Angelina College
Science and Mathematics Division
Biology 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
Tentative Instructional Syllabus
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses,
credit hours) Biology 2401. Anatomy and Physiology I. Four semester hours credit.
Recognition of the importance of physiology at the cellular level. Basic anatomical and
physiological principles of the integumentary, muscular, skeletal, nervous and endocrine
systems. Prerequisite: THEA exempt, or passing scores on all sections of THEA (or
equivalent) test. A freshman-level biology course, preferably BIOL 1409, is strongly
recommended. Three lecture and two lab hours each week. Lab fee.
B. Intended Audience
This course is the first semester of the two-semester human anatomy and physiology
course sequence, continued as BIOL 2402. The intended audience is any student
needing the first semester of a sophomore level course in human anatomy and
physiology. It is a laboratory-based course designed for those pursuing a degree in
health related careers and/or pre-professional course work (i.e. nursing, pre-medical, predental, etc.).
C. Instructor
Instructor: Dr. Kevin Walker
Office: 100C
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday before noon
Phone: 936-633-4575 (4570, Yvette’s number)
e-mail: kevinwalker@angelina.edu
II.
INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Competencies (Basic Intellectual Competencies)
1. Critical Thinking: To include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis,
evaluation and synthesis of information.
2. Communication: To include effective development, interpretation and expression of
ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: To include the manipulation and analysis of
numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
4. Teamwork: To include the ability to consider different points of view and to work
effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
B. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections.
1. Describe, analyze, and obtain a basic understanding of chemistry and biochemistry’s
influence on human anatomy and physiology.
2. Compare, describe, and identify the structures and functions of various types of cells and
cellular organelles in the human body.
3. Compare, describe, and identify the structures and functions of tissue types in the human
body.
4. Describe, analyze, and obtain a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of
organ systems in the human body, including specific structures and functions of the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine.
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5. Demonstrate comprehension of the interconnectivity of organ systems of the body,
and how they contribute to organismal health, as well as potential consequences and
health concerns when one or more of the structures associated with organ systems of
the body fail to operate properly.
III. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives
1. Critical Thinking: Students will evaluate and analyze oral presentations of other
group assignments within the class, and ordinally rank each presentation based on
quality of completion using a standardized grading rubric. The instructor will then
analyze the individual student’s completed standardized grading rubric using the
Angelina College Critical Thinking rubric.
2. Communication: Students will work in groups to construct a written report, and
present a timed oral presentation on a course relevant topic approved by the
instructor. The written report will be graded by the instructor using the Angelina
College Communication rubric. The students must choose topics that incorporate
scientific, peer-reviewed publications as cited sources for material.
3. Empirical & Quantitative Skills: As a component of the written and oral assignment
(see communication assessment), students must choose topics that incorporate
scientific, peer-reviewed publications as cited sources for the material in their report
and presentation. Students will be required to combine, report on, assess, or
evaluate statistical methodologies using data from these sources via creation of
statistical tables, graphs, or analyses in their written and oral reports. Quality of
assessment will be recorded using the Angelina College Empirical & Quantitative
Skills rubric.
4. Teamwork: In order to accomplish the aforementioned assignment (see
assessments 1, 2, & 3). The class will be divided into small groups (~5 students per
group). Students will be required to report on the various duties and divided tasks
within the team to accomplish the required assignment. Intragroup teamwork will be
assessed using the Angelina College Teamwork rubric.
B. Assessments for the Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections
In order to assess learning outcomes across all sections, students will…
1. Describe, analyze, and obtain a basic understanding of chemistry and biochemistry’s
influence on human anatomy and physiology through exams, quizzes, & laboratory
exercises.
2. Compare, describe, and identify the structures and functions of various types of cells
and cellular organelles in the human body on exams, quizzes, & laboratory exercises.
3. Compare, describe, and identify the structures and functions of tissue types in the
human body by completing various exams, quizzes, & laboratory exercises.
4. Describe, analyze, and demonstrate a basic understanding of the anatomy and
physiology of organ systems in the human body, including specific structures and
functions through satisfactory completion of exams, quizzes, & laboratory exercises.
5. Demonstrate comprehension of the interconnectivity of organ systems of the body,
and how they contribute to organismal health, as well as potential consequences and
health concerns when one or more of the structures associated with organ systems of
the body fail to operate properly by satisfactory performance on exams, quizzes, &
laboratory exercises.
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IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
This course will be taught using a combination of lectures and laboratory exercises that
complement and supplement lecture material. Audio-visual materials, models, and
dissection of specimens will be employed to enhance lecture and laboratory
presentations.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES
A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment
1. Specific textbook(s) needed by all students
a. Human Anatomy and Physiology by Elaine Marieb (Benjamin/Cummings), Current
b. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual by Elaine Marieb
(Benjamin/Cummings), Current Edition.
c. Student Study Guide to Accompany Human Anatomy and Physiology by Elaine
Marieb (Benjamin Cummings) (OPTIONAL)
d. CD ROM - Packaged with textbook (OPTIONAL)
e. Supplemental Unit for Critical Thinking (available via Blackboard). The elements
of thought described in this unit will help you to understand scientific processes
and to develop as an independent thinker.
2. Specific equipment needed by all students
Students are required to supply their own scantron forms for test taking.
Additional text(s) and supplementary materials for the individual instructor
Obtaining a copy of the course Lecture Notes is highly recommended by the instructor
for success in the classroom. Course lecture notes are available to print from the BIO
2401 blackboard site. Also print a copy of the Lab Study Packets which can be found
on the blackboard site as well.
3. Specific equipment required by the individual instructor
N/A
B. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as
stated in the Angelina College Handbook.)
1. Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that
may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of
the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person
with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so.
To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Dr.
Patricia McKenzie, Administration Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201.
2. Attendance – Attendance is required as per Angelina College Policy and will be
recorded every day. Any student with two (2) consecutive absences of three (3)
cumulative absences may be dropped from the class. Records will be turned in to the
academic dean at the end of the semester. Do not assume that non-attendance in
class will always result in an instructor drop. You must officially drop a class or risk
receiving an F. This is official Angelina College Policy.
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3. Additional Policies Established by the Instructor
a. Be prepared to begin class on time and do not prepare to leave before class is
over.
b. No eating is allowed in class.
c. Cell phones should be turned off during class time.
d. Students are expected to participate in the instruction through courteous,
relevant comments and questions during class. Behavior that interferes with
the learning environment will not be tolerated. Conferences outside of class
are available by appointment during the instructor’s office hours.
e. NO TEXTING PERIOD—YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND YOU WILL
BE COUNTED ABSENT WITH NO OPTIONS TO MAKE UP THE
ASSIGNMENTS
ATTENDANCE
To be considered present for a class period, the student must be present when roll
is taken.
MAKE-UP EXAMS
There will be no make-up exams; however, the score on the comprehensive final
exam may replace your lowest test grade.
STUDENT CONDUCT
A positive environment for learning will be maintained by students being courteous
to each other and to the instructor. Eating, drinking, sleeping, and distracting
conversations during lecture will not be allowed. Cheating on tests is not tolerated
as per Angelina College policy and may result a failing grade or expulsion from the
course. Regular attendance is also expected as per college policy. Cellular
phones or pagers must be turned off or placed on the silent mode.
V.
COURSE CONTENT
LECTURE:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Description
The Human Body (Ch. 1) & Chemistry Comes Alive (Ch. 2)
Chemistry Comes Alive (Ch. 2) Cells (Ch. 3)
Cells (Ch. 3)
EXAM I
Integumentary System (Ch. 5) & Bones and Skeletal Tissues (Ch. 6)
Bones and Skeletal Tissues (Ch. 6)
Muscles and Muscle Tissue (Ch. 9)
Muscles and Muscle Tissue (Ch. 9) & EXAM II
Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue (Ch. 11)
Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue (Ch. 11)
The Central Nervous System (Ch. 12)
The Central Nervous System (Ch. 12)
EXAM IlI
Peripheral Nervous System (Ch. 13)
Autonomic Nervous System (Ch. 14) & Endocrine System (Ch. 16)
EXAM IV
FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive)
LAB:
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Description
The Language of Anatomy (Ex. 1) & The Cell: Anatomy and Division (Ex. 4)
The Microscope (Ex. 3) & Histology (Ex. 6)
Histology (Ex. 6) & The Integumentary System (Ex. 7)
EXAM I
The Axial Skeleton (Ex. 9)
Appendicular Skeleton (Ex. 10)
Articulations and Body Movements (Ex. 11)
EXAM II
Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System (Ex. 13)
Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System (Ex. 13)
EXAM IlI
Histology of Nervous Tissue (Ex. 15); Gross Anatomy of the Brain and
Cranial Nerves (Ex. 17); Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves (Ex. 19);
Human Reflex Physiology (Ex. 21) Sheep brain dissection
Special Senses: Vision (Ex. 23 and 24); Special senses: Hearing and
Equilibrium (Ex. 25); Functional Anatomy of the Endocrine Glands
(Ex. 27) Sheep eye dissection
EXAM IV
VI.
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
The lab portion of the course is worth 40% of the total course grade, and the lecture
grade will be 60% of the total course grade.
Total Points
90 and above
80 – 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
Below 60
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Lecture Exams: There will be four regular non-comprehensive lecture exams that will be given
as shown on the class schedule. The final exam is comprehensive and will be given during the
scheduled final examination period. Each exam is worth ~200 points. The score of the final
exam may replace the lowest regular test grade.
Lecture Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the semester.
Assessments: The assessment described above will be worth a possible 100 points.
LATE WORK WILL BE PENALIZED. YOU WILL RECEIVE A 10% PENALTY FOR EACH DAY. Your
turn in your late work to Yvette Byrum (the secretary) as soon as you complete it. Do not wait until
the next class period.
Lab Grades: There will be four regular non-comprehensive lecture exams that will be given as
shown on the class schedule. Each exam is worth 100 points. Quizzes may be given at the
instructor’s discretion.
MISSED EXAMS
There will be NO make-up exams. The final exam grade may replace the single lowest test
grade or the grade for a missed exam.
SYLLABUS MODIFICATION: The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to
meet individual class needs by informing the class in advance as to the changes being
made.