COURSE SYLLABUS AND INSTRUCTOR PLAN

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1 WACO, TEXAS COURSE SYLLABUS AND INSTRUCTOR PLAN INTRODUCTORY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY BIOL 2404 Section 1, 7, 13, 21 Sholly Gunter Spring 2012

2 Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the integrative processes within cells, tissues, organs, and body systems associated with human anatomy and physiology. Lecture in combination with laboratory exercises will be utilized to provide a basis for anatomical and physiological processes. This knowledge base will provide a background for selected programs in health careers. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. Instructor Information: Instructor Name: Sholly Gunter MCC sgunter@mclennan.edu Office Phone Number: Office Location: SB344 Office/Teacher Conference Hours: M/W ll:00 am 1:00 pm or by appt Other Instruction Information: Required Text & Materials: Title: Seeley s Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Author: VanPutte, Regan and Russo Edition: 7 th Edition Publisher: McGraw Hill ISBN: ISBN Title: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology: Lab Manual Author: Elaine N. Marieb Edition: 5 th Edition Publisher: Pearson ISBN: ISBN Title: Practice Anatomy Lab (PAL) 3.0 DVD/Online Access Author: Elaine N. Marieb Publisher: Benjamin Cummings 2

3 ISBN: MCC Bookstore Website Methods of Teaching and Learning: Lecture, discussion groups, group projects, lab exercises, exams, quizzes, lab practicals and tutorial software. Course Objectives and/or Competencies: General Objectives: Biology 2404 is an introductory course designed to introduce the student to the processes and systems of the human body. Student learning outcomes: 1- To be able to read and analyze various printed materials. 2- To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies. 3- To demonstrate critical thinking by using both qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate strategies and recognize alternative strategies. Specific Course Objectives: At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1- Describe the basic organization of the human body and how homeostasis is maintained via feedback systems. 2- Know basic atomic structure and bonding. Know the structure and function of water and classes of organic compounds as they relate to the human body. 3- Know the basic structure and function of the cell membrane, cell transport processes, and cell organelles. 4- Know major tissue types and their functions. Be able to identify tissue types. 5- Know the structures and functions of the systems of the human body. Be able to identify specific structures of these systems. 6- Know the basic concepts of heredity and fetal development. Course Outline or Schedule: 3

4 *The course schedule is tentative and may be changed. Any changes will be announced in class and/or on Blackboard.* Week Chp Lecture Lab Exercise 1 Intro Computer setup 1 The Human Body The Language of Anatomy 1 - Marieb 2 2 Chemistry The Microscope Appendix A - Marieb 3 3 Cells 4 Tissues Classification of Tissues 5 - Marieb 4 Exam 1 5 Integumentary System 5 Lab Practical 1 Lecture - Skeletal System 6 Skeletal System Skeletal Identification Answer Sheet Given 6 Lab Practical 2 Lecture - Muscular System 7 Muscular System Muscular Identification Answer Sheet Given 7 Lab Practical 3 Exam 2 8 Nervous System The Brain 14 - Marieb 8 9 Senses Special Senses 17 - Marieb 10 Endocrine System Stress Video Answer Sheet Given 9 Spring Break - No Class Lab Practical 4 Exam 3 11 Blood 12 Heart The Heart 20 - Marieb 13 Blood Vessels Blood Pressure and Pulse 22 - Marieb 14 Lymph & Immunity Heart and Blood Vessel Identification 15 Respiratory System Respiratory System 23 - Marieb Lab Practical 5 Exam 4 16 Digestive System Digestive System 25 - Marieb 18 Urinary System Urinary System 26 - Marieb 19 Reproductive System Reproductive System 27 - Marieb 20 Development Torso Identification Lab Practical 6 Exam 5 16 Finals Prep 4

5 Course Grading Information: Participation = 20% Exams (including final) = 20% Lab Practicals = 20% Lab Exercises = 20% Reading Quizzes = 20% Total = 100% A 90% B = % C = % D = % F < 60% Late Work, Attendance, and Make Up Work Policies: There are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. If you miss an exam and have a very good reason, contact me immediately and we can discuss your options. If you do not contact me, you will receive a 0 for that exam. There are NO MAKE-UP LAB PRACTICALS. If you miss a practical and have a very good reason, contact me immediately and we can discuss your options. If you do not contact me, you will receive a 0 for that practical. All lab exercises are due the first day of the following week. No late assignments will be accepted without prior approval. Student Behavioral Expectations or Conduct Policy: Please turn off all cellular devices, or turn off the ringer, so there are no classroom disturbances. Do not text, or use your laptop computer for non-classroom related tasks during class. MCC Academic Integrity Statement: The Center for Academic Integrity, of which McLennan Community College is a member, defines academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. From these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to translate ideals into action. Individual faculty members determine their class policies and behavioral expectations for students. Students who commit violations of academic integrity should expect serious consequences. For further 5

6 information about student responsibilities and rights, please consult the McLennan website and your Highlander Student Guide. Academic Integrity Statement: Cheating will not be tolerated on any level. Cheating includes copying answers from another student s lab/exam, turning in work that is not your own or copying anything from another source without giving the appropriate credit to the author (using quotations and/or references). Suspected cheating on a class assignment or exam will result in disciplinary action from the instructor, the college or both. Additionally, a student suspected of cheating will be given 0 points for the work, and may receive an F in the class. MCC Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class in the form of a 2 point extra credit quiz. If a student has not arrived in class and taken the quiz by the time it is collected by the instructor, she will be considered absent. Please refer to the Highlander Guide for the complete policy. ADA Statement: In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the regulations published by the United States Department of Justice 28 C.F.R (a), MCC s designated ADA co-coordinators, Mr. Gene Gooch - Vice President, Finance and Administration and Dr. Santos Martinez Vice President, Student Services shall be responsible for coordinating the College s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under ADA. Students with disabilities requiring physical, classroom, or testing accommodations should contact Ms. Renee Jacinto, Disabilities Specialist, at or rrjacinto@mclennan.edu 6

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