Angelina College
Science and Mathematics Division
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II
General Syllabus
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses, credit hours)
BIOL 2402--Anatomy and Physiology II. Four hours credit. A study of the basic anatomical and
physiological principles of the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive systems.
The principles of fluid-electrolyte and acid-base balance are included. Three lecture and two lab hours
each week. Prerequisite: BIOL 2401. Lab fee.
B. Intended Audience
This course is the second semester of the two-semester human anatomy and physiology course
sequence, a continuation of BIOL 2401. 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’s Name: Dr. Kevin Walker
Office Location: 100C
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday before noon
Office Phone: 936-633-4575 (4570)
E-mail Address: kevinwalker@angelina.edu
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Objectives Required for this Course
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 (adopted from the The HAPS Learning Outcomes
Project; http://www.hapsweb.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=221)
1. Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information related
to anatomy and physiology.
2. Recognize the anatomical structures and explain the physiological functions of body systems.
3. Recognize and explain the principle of homeostasis and the use of feedback loops to control
physiological systems in the human body.
4. Use anatomical knowledge to predict physiological consequences, and use knowledge of function
to predict the features of anatomical structures.
5. Recognize and explain the interrelationships within and between anatomical and physiological
systems of the human body.
6. Synthesize ideas to make a connection between knowledge of anatomy and physiology and realworld situations, including healthy lifestyle decisions and homeostatic imbalances.
7. Demonstrate laboratory procedures used to examine anatomical structures and evaluate
physiological functions of each organ system.
8. Interpret graphs of anatomical and physiological data.
9. Demonstrate information literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use resources to stay current in the
fields of anatomy and physiology.
10. Approach and examine issues related to anatomy and physiology from an evidence-based
perspective.
11. Communicate clearly and in a way that reflects knowledge and understanding of the human body
and demonstrates the ability to adapt information to different audiences and applications.
III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES:
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A. Assessments for the Core Objectives
1. Critical Thinking: Students will evaluate and analyze oral presentations of other group
assignments within the class using a standardized grading rubric. They will then ordinally rank
each presentation based on quality of completion using a standardized critical thinking grading
rubric. The Angelina College (AC) Critical Thinking Rubric will be used to assess each student’s
critical thinking skills and correctness.
2. Communication: Students will work in groups to construct a written report, and present a timed
oral presentation to the class on a course relevant topic approved by the instructor. The written
report will be graded by the instructor using the AC 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, peerreviewed 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 AC Empirical and Quantitative Skills
(EQS) Rubric.
4. Teamwork: In order to accomplish the aforementioned assignment (see assessments 1, 2, & 3).
The class will be divided into small groups (approximately 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 a standardized rubric designed
to assess teamwork. The AC Teamwork Rubric will be used to assess teamwork for each group.
B. Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes
1. Students will use vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively communicate information
related to anatomy and physiology by answering written questions during lecture and lab activities,
on lecture exams, on lab practical exams, and by orally answering questions during presentations
and teamwork activities.
2. Students will recognize the anatomical structures and explain the physiological functions of body
systems by answering questions during lecture and lab activities, and on lecture exams and lab
practical exams.
3. Students will recognize and explain the principle of homeostasis and the use of feedback loops to
control physiological systems in the human body by answering written questions about case
studies and simulated lab activities.
4. Students will use anatomical knowledge to predict physiological consequences, and use
knowledge of function to predict the features of anatomical structures by answering written
questions during lecture and lab activities, on lecture exams, and on lab practical exams.
5. Students will recognize and explain the interrelationships within and between anatomical and
physiological systems of the human body by answering written questions about case studies and
simulated lab activities.
6. Students will synthesize ideas to make a connection between knowledge of anatomy and
physiology and real-world situations, including healthy lifestyle decisions and homeostatic
imbalances by answering embedded exam questions and by answering written questions about
case studies and current advances in medicine.
7. Students will demonstrate laboratory procedures used to examine anatomical structures and
evaluate physiological functions of each organ system by collecting laboratory data and performing
elementary statistical comparisons of that data.
8. Students will interpret graphs of anatomical and physiological data by collecting laboratory data
and performing elementary statistical comparisons of that data, as well as, answer embedded
exam questions.
9. Students will demonstrate information literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use resources to stay
current in the fields of anatomy and physiology by writing critical analyses of current medically
related journal articles.
10. Students will approach and examine issues related to anatomy and physiology from an evidencebased perspective by answering written questions about case studies.
11. Students will communicate clearly and in a way that reflects knowledge and understanding of the
human body and demonstrates the ability to adapt information to different audiences and
applications through oral presentations and by orally answering questions during teamwork
activities.
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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. Some
activities will require internet access and will be completed online.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment:
1. Human Anatomy and Physiology by Elaine Marieb (Benjamin/Cummings), Current Edition.
2. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual by Elaine Marieb (Benjamin/Cummings),
Current Edition.
3. Student Study Guide to Accompany Human Anatomy and Physiology by Elaine Marieb (Benjamin
Cummings) (OPTIONAL)
4. CD ROM - Packaged with textbook (OPTIONAL)
5. Access to blackboard (www.angelina.blackboard.com)
6. Students are required to supply their own scantron forms for test taking.
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 2 (2) consecutive absences of 3 (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.
3.
Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor:
---only small snacks are allowed in class. All other food must be
eaten in the lounge area
---Absolutely no texting whatsoever. You will be asked to leave
the class and it will be counted as an absence
VI. COURSE CONTENT:
A. Lecture content, schedule, and reading assignments
Day
Description
1
Blood (Ch. 17)
1
Blood (Ch. 17)
2
Cardiovascular System: The Heart (Ch. 18)
2
Cardiovascular System: The Heart (Ch. 18)
2
Cardiovascular System: The Heart (Ch. 18)
3
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels (Ch. 19)
3
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels (Ch. 19)
3
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels (Ch. 19)
4
EXAM I (Chapters 17-19)
5
Lymphatic System (Ch. 20)
5
Immune System: Body Defenses (Ch. 21)
6
Immune System: Body Defenses (Ch. 21)
6
Immune System: Body Defenses (Ch. 21)
7
The Respiratory System (Ch. 22)
7
The Respiratory System (Ch. 22)
7
The Respiratory System (Ch. 22)
8
EXAM II (Chapters 20-22)
9
Digestive System (Ch. 23)
9
Digestive System (Ch. 23)
9
Digestive System (Ch. 23)
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Nutrition, Metabolism (Ch. 24)
Urinary system (Ch. 25)
Urinary system (Ch. 25)
Urinary system (Ch. 25)
EXAM III (Chapters 23-25)
Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base Balance (Ch. 26)
Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base Balance (Ch. 26)
Reproductive Systems (Ch. 27)
EXAM IV (Chapters 26-27)
FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive)
B. Lab content, schedule, and exercises
Week Description
1
Ex. 29 – Blood cells; differential count
Ex. 29 – Blood typing, hematocrit; hemoglobin
2
Ex. 30 – Cardiac anatomy; Ex 33 – Cardiovascular Physiology
3
Ex. 32 – Blood vessels; Ex. 35 – Lymphatic System
4
LAB EXAM I
5
Ex. 36 – Respiratory system; 37 – Respiratory physiology
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Ex. 38 – Digestive system
7
Ex. 40 – Urinary system; 41 – Urinalysis
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LAB EXAM II
9
Ex. 42 – Reproductive system; Ex. 44 – Embryonic Development; Ex. 45 – Heredity
10
Continue Ex. 45 – Heredity (i.e. Genetics Problems)
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LAB EXAM III
12
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base balance (Ch. 26 in lecture textbook)
13
Continue Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base balance (Ch. 26 in lecture textbook)
14
LAB EXAM IV
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria (percents, extra credit, etc.)
Questions for lecture exams and quizzes will be taken from lecture notes, textbook chapters, and
laboratory manual. Combined scores from lecture and laboratory constitute the final grade in the
course:
Course average will be determined according to the following:
Lecture Average (60%)
Lab Average
(40%)
100 x .60 = 60
100 x .40 = 40
100
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.
B. Determination of Grade (assignment of letter grades)
Grades for the course will be based on the following guidelines:
A = 90 - 100 points
B = 80 - 89 points
C = 70 - 79 points
D = 60 - 69 points
F = 59 points
VIII. 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.
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