Anatomy and Physiology II Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Course

BIOL-2402-006 Anatomy and Physiology II

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: BIOL 2401

Course Description

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.

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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.

Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOKS:

Lecture Book                         

*Visual Anatomy and Physiology, 1^thEdition, 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

 

 

 

Supplies

 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE/ DROPPING  COURSE

Student Performance

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):           

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Explain and describe the events associate with pregnancy.

13. 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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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. 

CYBER BULLY                              

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.

Testing Integrity Includes:

 

 

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   40%                      

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  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar

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.

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