 7/10/2014 starting at 1:30pm in J201.
The eligibility for a practical make up will be discussed upon supplying the appropriate documentation by a committee
that includes me and 2 other A&P professors that were assigned by the A&P group.
Lateral Transfer Policy
Lateral transfers will not be granted after the 2nd week of class or after the first lecture exam, whichever comes first.
Exceptions to this are for documented changes in work schedule and family emergencies. If a student does transfer to
another section, all previous grades will accompany the student. However, the new instructor can require the student to
retake any exam or quiz. For questions concerning this policy, contact the Biology Department Chair.
Grading of assignment of a student caught violating the Student Code of Conduct for Scholastic Dishonesty
Any form of scholastic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Student Development Office for review. The specific
Assignment will not be graded until I receive a final decision from the Dean of Student Development Office. If the student
is found in violation of the Student Code of Conduct, the specific assignment will receive a grade of zero.
In addition, if a student is suspected of committing scholastic dishonesty, I reserve the right not only to submit a
formal complaint to the Dean of Student Development Office, but also to give a grade of “F” for the entire course
Academic Dishonesty: See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
Week #
Meeting #
1
1
Lab topic
Special notes
Check –in, Orientation, Safety, Microscope
Endocrine System: Anatomy and Histology
2
Endocrine System: Anatomy and Histology
3
Quiz 1 – endocrine system
Male Reproductive System: Anatomy,
Histology, Physiology
4
Female Reproductive System: Anatomy,
Histology, Physiology
Cat Dissection, testes Demo Ovary
Dissection.
***census day – 6/12/2014***
Bring safety goggles, gloves and
dissecting kit
Lap report 1 – Endocrine system due
2
1
Quiz 2 – Male and female reproductive
system
Lab Practical Review
2
Lab practical I
Heart Anatomy
3
Heart Anatomy, Heart Physiology
4
Quiz 3 – heart anatomy and EKG
Bring safety goggles, gloves and
dissecting kit
Blood Vessel: Anatomy & Physiology
3
1
Quiz 4 – Blood vessels
Bring safety goggles and gloves
Blood: Hematology & Histology
2
Quiz 5 - blood
Lymphatic and Immune System: Anatomy
and Histology
Immuno precipitation
Bring safety goggles and gloves
Immune System Physiology
Last Day to Withdraw-6/24/2014
3
Quiz 6 – Lymphatic and immune system
Lab Practical Review
4
Lab Practical II
Respiratory System: Anatomy and Histology
4
1
Respiratory System: Anatomy and Histology
Bring safety goggles, gloves and
dissecting kit
Respiratory System: Physiology
2
Quiz 7 – Respiratory system
Urinary System Anatomy and Histology
3
4
Urinary System Anatomy and Histology
Lap report 1 – respiratory system due
Urinalysis
Bring safety goggles, gloves and
dissecting kit
Quiz 8 – urinary system
Digestive System : Anatomy and Histology
5
1
Digestive System : Anatomy and Histology
2
Quiz 9 – digestive system
Lab Practical Review
3
Lab Practical III
4
July 10th – final exam day – no lab
meeting
Bring safety goggles, gloves and
dissecting kit
Addendum to syllabus - Electronic Device Acceptable Use Agreement:
Name: ________________________________Course:_____________________ Semester: Summer I 2014
Using an electronic device for activities unrelated to the learning experience distracts the student using the device, his/her
neighbors, and the professor. It is also disrespectful to others, both students and instructors, who are engaged in the
teaching/learning process. The quality of the learning experience suffers when these discourteous distractions occur.
Therefore, students who wish to have electronic devices in the classroom when permitted must agree to comply with the
guidelines outlined below.
Directions: Your initials located next to each item below signify your understanding and compliance with each term of
this policy.
__________All electronic devices, including cell phones, blackberries, pagers, tablet PCs, mobile presenters, wireless
tablets, digital recorders, beepers, palms, Ipods, MP3 players, texting calculators, camera phones, digital cameras or
laptops, are not to be used during class unless the professor authorizes their usage for a class-related purpose.
__________Students may not take pictures or make recordings (audio and/or video) of classmates or instructors without
their permission.
________________During lab activities, smartphones or cameras may be used for the purpose of taking pictures of the
slides and models ONLY. If a student will use the devices to any purpose other than taking pictures, the use of electronic
devices will be banned completely for the entire class for the same session.
__________During regular lecture classes, students are permitted to keep their cell phones on vibrate if they have a
legitimate need, which must be approved in advance by the instructor. During exam periods, ALL cell phones must be
turned OFF and put away in a backpack, purse, etc.
__________If authorized to use, Laptop computers, notebooks, tablets, and other similar devices may ONLY be used for
class-related purpose. Students will refrain from using their devices for any other purpose, including Internet use, social
media, texting, instant messaging, game playing, etc.
___________Audio and video recorders (digital recorders, mp3 players, smart phones, etc.) may be used to record
classroom lectures, but the professor has to authorize their usage for and it has to be for class-related purpose only. Students
should stop the audio and video recording once the lecture is over. Audio and video recordings are for the student’s
individual use only, and may not be distributed to others without permission from the instructor.
__________Violation of this agreement will result in revocation of electronic device usage privileges. Violations of this
agreement as it relates to the Collin Student Code of Conduct will be turned in to the Dean of Students Office.
Student Signature:
________________________________________________________________________
CWID:___________________________________Date:________________________________________