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BIOL-2402-005 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.
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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.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
Online Course
Textbook:: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, 2015, Martini, Nath and Bartholomew, Pearson
Lab Book: Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat version; Marieb & Smith.
Students should bring any materials that may lead to their success. (i.e., textbooks, notes to fill in, pencil/pen, etc.) Therefore, if a student misses a class, it is the sole responsibility of that student to get the missed notes from a peer and not from the instructor.
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.
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STUDENT CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students are responsible for knowing and understanding Amarillo College’s requirements relating to registration and academic standards. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their academic advisors and to contact the Registrar’s Office with questions about academic procedures, policy, or regulations.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class in accordance with the requirements of the course as established by the instructor. Attendance and/or participation requirements in courses delivered electronically (telecourses and on-line courses) will be unique to the individual course.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped from the classes they have not attended.
Academic Grievances
A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled should make an appeal in the following order:
1. Instructor
2. Department Chair/Program Director
3. Division Chair
4. Vice President of Academic Affairs
5. College President
Students shall be free to be guided by scholarly research, study the substance of a given discipline, examine pertinent data, question assumptions, take reasoned exception to information and views offered in the classroom, and reserve judgment about matters of opinion.
Amarillo College expects a high standard of conduct from its students. Students are expected to comply with the law, respect proper constitutional authority, and obey College policies, rules and regulations. Unacceptable conduct is defined as an action or behavior that is contrary to the best interest of a fellow student or students, the faculty or staff, the College, or the teaching/learning process. Students failing to perform according to established standards may be subject to disciplinary action. Policies, standards, rules and regulations apply to students attending College activities whether the activity takes place on or off campus.
Each student shall be responsible for becoming knowledgeable of the contents and provisions of College policies, rules, and regulations concerning student conduct. In some cases, individual programs may have approved policies for student conduct which also apply to student conduct in those programs.
All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct. In addition to activities prohibited by law, the following types of behavior are prohibited:
The following are copied & pasted from Amarillo College’s student handbook:
1. Scholastic dishonesty, punishable as prescribed by Board policies, shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
“Cheating on a test” shall include:
a. Copying from another student’s test paper.
b. Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test.
c. Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator.
d. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of a pending test.
e. The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the pending test.
f. Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for one’s self, to take a test.
g. Bribing another person to obtain a pending test or information about a pending test.
3. Obstruction or disruption of any authorized College operation or activity. Disorderly conduct shall include any verbal or physical abuse, intimidation, or the subjection of another person to inappropriate, abusive, threatening, or demeaning actions.
8. Failure to comply with a directive from a College administrator, faculty member, or Police Officer.
15. Interference with teaching, research, administration, or the College’s subsidiary responsibilities through “disorderly conduct or disruptive behavior.”
17. Disorderly conduct which shall include any verbal or physical abuse, intimidation or the subjection of another person to inappropriate, abusive, threatening or demeaning actions on property owned or controlled by the College or at College-sponsored functions. Students who behave in a disorderly fashion may be required to leave the premises, withdraw from a club or organization, or withdraw from the College.
Student Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures
Any student violating the student conduct policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension, in accordance with College policy. The principles of due process apply in all student conduct disciplinary cases at Amarillo College. These procedures have been instituted to protect the rights of the students and the rights of the College.
Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program. Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior may be instructed to leave the classroom. Inappropriate behavior may result in disciplinary action. 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.
Student Behavior: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled is directed to appeal in the following order to the: (1) Instructor (2) Department Chair/Program Director (3) Division Chair (4) Vice President of Academic Affairs (5) College President.
IN OTHER WORDS:
If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she
should first try to resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Biology Department Chairperson (Dr. Richard Hobbs), the Assistant Dean of Arts & Sciences (Frank Sobey), the Associate Vice-President for Instruction (Dr. Tamara Clunis), and then the college President, (Dr. Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER; PLEASE!!!
TESTING and GRADING FOR THE SEMESTER:
The total grade will be based upon both lecture and lab scores. Students must have a combined score of 60% or higher from lecture and lab portions for a passing grade.
LECTURE GRADING:
55% of the lecture grade for the semester will consist of the following
1. major exams
a. at least 4 major exams.
b. lowest exam grade will be dropped.
c. exams will open at the beginning of the lecture period or at 9:00am.
d. lecture exams must be completed before midnight on the same day of which the exam was opened.
e. the total time a student has to take an exam is dependent on the number of questions.
1.) 0-50 questions - 40 minutes
2.) 51-60 questions- 45 minutes
3.) 61-70 questions – 50 minutes
4.) 71-80 questions – 55 minutes
5.) 81-90 questions – 60 minutes
6.) 91-100 questions – 65 minutes
2. Exam 6 will be the average of video scores. Any unwatched videos by the due date will be given a grade of zero.
Very, Very, Very Important Note: If a student receives a grade lower than a 70 on a major exam, that student MUST (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS) attend a tutoring session of no less than 60 minutes in the Science Enrichment Center PRIOR to the following exam.
If the student fails to attend the 60 minute tutoring PRIOR to the following exam, that student WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to take the exam. The student WILL receive a grade of zero on that exam (ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS).
If a student receives a grade of zero for not taking an exam, the student may not be held responsible for attending the one hour mandatory tutoring.
2. lecture quizzes
a. quiz average will be equal to one major exam grade (exam 5).
b. lecture quizzes will be given at the beginning of the lecture period
c. lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
d. lecture quizzes will have 10 questions with a 5 minute time limit.
e. lecture quizzes must be completed before midnight on the same day of which the lecture quiz was opened.
LABORATORY GRADING:
25% of the lab grade for the semester will consist of the following
1. lab practicals (40%)
a. the total time a student has to take a lab practical is dependent on the number of questions.
1.) 0-50 questions - 40 minutes
2.) 51-60 questions- 45 minutes
3.) 61-70 questions – 50 minutes
4.) 71-80 questions – 55 minutes
5.) 81-90 questions – 60 minutes
6.) 91-100 questions – 65 minutes
b. lab practicals will open at the beginning of the lab period or at 9:00am
c. lab practicals can not be dropped.
d. lab practicals must be completed before midnight on the same day of which the lab practical was opened.
2. lab quizzes (60%)
a. lab quizzes will open at the beginning of the lab period
b. lowest lab quiz grade will be dropped.
c. lab quizzes will have 20 questions with a 10 minute time limit
d. lab quizzes must be completed before midnight on the same day of which the lab quiz was opened.
LECTURE FINAL EXAM:
25% of the lecture grade (not counted above) for the semester will consist of the following
1. Comprehensive final exam
a. students will have 2 hours for their final exam
b. the final exam must be completed before midnight on the same day of which the exam was opened.
GRADING:
A= 100-90.0
B= 89.9-80.0
C= 79.9-70.0
D= 69.9-60.0
F= 59.9 or less
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the SOLE responsibility of the student to attend class. Attendance will be taken until the census day, __June 1st _, after that date attendance may not be taken.
A grade of W will be given for a student who drops or withdraws from the course on or before __June 25th_. The student may NOT drop or withdraw from the course after __June 25th without approval from the Amarillo College Registrar’s office.
If a student wishes to drop the course, the student must pick up a signed drop slip from his/her instructor or email their instructor with such request. The drop slip must be turned in to the appropriate personnel.
Instructor will hand out.
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