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BIOL-2402-021 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)
Tech Supported
Lecture Book: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Eleventh Edition. By Martini, Nath and Bartholomew.
Lab Manual: Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual, Cat Version. By Marieb, Mitchell and Smith. 12th Edition.
By the completion of this course, students should be able to:
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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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
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.
Use of Electronics: Please keep all cell phones and electronic devices turned off during the class period. Surfing the web, social networking, and texting during class in not appropriate or respectful classroom behavior. You may be asked to leave. Laptops for notetaking are acceptable, as long as they are not disruptive.
Food in the Traditional Classroom and Lab: you may bring food and drink into both lecture and lab; however, if you spill something, please clean up after yourself. No food or drink will be allowed in the lab during dissections.
Lecture Exams (40%): Lecture assessments include five major lecture exams. The lowest lecture exam grade will be dropped and each exam will worth a total of 100 points. The format of lecture exams may vary, but will emphasize on multiple choice, matching, identification and fill in the blank. The exams will account for a total of 40% of the final grade.
Quizzes (15%): There will be serval quizzes in lecture and in lab throughout the course of the semester. The quizzes will be a combination of multiple choice, true/false, matching, identifications and fill in the blank questions. Each quiz will be worth a total of 5 points. The total quiz grade will be worth 15% of the final grade.
Laboratory (25%): The lab grade for the semester will be made up of 3 lab practical examinations. No lab practical grade will be dropped. 1 lab practical is worth 80 points, 1 is worth 75 points, then the last practical is worth 95 points. Lab practicals will be worth 25% of the final grade.
Final Exam (20%): A comprehensive exam equal to 200 points of the total grade for the semester. The final exam is mandatory and cannot be dropped. The final will be worth 20% of the final grade.
900 – 1000 A Lecture (40%) 400 points (100 per exam)
800 – 895 B Lab (25%) 250 points
700 – 795 C Final (20%) 200 points
600 – 695 D Quizzes (15%) 150 points
0 – 595 F Total (100%) 1,000 points
Policy on Makeup Exams: If you experience computer problems or miss an exam, you will not be able to make up or retake the exam. You are only allowed one drop exam and it does not include the lab practical or final exam. A missed lab practical or final exam will result in a zero. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you experience computer problems, please contact AC at 806-371-5000.
Because you have a 48-hour window of time to take all exams, you will not be allowed to take exams early. Nor is not possible to open an activity early for one student. Make use of your textbook and read ahead if you want to get ahead in the class.
Attendance Policy: I will not take daily attendance. However, there will be over 25 quizzes given throughout the 8-week course, and only 2 will be dropped. This will make up 15% of the overall final grade.
Curving: I will not curve an individual grade, however, I may add bonus questions to the end of exams to count towards the overall grade on the exam.
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DATE |
TOPIC |
1 |
M |
January 17 |
Exercise 30 1-4 & Review Sheet, Exercise 31 Review Sheet, Heart Defect Case Study
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T |
January 18 |
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January 19 |
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January 20 |
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2 |
M |
January 24 |
Blood Cells & Smears assignment, Blood Typing assignment, Hematocrit Case Study, Exercise 29
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January 25 |
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January 26 |
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January 27 |
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M |
January 31 |
Exercise 32 Review Sheet, Exercise 33 all activities except 3 & Review sheet, Common assessment THRUSDAY FEBRUARY 3 Lab Practical 1.
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3 |
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February 1 |
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February 2 |
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February 3 |
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4 |
M |
February 7 |
Exercise 35 Review Sheet, Exercise 36 Review Sheet, Exercise 40 Review Sheet Kidney Dissection, Asthma Case Study
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February 8 |
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February 9 |
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Th |
February 10 |
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5 |
M |
February 14 |
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16 Lab Prac 2. Exercise 40 Activities 1,2 & Review Sheet, Exercise 38 Review Sheet
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February 15 |
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February 16 |
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February 17 |
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6 |
M |
February 21 |
Exercise 42 Activities 1-7 & Review Sheet , Exercise 43 Review Sheet, Birth Control Case Study
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February 22 |
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February 23 |
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February 24 |
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7 |
M |
February 28 |
Exercise 27 Activities & Review Sheet THURSDAY MARCH 3 Lab Prac. 3
Group One Endocrine Slides (In class 12/7) Group Two Endocrine Slides (In class 12/9) |
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March 1 |
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March 2 |
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March 3 |
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8 |
M |
March 7 |
Not Meeting for Lab |
T |
March 8 |
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March 9 |
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March 10 |
TENATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE
Week |
DAY |
DATE |
TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT
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1 |
M |
January 17 |
MLK JR DAY- CAMPUS CLOSED |
Chapter 20 |
T |
January 18 |
Syllabus / Heart |
Chapter 20 |
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W |
January 19 |
Heart |
Chapter 20 |
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Th |
January 20 |
Heart |
Chapter 19 |
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2 |
M |
January 24 |
Blood |
Chapter 19 |
T |
January 25 |
Blood |
Chapter 21 |
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W |
January 26 |
Vessels Exam 1 Opens |
Chapter 21 |
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Th |
January 27 |
Vessels |
Chapter 22 |
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M |
January 31 |
Lymphatics and Immunity |
Chapter 23 |
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3 |
T |
February 1 |
Respiratory |
Chapter 23 |
W |
February 2 |
Respiratory |
Chapter 23 |
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Th |
February 3 |
Respiratory |
Chapter 26 |
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F |
February 4 |
Exam 2 Opens |
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4 |
M |
February 7 |
Urinary |
Chapter 26 |
T |
February 8 |
Urinary |
Chapter 26 |
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W |
February 9 |
Urinary |
Chapter 27 |
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Th |
February 10 |
Fluid and Electrolytes |
Chapter 24 |
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F |
February 11 |
Exam 3 Opens |
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5 |
M |
February 14 |
Digestive |
Chapter 24 |
T |
February 15 |
Digestive |
Chapter 25 |
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W |
February 16 |
Metabolism |
Chapter 25 |
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Th |
February 17 |
Metabolism |
Chapter 28 |
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F |
February 18 |
Exam 4 Opens |
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6 |
M |
February 21 |
Reproduction |
Chapter 28 |
T |
February 22 |
Reproduction |
Chapter 28 |
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W |
February 23 |
Reproduction |
Chapter 28 |
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Th |
February 24 |
Human Development |
Chapter 29 |
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7 |
M |
February 28 |
Human Development |
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T |
March 1 |
Human Development |
Chapter 29 |
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W |
March 2 |
Endocrine Exam 5 Opens |
Chapter 18 |
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Th |
March 3 |
Endocrine |
Chapter 18 |
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8 |
M |
March 7 |
Endocrine |
Chapter 18 |
T |
March 8 |
Review for Final Exam |
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W |
March 9 |
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM |
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March 10 |
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The latest advice from the CDC is to limit groups to less than half of a room’s capacity and matain social distancing, and I know that AC's President's Cabinet met and has given us updated protocols and advice to use for our upcoming 8-week term. Hopefully everyone is mostly comfortable with this transition since we’ve had a little bit to get use to do it, and please do your part for the upcoming semester.
This course will be split in half through your assigned Lab Group. Groups 1 will attend course ON CAMPUS Monday and Wednesdays. Groups 2 will attend course ON CAMPUS Tuesday and Thursdays. On the days that you are not attending class on campus, you will attend them ONLINE VIA GOOGLE MEETS. So that means that Groups 1 will attend course ONLINE Tuesday and Thursdays. Groups 2 will attend course ONLINE Monday and Wednesdays. Make sure you check the welcome folder under content for your group number and the link to attend lab online as well.
Here are some things you can start getting done or practice accessing before class begins--
1. If you already have a laptop and wifi access from home, great! If not, can you obtain it?
2. If you already have a webcam and a microphone, that is great! If not, please get one. A cheapie will work fine. I think you can buy them for less than $15.
3. If you do not have the funds to get these items- IT’S OKAY. The Underground on the Washington Street Campus is remaining open no matter what happens.
4. Go ahead make sure that you have access to your Amarillo College Gmail Account. You will need it. We will be using Google Meet / Hangouts to join the lab groups on days that you are not in class. This is how we will do our Daily Quizzes via scanning the QR code from your phone and how you will be communicating with your lab groups.
5. On Blackboard, on the left-hand sidebar, you will have access to your content, your syllabus, and most importantly, your calendar. This Calendar WILL NOT be visible to you if you are not logged into your Amarillo College Gmail Account. This calendar will look slightly overwhelming. DO NOT PANIC. This calendar has all of my classes on it for this semester. When attempting to join our video calls for lab, follow the directions below:
This is where we will meet for labs Monday through Thursday during class time if it is not your day to be on campus.
6. The syllabus is also available on the left-hand sidebar on your blackboard course as well but be advised that it may be subject to changes as we learn more directives from the CDC, State of Texas, and AC admins. Be sure to get the latest and greatest free downloads/updates so you can view, hear, and interact with all of the online content. The course schedule is also included, but again, it may be subject to a few changes.
7. If you have the card that came with the bundle of textbooks and the lab book from the bookstore, it is for MASTERING A&P. If you do not have the card, that is also fine. This is just an extra study tool that could be very helpful during this period. It has practice tests, study tools and a lot of other useful stuff. There are some GREAT ones in there that I have used before and like REALLY well, but you need access to them to use them. Again, it is not required.
8. Whether you are retaking my class or a newbie, please know that I will do my utmost for you and with you. I expect the same from you, too. I also need you to let me know what is working (or not) and I crave your patience as we will likely work out some hiccups along the way. I am viewing this as a Grand Adventure too--we are charting a path and even if we make a few wrong steps and detours, we will make it to our destination. AC Admins have tasked us to keep to the same time slots you've registered for class times, so please set aside those specific times consistently for us to meet online. I will have plenty of videos, lectures, tutorials, games, and interactive activities for you--within those times as well as aside from those times. Plan accordingly.
If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to contact me via email or cell phone (8062233335).
I have some information regarding labs for you.
For lab this semester due to the conversion online, we will now be working in groups assigned to you via Blackboard. These groups are completely random, and there are 4 groups made up of 6 students. The purpose of these assignments is to prepare you for the lab practicals which make up 25% of your overall grade in the class. There is no Lab Practical that is dropped. So for every group activity, you participate in, you will receive 1 bonus on the practical it pertains to for a maximum of 5 bonus points. These activities are already in google docs that will be shared with your group via email very shortly. I will still be able to see which student does what to make sure that fair points are to be awarded to those who actually do the work. On our first day of the lab, I will show you what I am talking about via Google Meet. Everyone in your group will have access to your folder, and I can see all the changes each student has made. To communicate with your group, I will also include a Google Meet link in the email that you guys can use to communicate with your group via lab time. Since I also have the link, I will be checking in every once in a while if you need help or to answer any questions.
Hope this helps give you some idea how labs will run! We will still be meeting in lab on the days that your groups are suppose to be meeting. I highly recommend that you bring your laptop with you, or you can use the lab time to spend with the models and practice learning your terms to know packet for the practicals. We will discuss this further on the first day of class.
This semester, my exams will be given online through Respondus Lockdown Brower and Monitor.
This means you will need your microphone, webcam, and computer you have been using to attend lectures, in order to take the exam. IF you have been or will be attending lectures via the Underground and do not have access to these at home, you will take your exams at the Underground as well. For those with accommodation plans, your exam will still be given in the Student Testing Center. If you have questions regarding how that will work, do not hesitate to contact me.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR ONLINE TESTING.
STEP 1.
Watch the video located in the welcome folder.
For step by step written instructions:
Log into blackboard
Click on student tools
Scroll down to download respondus lockdown browser
That’s it! Until we take our exams. When you are ready to take your exam, follow these additional steps.
STEP 1.
Open Respondus lockdown browser on your computer. When it fully opens, it will ask you to login to your blackboard actx account.
STEP 2.
Click on our course, content, exam ___ content (whichever exam we are taking), then scroll to the bottom to where that exam is. The exam will be labeled similarly to the following:
AP1 EXAM 1 (**WEBCAM**) - REQUIRES RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER
The number will change to whichever exam we are currently taking in the course.
STEP 3.
On the day the exam opens, I will send out an announcement with the password. The password will not work until you are in the lockdown browser. Also, you need to have your student ID with you when you take the exam and you will be required to show it to your webcam. You will also have to show your clear workspace. The microphone and webcam will be on the entire time you are taking your exam.
STEP 4.
Take your exam!
Let me know if you guys have any questions on this and I want to reiterate that I really appreciate you guys hanging in there with us to get your class moved to tech-supported learning! It’s not ideal, but we are keeping everyone safe and healthy.
Mandatory tutoring for an exam grade below a 70 is still required! We will discuss this more when we go over the syllabus tomorrow, but the link is as follows: https://www.actx.edu/successcenters/scheduling. You can schedule a tutoring session through this portal.
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