RANGER COLLEGE Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus

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1 RANGER COLLEGE Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: Biology Anatomy and Physiology CREDIT HOURS : 4 HRS/WK LEC 5 HRS/WK LAB: 3 LEC/LAB COMB: 8 Name of Instructor (Title): Mr. Travis Barnes Office Location: Dublin HS Office Hours: below Office Phone: (254) ext: tbarnes@dublinisd.us I. Texas Core Curriculum Statement of Purpose Through the Texas Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge of. human cultures and the physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world, and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for living. II. III. IV. CATALOG DESCRIPTION : This course includes study of the basic structure of the cell, tissue organization and tissue and organ structure and physiological processes of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems in humans. The principle of structure and function and the role these organ systems play in maintaining homeostasis will be emphasized. This course is designed for students entering medical or allied health careers and physical education majors. REQUIRED BACKGROUND / PREREQUISITES Passing score on THEA Reading section or equivalent alternate test is recommended. Prerequisite Biology 1408 recommended. TEXTBOOK (S) ; READINGS; MATERIALS Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Hall, Provost-Craig, Rose. Goodheart-Willcox Occasional readings will be handed out. V. COURSE PURPOSE The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding the structure and basic function of the human body for use in a career setting or to promote a life of good health and healthy habits.

2 VI. This course meets the following of the six Core Objectives established by Texas: Critical Thinking Skills (CT) Creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis; evaluation and synthesis of information Communication Skills (COM) effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication Empirical and Quantitative Skills (EQS) The manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions Teamwork (TW) The ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal Social Responsibility (SR) Intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities Personal Responsibility (PR) The ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making VII. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION 1. Lectures (1 hour four times weekly) in which the major concepts and theories in anatomy and physiology will be discussed. 2. Labs (1 hour five times weekly) in which major anatomical and physiological principles will be demonstrated by examination and dissection of specimens and selected organs and viewing microscope slides and videos. OFFICE SCHEDULE Monday-Friday: 3:00-4:00 PM The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. VIII. CORE OBJECTIVES Through the Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world: develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world: and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all learning. *Core objectives stressed in Life Sciences *Critical thinking skills *Communication skills *Empirical and quantitative skills *Social responsibility * Personal responsibility

3 IX. COURSE OBJECTIVES : Biology 2401 is designed to instruct students in methods that will result in a student who is able to: 1. Describe the structure and function of the tissues of the human body. (N-1, N-2) 2. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system. (N-1, N-2) 3. Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system. (N-1, N-2) 4. Describe the structure and function of the muscular system. (N-1, N-2) 5. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system. (N-1, N-2) In order to evaluate the progress in achieving the course objectives, each student will respond on written exams to questions in the following areas: - List the structural and functional characteristics used to classify tissues into one of the four major tissue types. - Define homeostasis and explain the role of each tissue type in homeostasis. - List and describe the two layers of the dermis. - Describe the structure and function of the subcutaneous. - Explain the role of the integument in homeostasis. - List the major tissue components of tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. - Describe the growth of bone tissue. - Identify all bones in the human skeleton. - Describe the events that produce a membrane potential. - Describe the events within muscle cells that result in muscle contraction. - List the cellular structure of the three types of muscle cells. - List the structural and positional characteristics used to classify muscles. - List the divisions of the nervous system. - Describe the structure of neurons. X. COURSE CALENDAR (see attachments) XI. COURSE / CLASSROOM POLICIES Regular and punctual attendance in all classes and labs is considered essential for optimum academic success. If the student has the equivalence of three weeks of unofficial absences... the instructor may drop the student from the course with a grade of F (Ranger College General Catalog ). Students are expected to be seated by the beginning of the lecture period. Excessive tardies (6) may be considered as absences. Excessive unexcused absences (6) may result in a grade of I (incomplete) and may result in dismissal from the course with a grade of F. It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of an excused absence. An absence

4 excused if you are excused by the Dean to participate in an authorized College activity. Any student who is disruptive to the class will be dismissed from the class and may be dismissed from the course. Any student found with unauthorized notes (cheat sheets, electronic devices, etc.) during an exam or copying from another student's exam will be subject to disciplinary action. Any student misconduct will be reported to the Dean of Student Services. Please do not bring cell phones, pagers or similar devices to class or be sure they are turned off. No tobacco use is permitted in the science building. ADA Statement: Ranger College provides a variety of services for students with learning and/or physical disabilities. The student is responsible for making the initial contact with the Ranger College Counselor. It is advisable to make this contact before or immediately after the semester begins. XI. ASSESSMENT (Grading Procedure) Exams will consist primarily of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions and will cover all material discussed since the last exam. Each question will be graded as correct or incorrect in accordance with information in the text and lectures. Exam grades will be taken as the number of points correct. Students missing lectures are responsible for getting notes from the instructor or classmates. Make-up exams, for exams missed due to an excused absence, will be given later in the semester. Students are strongly urged to not miss exams. The course grade will be computed as follows: Average of 4 lecture exams = 3/4 Lab average = 1/4 Total = Course Grade (average of lecture exams * 3) + lab average 4 = Course Grade Letter grades will be assigned as follows: = A, = B, = C, = D, below 60 = F XII. ADMISSIONS, EMPLOYMENT, AND PROGRAM POLICIES OF RANGER COLLEGE ARE NONDISCRIMINATORY IN REGARD TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, AND NATIONAL ORIGIN.

5 XIII. ADA Statement Ranger College provides a variety of services for students with learning and/or physical disabilities. Students are responsible for making initial contact with the Ranger College Counselor, Gabe Lewis (glewis@rangercollege.edu). It is advisable to make this contact before or immediately after the semester begins. BIOLOGY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Text: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Hall, Provost-Craig, Rose. Goodheart-Willcox LECTURE TOPIC Human tissue types Human organ systems Mechanisms of homeostasis Epidermal layers Dermis Subcutaneous layers EXAM 1 Connective tissue fibers and cells Connective tissue types Growth of bony tissue categories with examples Bone fractures and healing mechanisms Membrane potential Physiology of muscle contraction Categories of body movement EXAM 2 Functions of the cardiovascular system Composition of blood ABO and Rh blood types and inheritance Heart anatomy Events of the cardiac cycle Interpreting electrocardiograms Structure/function of blood vessels Pulmonary circulation Systemic circulation Factors controlling blood movement Diseases of the cardiovascular system

6 EXAM 3 Formation and transport of lymph Structure of lymphatic organs Homeostatic relationships the of lymphatic system EXAM 4 Gross anatomy of the respiratory system Tracheal and bronchial components Pathway of air Physiology of pulmonary ventilation Respiratory system disorders Final exam review FINAL EXAM XIV. RECEIPT OF SYLLABUS I have received, and I understand, the information in the syllabus for Biology 2401 and I agree to abide by the stated policies. Name: (print) Date: (sign)

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