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

Instructor

Claudie Biggers (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

cjbiggers@actx.edu

Phone

<p>(806)371-5331</p>

Office Location

WARREN 101A

Office Hours

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Claudie Biggers OFFICE LOCATION: Warren Hall 101A OFFICE HOURS:

Dr. Claudie Biggers

BIOL 2401-010

1/20/2026 - 3/13/2026

MTWR Lec 7:30am –8:45am         

Rm SCIE 205

MTWR Lab 9:00am—10:15am

Rm SCIE 205             

 

BIOL 2401-011

3/23/2026 - 5/15/2026

MTWR Lec 7:30am –8:45am         

MTWR Lab 9:00am—10:15am

Rm SCIE 205

 

BIOL 2401-023

1/20/2026 - 5/15/2026

M 5:30pm –8:15pm Rm SCiE 209

 

BIOL 2401-026

1/20/2026 - 5/15/2026

Web-Based Class, SECT WEB-Based/

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

BIOL-2402-004 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOKS:

Lecture Book                         

*Visual Anatomy and Physiology, 1thEdition, 2011, by Frederic Marti, Ph.D. and William C. Ober, M.D.            

ISBN 1-2560-9381-5

Lab Book

Interactive Physiology 10 Lab Manual +Mastering

ISBN: 032173535285

 

Everything bundled $248.75

Notes $28 new $19.75 used

 

*Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Notes, Dr. Claudie Biggers

(Notes not required)

Physio Ex (in bundle)

PAL (in bundle)

 

Supplies

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Student Performance

\ PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):           

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\ 1. Describe each endocrine gland and its hormones including actions, regulation, and disorders.

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\ 2. Define the principal physical characteristics of blood and its functions in the body.

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\ 3. 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.

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\ 4. Describe the principal events of the cardiac cycle and cardiac output.

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\ 5. Contrast the structure and function of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins.

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\ 6. Identify and describe the functions and components of the lymphatic system.

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\ 7. Identify and describe the structure and functions of the organs of the respiratory system, including the events involved in inspiration and expiration.

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\ 8. Identify and describe the structure and function of the digestive system, and distinguish between the chemical and mechanical phases.

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\ 9. Identify and describe the structure and functions of the organs of the urinary system.

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\ 10. Describe the process of urine formation, its physical characteristics, and normal chemical components.

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\ 11. Identify and describe the structure, histology, and functions of the organs of the reproductive system.

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\ 12. Explain and describe the events associate with pregnancy.

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\ 13. Identify and describe the basic anatomy and physiology involved in the special senses.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ Every effort will be made to maintain a proper learning atmosphere. Any student that violates the student code of conduct will be dealt with according to the procedures within the student handbook. 

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\ Disorderly conduct such as verbally abusive , intimidating emails or the subjection of another person to inappropriate, abusive, threatening or demeaning actions will be subject to disciplinary actions . Students who behave in a disorderly fashion may be required to withdraw from the course.

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\ Testing Integrity Includes:

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\ e. The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the unadministered test.
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\ f. Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.
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Grading Criteria

LECTURE: One-half of the total grade for the semester comes from*5 major exams that cover lectures and reading materials in the form of T/F, multiple multiples, matching, identify and fill in the blank.*Random Quizzes and online assignments will be averaged for one major exam grade.

FINAL EXAM: A comprehensive exam equal to one-fourth of the total grade for the semester.  Final exam is mandatory and cannot be dropped.

LABORATORY: One-fourth of the total grade for the semester.

*2 Lab practicals

90.0-100   A                         Lecture   30%                      

80.0-89.9  B                         Lab        25%  

70.0-79.9  C                         Final      25%

60.0-69.9  D                         Online Assignments/Quizzes10%

0-59.9F

Grades will not be curved nor will any points be added to any grade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  If you experience computer problems or miss an exam, you will not be able to make up or retake the exam. However you will be able to drop the exam. You are only allowed one drop exam that does not include the lab practical or final exam. A missed lab practical or final exam will result in a zero. NO EXCEPTIONS  

DISABLING  CONDITION
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Disability Services (SSC 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

Week
Lecture
Lab
1
Special Senses
Receptors/General
Ear and hearing
2
sPECIAL sENSES
heart
3
 
Cardiovascular
 
heart
4
cARDIOVASCULAR
bLOOD pRESSURE AND pULSE
5
 
blood aND bLOOD vESSELS
 
 bLOOD vESSELS
6
 
bLOOD AND bLOOD vESSELS
 
 Hematology
7
lYMPHATICS
lYMPHATIC SYSTEM
8
eNDOCRINE
Endocrine
9
respiratory system
Respiratory
10
digestive
lab practical 1
digestive system
11
 
urinary organs
 
urinary
12
 
urinary Organs
 
 
urinalysis
 
13
 Fluid,Electrolyte, and Acid Base balance
Cat Dissection
14
reproductive system
 
 
reproductive System
 
15
reproductive system
 
final lab practical
16
final examination
 
 
 

Additional Information

BIOLOGY LEARNING LAB HOURS

The Learning Lab (Warren HallRoom B 102) will be opened

Monday and Wednesday                     7:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday and Thursday from                 7:30am- 7:00pm

Closed Friday 

Saturday from                                     9:30am -2:30pm

When using the Learning Lab, please log in and out on the computer located at the entrance of the Learning Lab.

   
24 Hour Online Tutoring
Log on to MyAC click on Academics, then click on the Tutoring icon across the top of toolbar. This is a service free to the students and can be accessed 24 hours a day. Please take advantage of this great opportunity.

Important Dates

Exam 1 Wednesday February 1 noon until Friday February 3 noon.

Exam 2 Wednesday February 29 noon until Friday March 2 noon.

Exam 3 Wednesday March 21 noon until  Friday March 23 noon.

Exam 4 Wednesday April 4 noon until Friday April 6 noon.

Exam 5 Wednesday April 25 noon until Friday April 27 noon.

Practical 1 Wednesday March 28 noon until Friday March 30 noon.

Practical 2 Wednesday May 2 noon until Friday May 4 noon.

Final Exam Monday May 7 noon until Wednesday May 9 noon. *

 

· January 16 Martin Luther King College is closed

· January 17 Classes begin

· February 1 Census date

· January 23 Last day to get 100% reimbursement

· February 6 Last day to get 70% reimbursement

· February 13 Last day to get 25% reimbursement

· April 19 Last Day to Withdraw

· March 12-16 Spring Break

· May 4 all online homework is due

· May 11 End of Semester

 

 

* Denotes Monday/Wednesday exams

 

 

If you experience problems with AC Online please call ASK AC at 371-5000.  If AC Online has system failure, plan to communicate using MyAC.

 


 
 
 

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM