Human Anatomy and Physiology II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Rekha Yesudas (Curriculum Vitae)

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Course

BIOL-2402-007 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Prerequisites

BIOL 2401

Course Description

A detailed study of the human organism according to levels of chemical and structural organization with special reference to cytology, histology, and organs of the sense organs, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems and genetics.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Anatomy and Physiology, 5^th Edition, by Kenneth Saladin. McGraw-Hill.

Supplies

\ note books, pen, penci

Student Performance

Describe each endocrine gland and its hormones including actions, regulation, and disorders.

Define the principal physical characteristics of blood and its functions in the body.

Identify and describe the structure of the heart and the functions of each part to include the flow of blood through the heart and the body.

Describe the principal events of the cardiac cycle and cardiac output.

Contrast the structure and function of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.

Identify and describe the functions and components of the lymphatic system.

Identify and describe the structure and functions of the organs of the respiratory system, including the events involved in inspiration and expiration.

Identify and describe the structure and function of the digestive system, and distinguish between the chemical and mechanical phases.

Identify and describe the structure and functions of the organs of the urinary system.

Describe the process of urine formation, its physical characteristics, and normal chemical components.

Identify and describe the structure, histology, and functions of the organs of the reproductive system.

Explain and describe the events associate with pregnancy.

Identify and describe the basic anatomy and physiology involved in the special senses.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ ELECTRONIC DEVICES: I want all students to be successful. Cell phones and other electronic devices detract from learning environment. For this reason, they should be turned off and put away out of view, upon entering the classroom. If you bring a laptop or other technological devices to class, it should not be used for purposes other than taking class notes. Cell phone users in the class room will end up an internal assessment grade “zero”

\ FOOD AND DRINK: You may bring food and drink into the lecture room, please clean the spills. No food, drink or chewing gum allowed in the laboratory.

\ STUDYING: Handouts will provide at the beginning of each lecture. Please read the assigned chapters from the textbooks before the next lecture. Tests questions will be based on class lectures. I advise you to take the class very seriously from the beginning. It is also essential that you study regularly. Use the lecture notes as your starting point when studying. Your time is valuable; make the best possible use of the time you spend studying for this course.

Grading Criteria

\ GRADE

\ Excellent:         A 90 – 100% 4 grade points
\ Good:              B 80 – 89%     3 grade points
\ Average:          C 70 – 79%     2 grade points
\ Poor:                D 60 – 69%     1 grade point
\ Failing              F 59 & below 0 grade point

\ Incomplete I not computed

\ Withdrawal W not computed

\ No makeup or remake exams will be given.

Attendance

\ Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of each class session. I understand that it is sometimes impossible to come to class (due to illness, etc.), but because so much of this course occurs in class, you should not take this class if you have other commitments or issues that will necessitate absences. I want you to be successful and your attendance is critical to your success. As such it is mandatory that students attend all classes. We meet only 32 classes. Remember this is a class that is important in your professional preparation and every effort to attend needs to be undertaken.

Calendar

The total grade will be based upon both the lecture and the lab.

Lecture: The examinations will consist mainly of multiple choice questions and fill in the blanks. The six exams will be over materials covered during the exam period. These examinations account for 50% of the final course grade.

Exam 1: 50 questions

Exam 2: 50 questions

Exam 3: 50 questions

Exam 4: 50 questions

Exam 5: 50 questions

Exam 6: 50 questions; If you take all the six lecture exams, the lowest exam grade will be dropped.

Laboratory: The lab practicals will consist of fill in the blanks and short answer type questions (definitions, flow charts and characterizations). The practicals will be over materials covered during the exam period. These examinations account for 20% of the final course grade.

Cat dissection and cadaver dissection, Lecture attendance, Lab attendance and internal assessment: 5%

There will be a mandatory comprehensive final that will comprise 25% of the course grade. The final examination will cover the entire semester. The final examination consists of two hundred multiple choice questions. The final exam for this course will be given on December 6th or 7th, 2011 at 09:00am to 11:00 am.

Additional Information

I want my students to attend all my classes. If you have any other major assignments in this semester, this is not a right class for you.

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

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