Anatomy and Physiology II Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.

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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Course

BIOL-2402-013 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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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

TEXTBOOKS & REQUIRED MATERIALS: *Textbook & **Lab Manual

*Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 10th edition, 2024, Saladin. McGraw Hill publishing, ISBN 1266041842 (e-text and online code is provided free to students).

 **Laboratory Manual for Seeley's Anatomy and Physiology, VanPutte and Wise, 13th Ed. ISBN 9798219063114 (required-sold at AC bookstore at cost $50-60).

 Online access code for textbook is provided to students free (required to register). 

Supplies

Many resources for this course will require some type of computer to access the digital content (PPT's, etc.) 

Student Performance

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE:

By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all the listed learning objectives (LO's) with a minimum of 60 percent competency level based on the completion of the assigned materials.

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

ATTENDANCE POLICY:  There is much information to be covered during the eight week term; 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 deadline (12/10/25). Please make sure to fill out the required paperwork to formally withdraw from class. 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 performing "questionable" activities during exams, use of lecture/personal notes, cell phones, texting, smart-watches, crib sheets, books, etc. 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 biohazardous.  Any student deemed to be jeopardizing the safety of others will be asked to leave.

FOOD/DRINK:  Food and Drink consumption are restricted due to safety concerns while in lab.

CELL PHONES:  There will be no hard 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 call or text, please excuse yourself quietly and take care of it outside of the class or during breaks. No cell phones should be out in use during lecture.

Grading Criteria

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Disability Services at student enrollment center (371-5436) within the first week of class.  

COURSE CONTENT:  Where to Start? - Review the BB course calendar at the beginning of the course, and try to outline a schedule for yourself, that fits into your schedule.  It is more critical than ever that YOU take on the responsibility of staying on top of assignments and schedules.

Science courses such as this one require at least 3 hours of additional study for every hour spent “in class”.  Some students require more, some less. The point here is that you must be prepared to spend independent time on this course!

It helps to write things down as you read and study over the material, especially if there is confusion on certain topics.  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/chapter, review the content of the unit as posted on Blackboard (BB).  

The guidelines should include the following:

• Read the text chapter (difference between an A student and B student); as you read, look up words you don't know the meaning of and write down their definitions

• Watch content related videos or find podcasts for each chapter (some video links can be found in the supplemental videos folder).

• Complete lab exercises in the lab manual; it is better to do this before Lab Practical.

• Answer questions on the study guides or end of chapter reviews to finish preparing for the quiz/test.

• Review for the test material as if you had to teach it to someone else!

• When you think you know the material well, go back and study some more (especially those areas where you performed poorly or did not comprehend).

• Be prepared for the Unit Tests by forming a study group or attending a tutoring session.

Other things you might consider to increase your success in the course:

• Try to redraw figures/diagrams that are included in the readings and PPT’s.  Make sure you can label them correctly and understand the diagrams fully.

• Visit as many of the suggested links for interactive online study aids as you can.  

• Form a “study group” with some fellow students.  Students typically perform better when peers hold other peers accountable. You can use online chats, face-to-face meetings, internal emails or the discussion threads to communicate with members of the study group. Utilize the Underground basement of Ware or the common areas in biology building available Fridays and Saturdays. 

• Try to schedule time at the computer away from distractions, pets, children, etc. to get the most out of your time spent studying. Only study in increments of 30 minutes at a time, any more and less likely to retain information. 

• Students should log into their course at least daily and must complete course activities weekly as designated by the course syllabus. Students should also get into the habit of checking AC and course email twice daily. 

• You can expect to spend an additional 5-10 hours per week on course content OUTSIDE of scheduled class times.  This can be accomplished by spending minimum of 45 minutes a day on content ( that is 15 min x 3 /daily).

You are expected to complete course work honorably. Cheating may give you a better grade in the short term, 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!  The consequences of getting caught are severe. Nobody wants to be medically treated by someone who cheated and may not fully understand the finer details. For detailed information as to what constitutes cheating and plagiarism, see the section under Student Rights and Responsibilities.  

LECTURE GRADE:  65% of course grade

• Unit Tests: Typically due every Monday, proctored, delivered via traditional paper test format at the science testing center (SASC).  Maximum of 75 questions, primarily MC format and 100 points/test.  5-7 unit tests comprise 40% of course grade. Lowest unit test score will be dropped.
• Chapter Quizzes:  Online quizzes from the Mcgraw-Hill platform comprise 5% of course grade. Lowest quiz score is dropped. Quizzes can be taken more than once up until due date typically Sundays by 11:59pm.
• Semester Final Exam:  Proctored in class, approximately 100-150 MC cumulative questions. Comprises up to 20% of course grade.  A cumulative final exam will be given during final exam week as posted in the Amarillo College master calendar.   *TBD (12/17/2025)

LABORATORY GRADE:  30% of course grade

• Determined by bi-weekly Laboratory Practicals  [LP] 20%

• Determined by weekly lab exercises from the lab manual [LAB EX] 10%

• Case study(s)

ATTENDANCE: 5% of course grade

• Days in Attendance / Total Days Possible (one for LEC and one for LAB, daily)

Standard Grading will be utilized:

A = 89.5 – 100

B = 79.5 – 89

C = 69.5 – 79

D = 59.5 – 69

F = Below 69

Final Course Grades are not curved. *There may be the possibility of extra credit opportunities throughout the term in the form of case studies. 

ATTENDANCE POLICY:  There is much information to be covered during the term; 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/withdrawals on or before the withdrawal date (12/10/25). There will be no MAKE UPS on Lab Practicals, quizzes, or Unit Tests past the posted deadline, so please do not ask. If you are hospitalized on unit test/practical day, I will come up to the hospital to administer the assessment. 

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to attend class and sign in on the official attendance roster daily.

 MANDATORY TUTORING:  WARREN HALL 110

In an effort to increase retention at Amarillo College, any student who drops below a 75% course average must complete a mandatory tutoring session with the Science Academic Success Center (SASC) tutor via in person or virtually before taking the next unit test. Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first schedule a tutoring appointment by either calling (806 345-5536), booking online, or visiting Warren Hall 110.

The SASC will do its best to accommodate a student’s schedule within the SASC hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly.  Upon arrival in the SASC, students must inform SASC staff that they are present for mandatory tutoring.

IMPORTANT DATES:  Fall II 2025 [10/27-12/18]

    Classes begin Monday October 27

    Census day Monday November 3

    Withdrawal deadline Wednesday 12/10

    Semester Final Exam *TBD (12/17-12/18)

    Fall 2 classes end Thursday December 12/18

Attendance

Daily attendance will be taken for both lecture and lab and count for 5% of course grade.

Only campus related events will count as excused. Schedule appointments around class time. 

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to attend class.

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Additional Information

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 (Dan Porter), Dean of STEM (Edie Carter), Vice-president of Academic Affairs (Dr. Frank Sobey), then the AC College President, (Dr. Jamelle Connor) IN THAT ORDER.

SASC (Science Academic Success Center) in Warren Hall is available for study groups, free tutoring and practice practicals.  PLEASE USE IT!!   Hours will be posted in each classroom.  If your course average drops below 75%, you will be required to obtain mandatory tutoring from the Science Academic Success Center prior to taking the next unit test.  You will not be allowed to take the next unit 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. *Faculty are notified at the same time as students. 

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 AC's 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.