Anatomy and Physiology I Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

BIOL-2401-005 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

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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

Required Texts: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition by Martini, Nath, Bartholomew, Pearson Publishing 

Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, 13th Edition, Marieb & Smith, Pearson Publishing

Supplies

Student Performance

By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives (below) with a minimum of 70 percent competency level based on the completion of the required examinations and other work as required by the instructor.

LEARNING/ PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):

After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to do the following:

• Build a foundation for the very basis of structure & function through the hierarchy of life
• Identify and describe the basic “structures” of the human body 
• Identify and describe the basic “functions” of the human body 
• Describe the symbiotic relationship between anatomy & physiology from the cellular level to the total organism 
• Understand the mechanisms of action to achieve and maintain “Homeostasis” and the consequences as a result of homeostatic imbalance 
• Develop and apply critical thinking and teamwork skills for the discipline of anatomy & physiology 
• Develop and apply the foundational knowledge of anatomy & physiology that is necessary for research and the healthcare disciplines 
• Demonstrate skill with anatomy & physiology laboratory exercises as they may apply in research and healthcare disciplines 

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

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.  

Please be respectful of each other through your actions and comments. 

Cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off, muted, or on vibrate and left in your book bags, etc. during the lecture periods.  You are more than welcome to record the lectures if you choose. 

Refrain from visiting with each other unless it is for the entire class to hear.  Students engaging in unacceptable behavior may be instructed to leave the classroom.

All work must be completed individually unless otherwise stated.  Commission of any of the following acts shall constitute scholastic dishonesty:  acquiring or providing information for any assigned work or examination from any unauthorized source; informing any person or persons of the contents of any examination prior to the time the exam is given in any subsequent sections of the course or as a makeup; plagiarism; submission of a paper or project that is substantially the same for two courses unless expressly authorized by the instructor to do so. 

Grievance Procedure: 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 Chairman, Mr. Dan Porter.

Grading Criteria

Course Grade: Made up of the following

LECTURE:

45% of Total Grade -  There will be a minimum of 4 Lecture Exams each worth 100 points. The lowest of the exams will be dropped if all exams have been taken.  If an exam is missed for a valid and excused reason as determined by Dr. Lee, then that will be the one which is dropped. There will be no make-up tests given since there is one lecture exam grade dropped.  The Final Exam will not be dropped regardless of your score.  The tests will be 50 questions multiple choice, matching, and true/false.  Exams (with the exception of the Final Exam) will be administered through the Student Testing Center (STC). 

10% of Total Grade will come from Quizzes which will be given in class over the material to be on an upcoming exam.  One Quiz grade will be dropped as well therefore there will be no make up on Quizzes.  If you arrive to class after the Quiz has been given you will not be permitted to take the Quiz at that time unless with prior approval or a valid reason as approved by Dr. Lee.

LABORATORY:

20% of Total Grade derived from Lab Practicals and Quizzes.  There will be a minimum of 2 Lab Practicals and 2 Lab Quizzes.  Lab Practicals are a minimum of 50 fill-in-the-blank questions.  All Lab Practicals will be counted toward your overall grade however one Lab Quiz may be dropped.  There will be no make-up quizzes since there will be a dropped quiz.  A make-up practical will only be given for a valid excuse as determined by Dr. Lee. 

5% of Total Grade - Chapter Review Sheets.  All Review Sheets assigned from various exercises in the Lab Manual must be turned in in lab to receive this portion of your overall course grade.

FINAL EXAM:

20% of Total Grade The Final Exam is mandatory and will be comprehensive covering all lecture material from the first day of the course.  The test will be comprised of  multiple choice, matching, and true/false questions.  The Final Exam is given in class and you will need to be on time. Once the first person turns in their test anyone arriving late will not be able to begin the exam, so if you are late you will get a zero for the Final Exam.  Everyone is expected to take the Final Exam on the day and time given for the test.

Numerical to Letter Grade Calculations:

A: 89.5 - 100% of total points                                 

B: 79.5 - 89.4%

C: 69.5 - 79.4%

D: 59.5 - 69.4%

F: < 59.5%

Attendance

Regular attendance, both in lecture and in lab, is extremely important to doing well in this course.  We have a large amount of material to cover in a short amount of time and therefore you must not fall behind.   

Attendance will either be taken each day in Lecture and in Lab or there will be an attendance sheet to be signed by yourself and no one else.

You can only get out of course what you put in to it, so please try to be in class and lab for each day.

Calendar

Additional Information

SCIENCE TESTING CENTER:
Warren Hall 112
All tests, excluding the Final Exam, will be taken in the Science Testing Center during days scheduled by the teacher during normal Science Testing Center hours.  Tests will be taken outside of class lecture time. 

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 (physical not digital) every time you take a test. The Science Testing Center staff will retain your ID while you take your test and it will be returned 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.  You must schedule your test in advance, this can be done in person, online, or by phone.

SCIENCE TESTING CENTER SIGN UP LINK
Link Science Testing Center is in your Blackboard class (General Information Folder) 

SCIENCE TESTING CENTER HOURS: Currently but may change.  Please verify these hours for yourself.
Mon - Thur 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last Exam handed out 7:15 PM)
Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last Exam handed out 4:15 PM)
Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last Exam handed out 4:15 PM)

                                                     STC Contract for Success

_______I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat on any test I will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, copying or photographing any test material, leaving the Science Testing Center with a test, and the use of any electronic devices such as unapproved calculators, cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, etc. Cheating also includes helping or attempting to help other students cheat or gain an advantage on a test either inside or outside the testing center by sharing of information from the test.

_______Please Note: Cell phones or any other “SMART” devises are NOT allowed in the testing room at any time for any reason. If we see any unapproved electronic devises out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, your test WILL be taken up immediately and may result in an “F” for the course.

            _______I understand all testing will be done outside of the class time, except for the final exam.

_______I understand if I score below a 70 on any exam, I must complete a mandatory tutoring session with my instructor or the Science Enrichment Center before requesting the next exam (excluding the Final Exams week). I also understand that I must present a completed Record of Tutoring form to the Science Testing Center staff when requesting my next exam.

                                                   Science Testing Center RULES

• Books, personal items, watches, drinks and snacks must be placed on the bookshelf before you take your test but, remember, Amarillo College is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Items are better left at home or at another safe location.
• To take a test, fill out a “Test Request” slip.
• An Amarillo College picture ID is required in order to take or view any test in the Science Testing Center. 
• unapproved scratch paper is allowed for testing. You may use the back of the test or scratch paper from the STC to show your extra work.  Once you have begun work on a test that is considered one attempt. You cannot leave the Science Testing Center and return to finish that test at a later time.
• In the testing room, please do not sit by someone with the same test.
• The Science Testing Center will not give any tests out later than 1.5 hours before closing.
• The Science Testing Center personnel will pick up your test 5 minutes prior to closing time.
• Tests may not be taken out of the Science Testing Center.
• The Science Testing Center hours are posted on the outside door, in your syllabus, and Science Testing Center. 
• Please come prepared. If you do not have a pencil, you may purchase one from the Science Testing Center for 25 cents.  Please bring exact change. Pens are not allowed on any scantron.
• Children may not accompany students into testing room or be left unattended anywhere on campus.
• CELL PHONE CALCULATORS or any other non-approved calculators ARE NOT ALLOWED in the testing area. Cell phones placed on the bookshelf must be turned off.
• Students will have to wait for their test results from their instructor.
• All online exams must be taken using the Respondus Lockdown Browser.

I have read and understand all of the above rules and requirements. Any violation of any of the above outlined rules or requirements will result in an immediate seizure of my test by the Science Testing Center staff, which may result in further disciplinary actions and possible “F” for the course.

Course and Section #:_________________________ Instructor Name _________________________ Semester ___________________________ Phone Number _____________________

Signature: _________________________________ Print Name:_________________________________ Student ID Number ____________________ Email _______________________________________

                MANDATORY TUTORING & DEPARTMENT POLICY: WARREN HALL 110

In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 75% course average must complete a mandatory tutoring session with an SASC tutor. Mandatory tutoring requires that students must schedule a tutoring time with the SASC by either calling (806 345-5536), going to the online scheduling portal, or visiting Warren Hall 110.

The center will do its best to accommodate a students' schedule within the hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly.  Upon arrival at the SASC, students must inform staff that they are required to take mandatory tutoring. The first instance of mandatory tutoring will be for 60 minutes. Subsequent instances of mandatory tutoring will be for 30 minutes.

Dates of Importance: 

Monday January 19th - MLK Day, School closed therefore no classes

Tuesday March 3rd - Last day to withdraw from the course

E-mails:  Communication in this course is extremely important therefore please contact me by email through the address provided above should you need to miss class or if there is any question which I can answer for you.  In addition, if I should need to cancel class for whatever reason, I will send out an email to the class just as quickly as I can.  Therefore, it may be a good practice to check your emails each day for any announcements which I need to send you.

Once again, I cannot stress how important it is to attend each lecture and lab session and to not fall behind.

Please do not hesitate to ask questions and to contact me to set up a time to meet in my office or drop by anytime during my regular office hours.

It is my firm belief that it is possible to have a good time while learning Anatomy & Physiology at the same time.