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BIOL-2402-003 Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisite: BIOL 2401
Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance) and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
TEXTBOOKS & REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Martini, Nath, & Bartholomew: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 11th edition, 2018, Martini et. al. Pearson publishing,
ISBN 978-0-13-439602-6
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version (Custom Edition AC, Pearson)
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".
The user’s computer must have a resolution capable of at least 800 x 600 pixels or higher and high speed internet connection.
Free download Software:
Java JRE plugin (very important so that everything in the system works properly!)
Microsoft Office Viewers (for viewing and printing Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio files)
Adobe Acrobat Reader (for viewing and printing PDF files)
Real Player (for viewing streaming video or listening to streaming audio clips)
QuickTime (for viewing QuickTime video)
Flash Player (for viewing animations or using interactive content)
Shockwave Player (for viewing animations or using interactive content)
Windows Media Player (for viewing streaming video or listening to streaming audio clips)
PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE:
By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 60 percent competency level based on the completion of the chapter quizzes, unit exams, lab practicals, research presentation, and a comprehensive final examination.
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".
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
There is much information to be covered during the semester; therefore, the student should be prepared to attend class regularly and keep up with the assignments. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course, you will receive an “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals on or before the withdrawal date. There will be no MAKE UPS on assignments, quizzes, or exams past the posted deadline, so please do not ask.
CHEATING: Do not give any indication of cheating. This involves talking during exams, use of notes, cell phones, texting, hiding hands, notes, books, etc. under the desk, and the like. Suspected cheating on any assessment will result in a zero for the grade and possible expulsion (removal) from the class.
SAFETY: The student will be expected to follow the safety rules and to notify the instructor immediately if any accident occurs. While the risk is minimized as much as possible, there is the potential for contact with electrical appliances, heating elements, sharp instruments, chemicals, and organic materials, some of which may be biohazards. Any student deemed to be jeopardizing the safety of others will be asked to leave.
FOOD/DRINK:
You may bring food and drink into lecture, just please nothing noisy or distracting. Lab rules will be determined by the lab instructor.
CELL PHONES/PAGERS:
There will be no restriction except during examinations, but I would ask you to show common courtesy for your fellow students and your instructor and either turn off phones, or place on “silent” mode during class. If you have a pressing need, please excuse yourself quietly and take care of it. No cells phones out in sight or on at all, when exam forms are present in class. Be aware of the following consequence (click on the link below) if your phone rings and violates the cell phone policy when in class. Classroom Cell Phone Policy that Builds Community
GRADING: All chapter quizzes (Concept Checks) will be accessed through AC Online (BlackBoard) and you will have the opportunity for repeated attempts on each Concept Check quiz up to a designated deadline. Most questions will consist of short answer and identification, along with some multiple choice questions. There will be a maximum of 25 questions delivered within a 25 minute maximum time limit. These online chapter quizzes may be repeated from two to five attempts depending upon the material covered. The emphasis will be upon learning the material at hand and the highest grade will be recorded and figured into your cumulative grade.
Grading 50% lecture (assessed by chapter quizzes worth 10% and four to five proctored unit exams worth 40-45% of cumulative grade), 25% lab (10% assessed by lab quizzes, critical thinking problem-based studies, and 15% by lab practical exams) and 20-25% by the comprehensive final exam.
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, ph 371-5436) within the first two weeks of class.
COURSE CONTENT:
There will be some online content that you may access any time you wish. The online portion will require that you be self-motivated and have a structure to your study habits (and that you follow that structure!).
Once you determine you are ready to go with the online portion, I would suggest the following:
Where to start:
Review the calendar at the beginning of the course, and try to outline a schedule for yourself, that fits into your schedule. I have tried to leave some flexibility in the course structure to accommodate schedules, but there are deadlines for most assignments. It is more critical than ever that YOU take on the responsibility of staying on top of assignments and schedules.
Science courses in general require at least 3 hours of study for every hour spent “in class”. Some students require more, some less, but the point here is that you need to be prepared to spend time on this course!
Feel free to print off material from the course site. It may also help to write things down as you read from the screen. The act of writing things down seems to greatly increase the retention rate of material (versus the simple act of reading it).
My suggestion for each unit is the following:
At the beginning of each week, check out the current content unit as posted on the calendar. The guidelines will include the following:
Read the text as assigned; as you read, look up any words you do not know the meaning of and write down the definitions
Print the Student Study Guides and fill in answers and any additional material(s).
Download and listen to Special Topic audios for each chapter. Correlate with the study guide.
Complete any correlating labs in the lab manual. An answer key is provided in the Sciences Study Center in Warren 119.
Answer questions on the study guides or end of chapter reviews to finish preparing for the quiz/exam (note: some sections will have separate study guides for lab quizzes and practicals).
Review for the exam.
Go back and study some more (especially those areas where you performed poorly on the quizzes)
Post your “most difficult topic” question and best answer(s) in the Discussion area of AC Online.
Be prepared for the Unit Exam(s)!!
Other things you might consider to increase your success in the course:
Take the syllabus quiz until you make 100!!
Try to redraw figures/diagrams that are included in the readings and PPT’s. Make sure you can label them correctly and understand the diagram fully.
Visit as many of the suggested links for interactive online study aids as you can.
Form a “study group” with one or two fellow students. You can use online chats, face-to-face meetings, internal emails or the discussion threads to communicate with members of the study group.
Try to schedule time at the computer away from distractions, pets, children, etc. to get the most out of your time spent online. Many do quite well setting an early alarm (4:30 am or so) to get in some study time each morning.
Students should log into their course at least four times per week and must complete at least two course activities per week as designated by the course syllabus to receive full credit for each week.
You can expect to spend an additional 6-12 hours per week on course content OUTSIDE of scheduled class times.
Please note that this is not a self-paced course. The online portions will be paced to support the face-to-face activities and all assignments/assessments with designated due dates.
You are expected to complete quizzes and exams without the use of notes, textbook or other materials, just as if you were in the classroom. Cheating may give you a better grade, but it does not serve you in the end…….after all, learning the material is in your best interest and is the point of this course! For detailed information as to what constitutes cheating and plagiarism, see the section under Student Rights and Responsibilities.
LECTURE GRADES:
Chapter Quizzes: (Called “Concept Checks” online) Unproctored, timed, repeatable until deadline, maximum of 25 questions (FIB, MC, SA format) highest score recorded in grade book. 100 points/quiz. All quizzes comprise 20 - 25% of course grade. Lowest Concept Check score will be dropped.
Unit Exams: Proctored, timed, delivery via AC Online (Blackboard) or traditional paper exam format. Maximum of 75 questions, primarily MC format and 100 points/exam. 4-5 exams comprise 40-45% of course grade. Lowest exam score will be dropped. If you make less than a 70 on any major exam, you will be required to obtain 60 minutes of tutoring from the Science Enrichment Center prior to taking the next test. You will not be allowed to take the next test until after I have verification that you have received this tutoring.
Final Exam: Proctored, timed, approximately 100 m/c questions. Delivery via AC Online (Blackboard) or traditional paper exam format. Comprises 20-25% of course grade. The final exam will be available during final exam week as posted in the Amarillo College semester calendar. All other online chapter quizzes and unit exams will be available at appropriately scheduled times throughout the semester.
You will have 3 hours of lecture for every 3 hours of laboratory.
LABORATORY GRADE:
determined by several laboratory quizzes (10 points/quiz),
CHALLENGE questions (up to 25 points/CHALLENGE),
Topical Presentations (multimedia student research) guidelines distributed via BlackBoard LMS)
3-4 laboratory practicals (up to 100 points/practical). Lab practical grades will not be dropped.
1-2 of the lowest lab quiz scores will be discarded.
The laboratory portion of the course will constitute 25% of your course grade.
Standard Grading will be utilized:
A = 89.5 – 100
B = 79.5 – 89
C = 69.5 – 79
D = 59.5 – 69
F = Below 69
Grades are not curved. There may be the possibility of an extra credit opportunity for the equivalent of a quiz grade.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
There is much information to be covered during the semester; therefore, the student should be prepared to attend class regularly and keep up with the assignments. If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course, you will receive an “F” for the course. A grade of “W” will be given for student-initiated drops or withdrawals on or before the withdrawal date. There will be no MAKE UPS on assignments, quizzes, or exams past the posted deadline, so please do not ask.
SCIENCE TESTING CENTER:
WARREN HALL 112
All tests, excluding take-home exams and final exams, will be taken in the Science Testing Center during normal Science Testing Center hours. Tests will be taken outside of class times. Please note: No test may be started less than one and a half hours before the Science Testing Center closes. You must present an Amarillo College student ID every time you take a test. The Science Testing Center staff will retain your ID while you take your test and will return it to you when you turn in your test.
When using the Science Testing Center students will scan in and out with their Amarillo College student I.D.
MANDATORY TUTORING:
WARREN HALL 110
In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding the Final Exam week) must complete a mandatory tutoring session in the Science Enrichment Center or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam. Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first schedule a tutoring time with the SEC by either calling (806 345-5536) or visiting (Warren Hall 110).
The SEC will do its best to accommodate a student’s schedule within the SEC hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly. Upon arrival in the SEC, students must inform SEC staff that they are present for mandatory tutoring. Mandatory tutoring will not require remediation over a failed test. The first instance of mandatory tutoring will be for 30 minutes. Subsequent instances of mandatory tutoring will be for 60 minutes.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to attend class.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Jan 14 Classes begin
Jan 21 MLK Holiday
April 8 Register for Summer
Apr 19 - 21 Easter Holiday
Feb 25 SP I Drop Deadline
Mar 18 Spring II 8wks begins
April 17 16 wk Drop Deadline
April 30 AP II Drop Deadline
April 28 Honors Convocation
May 6- 10 Final Exams
May 10 Graduation 7 pm
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to attend class.
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BIOLOGY 2402 - 8 week |
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| TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF LECTURE AND LABORATORY TOPICS | |||
| Week 1 | LECTURE | LABORATORY | NOTES |
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Mar 18 - 23 |
Intro/Syllabus |
MAP/Safety |
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| Chapter 19 Blood | Labs 29 Blood Cells & Hematology | Exam 1: Ch 19, 1/2 of Ch 20 | |
| Week 2 | |||
| Mar 24 - 30 | Chapter 19 Blood | Lab 30 Heart Anatomy | |
| Chapter 20 The Heart | Labs 30-31 Heart & Cardiac Cycle | ||
| Week 3 | |||
| Mar 31 - Apr 6 | Chapter 21 Blood Vessels & Circulation | Labs 32-33 Vessels, BP, Pulse | Cat Practical I -Cat Arteries & Veins (Poker chips) |
| Chapter 21 cont’d | Dissection #4/5 –Cat vessels | Exam 2: Ch 20, 21 | |
| Week 4 | |||
| Apr 7 - 13 | Chapter 22 Lymphatic System & Immunity | Lab 35 Lymphatics | |
| Chapter 23 Respiratory System | Visible Body: Respiratory | Midterm Lab Practical | |
| Week 5 | |||
| Apr 14 - 20 | Chapter 23 Respiratory (cont) | Lab 36-37 Respiratory System | |
| Chapter 26 Urinary System | Labs 40-41 Urinary System/Urinalysis | Exam 3: Ch 22, 23, 26 | |
| Week 6 | |||
| Apr 21 - 27 | Chapter 27 Fluid, Electrolyte, & Acid-Base Balance | Visible Body: Urinary/Acid-Base Balance | |
| Chapter 24 Digestive | Lab 38 Digestive System Chapter 25 Metabolism & Energetics Ch 18 Endocrine | Exam 4: Ch 27, 28, 25 (tentative) | |
| Week 7 | |||
| Apr 28 - May4 | Chapter 28 Reproductive | Labs 42 Male/Female Reproductive Systems | |
| Chapter 28 Reproductive (cont) | Labs 43-45 Cat Dissection #6-9 Cat Practical II (Poker chips) | Exam 5: Ch 18, 28, 29 | |
| Week 8 | |||
| May 5 - 10 | Chapter 29 Heredity | Labs 43-45 cont’d |
FINAL LAB PRACTICAL |
| Recap & Review | Development & Genetics | ||
| May 8 (tentative) | NO LABORATORY | FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM | |
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Department Chair (Dr. Biggers), Dean, Vice-president of Academic Affairs (Dr. Clunis), then the AC College President, (Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart) IN THAT ORDER.
SEC (Science Enrichment Center) in Warren Hall 119.is available for study groups, free tutoring and practice practicals. USE IT!! Hours will be posted in each classroom. If you make less than a 70 on any major exam, you will be required to obtain 30 minutes of tutoring from the Science Enrichment Center prior to taking the next test. You will not be allowed to take the next test until after I have verification that you have received this tutoring.
I reserve the right to amend this syllabus at any time during the semester!!
Weather Closing Policy
If Amarillo College campuses are closed because of inclement weather, an official announcement will be made through all local television stations and KGNC radio. The message will also be posted on the college website and the College’s main telephone number (806) 371 5000.
Morning closings will be announced by 6:30 a.m. The decision to close or change evening classes will be made by 3:00 p.m. If a decision to cancel classes or close a campus is made during the day, students will be notified through the media and website. If no announcement is made, the College is open as normally scheduled.
Please listen closely to weather announcements as one campus may be closed while others remain open.
Levels of Learning
Bloom’s Taxonomy
The Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) has set forth a complete list of learning outcomes for college-level Anatomy & Physiology courses. HAPS also has a set of course guidelines for undergraduate instruction of Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Click on the hyperlinked text above for more information.
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