Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

BIOL-2401-002 Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. The lab provides hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

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

REQUIRED

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, 13th  ed, by Marieb, Smith. Pearson Publishing. 2019.

Supplies

1 Box of Latex or Non-latex examination gloves (your size). Please do not purchase "One Size Fits All"

Student Performance

BIOL 2402: Anatomy & Physiology II

Learning outcomes:

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

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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

AVOID ANY APPEARANCE OF CHEATING. The appearance of cheating may result in a grade of zero for the exam or quiz and possibly a failing grade for the course. Hats and earphones are not to be worn during tests. Cell phones are not allowed during exams. Cell phones should be set to silent during lecture and labs, and texting during lecture is not allowed. If you must take an important call or have an emergency text you must reply to, please inform the instructor before class begins. There will be no eating, drinking or chewing gum in the lab during dissections or any other time the instructor deems it a safety hazard. Any disruptive behavior may lead to removal from the lab or lecture.

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, sharp instruments, chemicals, and organic materials, some of which may be biohazardous. Any student deemed to be jeopardizing the safety of others will be asked to leave the lab immediately and possibly permanently. Other safety rules are found in the Laboratory Manual and will be covered on the first day of class. Proper attire is required to participate in lab, including gloves, goggles and lab coat or apron. Improper attire may result in removal from the lab and a zero for any participation or exam grade given that day.

Grading Criteria

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS/EXAMINATIONS: Each week, the student will have 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory. The lecture accounts for 55% of the final grade, laboratory section accounts for 25% of the final grade and a comprehensive final exam will account for 20% of the overall grade.

Lecture exams: Lecture exams, case studies, homework, and quizzes make up 55% of the total grade for the semester. There will be 5 exams, covering both lecture and reading material. Each exam will be worth 100 points, the lowest exam grade will be dropped. This means each exam will be worth 10% of your overall grade for a combined 40%. Quizzes will be given once or twice a week at the beginning of class. You will have 5 minutes to complete each quiz. Late arrivals to class may miss the quiz and earn a zero for the quiz that day. The average of your highest quiz grades will be equal to 15% of your overall grade. There will be 3 dropped quizzes. THERE WILL BE NO MAKEUP EXAMS OR QUIZZES. A missed exam becomes a zero or the dropped grade, and a missed quiz becomes a zero or a dropped grade.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  It is therefore the responsibility of the student to attend class. Absences result in zeros for any missed quizzes, exams, presentations or participation grades. 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. Texas law now mandates that students may only drop or withdraw 6 times in their entire college careers, excluding drops prior to the census date.

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Additional Information

CLASS WEBSITE: AC Online is utilized in this class as a grade book and e-mail system. There may be quizzes and other assignments to be completed through AC Online. I will post announcements, lecture and lab handouts, photos, and other important material via AC Online. The login for AC Online is the same as with WebAdvisor. If you do not have a computer or internet access at home, you have available to you the computer lab on campus in the library second floor.

Biology Study Center: Located in the Warren building, room 110.

MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet may be requested from your instructor.

Campus Police: Campus Police NonEmergency 371-5163, in case of Emergency call 371-5911 or call 911 for city police and ambulance assistance.

Grievance Procedure: If a student has 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, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the college President, IN THAT ORDER.

Expectations: Every student will take personal responsibility for his/her learning in this course. To succeed, each student must...

    Attend all lecture and lab meetings

    Spend at least 1 hour of study for each hour spent in lecture and lab

    Complete reading assignments before coming to class

    Participate in lecture and lab by asking questions and being active in lab

    Demonstrate college-level effort and behavior

    Complete all assignments when due.

Office Hours - Room 203E of the Science Building

Mon-Thur 9:45am-10:30am and 4:45-5:00pm

Friday by Appointment