HCC HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Biology Biology 2402-Anatomy and Physiology II - Spring 2011 Southeast College Tuesday/ Thursday at 7:00 10:00 PM Instructor: Dr. Uzziah Grigsby III D.C. Email: uzziah.grigsby1@hcc.edu Instructor Contact Information: Dept. Office 713-718-7056 Office location and hours: Arranged Course Description: This is a course in human anatomy and physiology. It is the first in a two part series and covers the organization of the human body, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I is recommended as some concepts in A&P I are helpful to students studying the human body. Course Goal: The goal of this course is to prepare students for careers that involve knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. Student Learning Outcomes: The students will be able to: 1. Describe the structure of the human body from the chemical, organelle, cellular, organ, system, and whole organism level. 2. Use anatomical terminology. 3. Use the concept of homeostasis when describing the function of body systems. 4. Name the bones of the skeleton, superficial muscles, and the organs of the nervous system. 5. Describe the function of the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, and the nervous system. Syllabus AP I BIOL 2402 Page 1 of 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will: 1. Identify the levels of organization of the human body. 2. Learn the concept of homeostasis and how it applies to the human organism. 3. Review the structure and function of human eukaryotic cells. 4. Identify and recognize cells and tissues that comprise the organs of the body. 5. Identify the organs of the integumentary system. 6. Identify the bones and functions of the skeletal system. 7. Identify the muscles and the function of the muscular system. 8. Identify the structure and function of the nervous system. Credit: 4 hours 16 WEEK CALENDAR Week Reading Assignment Laboratory Assignment Jan 17 Chapter 18: Endocrine System Lab 1: The Microscope and Cell Jan 24 Chapter 19: Blood Lab 2: Anatomical Terminology Jan 31 Chapter 20: Heart Lab 3: The Tissues Feb 7 Chapter 21: Blood Vessels and circulation Exam 1 Online Chapters 18,19,20 Lab 4: The Integumentary System Feb 14 Chapter 22: Lymphoid System and Immunity Lab 5:The Skeletal System: Basic Information (Chapter 8) Feb 21 Chapter 23: Respiratory System Lab 6: The Skeletal System: Axial Feb 28 Chapter 24: Digestive System Lab 7: The Skeletal System; Appendicular March 7 Chapter 25: Metabolism Exam 2 Online- Chapters 21,22,23,24 Lab Practical Exam Labs 1-7 March 14 Spring Break Get yourself caught up March 21 Chapter 26: Urinary System Lab 8: Muscle Structure March 28 Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, acid-base balanced Lab 9: Muscle Physiology Lab 10: Joints April 4 Chapter 28: Reproductive System Exam 3: Lab 11: Spinal Cord, 25,26,27 Spinal Nerves and Syllabus AP I BIOL 2402 Page 2 of 2
Reflexes Lab 12: Brain and Cranial Nerves April 11 Chapter 29: Development and Inheritance Lab 13: Special Senses April 18 April 25 May 2 May 9 Final Exam: 28,29 Note: Lab Practical Exam Labs 8-13 Assessments: All exams will include Scranton and include a short answer section. All lab exams will be in the laboratory. They will be given only once for each exam. No make-ups! Instructional Materials: Text: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 8 th edition, Martini/Nath. Laboratory Manual: Anatomy and Physiology I edited by Jyoti Wagle Ph.D and Jane Johnson-Murray. Assignments: Assignments will be posted on blackboard using the calendar. FALL 2011 HCC EDUCATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Blackboard Student User ID Your Blackboard login user ID will be your HCC User ID (sometimes referred to as the W number). All HCC students have a unique User ID. If you do not know your User ID you can look it up by visiting the HCC home page: o From www.hccs.edu, under the column CONNECT, click on the Student System Sign In link o Then click on Retrieve User ID and follow the instructions. Or use the direct link to access the Student Sign In page: https://hccsaweb.hccs.edu:8080/psp/csprd/?cmd=login&languagecd=eng The default student password is distance. Students will then be prompted to change their password after their first login. Please visit the Distance Education (DE) Technical Support website if you need additional assistance with your login. Syllabus AP I BIOL 2402 Page 3 of 3
HCC Course Withdrawal and Attendance Policy Beginning Fall 2007, the State of Texas imposes penalties on students who drop courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university. To help you avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, contact your DE professor regarding your academic performance. You may also want to contact your DE counselor to learn about helpful HCC resources (e.g. online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc.). HOW TO DROP If a student decides to drop or withdraw from a class upon careful review of other options, the student can drop online prior to the deadline through their HCC Student Center. HCC and/or instructors may drop students for excessive absences without notification (see Class Attendance below). Students should check HCC s Academic Calendar by Term for drop/withdrawal dates and deadlines. Classes of other duration (mini- term, flex- entry, 8- weeks, etc.) may have different final withdrawal deadlines. Please contact the HCC Registrar s Office at 713.718.8500 to determine mini- term class withdrawal deadlines. CLASS ATTENDANCE As stated in the HCC Catalog, all students are expected to attend classes regularly. Just like an on- campus class, your regular participation is required. Not participating could be considered as absent. Leaving class early can also be considered absent. Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non- attendance, the instructor also has the authority to block a student from continuing, and/or to drop a student for excessive absences or failure to participate regularly. Syllabus AP I BIOL 2402 Page 4 of 4
Student Services hccs.edu. Advising or counseling can be accomplished through our online request form Counselors and Student Services Associates (SSA) can assist students with admissions, registration, entrance testing requirements, degree planning, transfer issues, and career counseling. In- person, confidential sessions, can also be scheduled to provide brief counseling and community referrals to address personal concerns impacting academic success. EARLY ALERT HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and DE counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Contact the International Student Office at 713-718- 8520 if you have questions about your visa status. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate HCC Disability Support Service (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester. Instructors are authorized to provide only the HCC DSSO approved accommodations but must do so in a timely manner. Students who are requesting special testing accommodations must first contact the appropriate (most convenient) DSS office for assistance each semester: DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICES: System: 713.718.5165 Central: 713.718.6164 also for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Students Outside of the HCC District service areas. Northwest: 713.718.5422 Northeast: 713.718.8420 Southeast: 713.718.7218 Syllabus AP I BIOL 2402 Page 5 of 5
Southwest: 713.718.7909 After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted to Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) assigned to their professor. NOTICE FOR STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF HCC SERVICE AREA: PROCTORING Students who live or work outside the HCC service area and cannot take paper exams at one of our HCC testing locations MUST make arrangements for a proctor. For more information and to complete the required Proctor Approval Form, please visit de.hccs.edu. VIRTUAL CLASSROOM CONDUCT As with on- campus classes, all students in HCC Distance Education courses are required to follow all HCC Policies & Procedures, the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and relevant sections of the Texas Education Code when interacting and communicating in a virtual classroom with faculty and fellow students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to disciplinary action that could include denial of access to course- related email, discussion groups, and chat rooms or being removed from the class. ONLINE TUTORING HCC provides free online tutoring in writing, math, science, and other subjects. How to access AskOnline: Click on the Ask Online button in the upper right corner of the Blackboard course listings page. This directs students to the HCC AskOnline Tutoring site: http://hccs.askonline.net/. Use your student ID or HCC e- mail address to create an account. Instructions, including a 5- minute video, are provided to make you familiar with the capabilities of this service. LIBRARY RESOURCES As a student you have the same access to first- rate information resources that the HCC Libraries make available to all HCC students. A special website pulls together all the tools students will need to get their research rolling. Visit Library Resources specifically for Distance Education students. Instructor Requirements: As your instructor, it is my responsibility to guide you though anatomy and physiology with assignments and to assess your progress. Syllabus AP I BIOL 2402 Page 6 of 6
SUCCESS TIPS: 1. Read the text and use the resources provided by publisher. 2. Study material after reading or computer exercises. Make pictures, lists, flow charts, flash cards whatever works. Review the reading, notes, power- point lectures and then bring questions to the lab the next time we meet. 3. Make connections between chapters such as anatomical terminology in one chapter with terms in another chapter by flipping back and forth in the text as you study. 4. Review the course objectives and use them as a checklist before exams to ensure you have the skills that will be tested. Also, ask yourself a general question, How does this work? If you can explain processes, you know that you have the facts, vocabulary, details and overall understanding you need. 5. Be sure to attend the lab each week. Stay and review the previous week s material when you finish the assigned exercise for that week. 6. Keep up on everything, don t let yourself get behind. Grading: Four examinations based on the textbook concepts, each worth 100 points. Two laboratory practical identification exams based on study that occurs during weekly laboratory sessions. These are worth 100 points each. Up to twelve quizzes for an additional 100 points. Total points available, 700. Grades will be based on percentages of points earned by the student. Grading Scale: 90%- 100% A 80%- 89% B 70%- 79% C 60%- 69% D 0-59% F Grading Percentages: Percentages are based on the total of 700 points. Example: Student earns 525 points out of the 700 point total. This is equivalent to a percentage of 75 (75%). The grade for the course is a C. Extra Credit will be at professor s discretion! Syllabus AP I BIOL 2402 Page 7 of 7
EXAMS POLICIES: NO CHEATING WILL BE TOLERATED!! The course exams are conducted in class. Laboratory exams are to be completed within a specified time limit in laboratory classroom. Any exam that is not completed on time will be graded as is. Missed exams will be graded as zero, and there are no makeup exam opportunities for missed exams. The lowest exam grade will be dropped and highest will be doubled. Please note that poor planning, car problems, personal or networking problems are unacceptable excuses for missed exams. In fairness to other students, these missed exams will be counted as 0 points. When computing your final grade, missed exam points (0 out of 100 available points) will be averaged into your other grades. A grade of zero will greatly jeopardize your final grade and may cause you to get an undesirable grade or fail the entire course. ANY CONSIDERATION FOR MAKE- UP EXAMINATIONS WILL BE AT THE PROFESSOR S DISCRECTION PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO FOR MISSED EXAMS. TECHNICAL PROBLEMS ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE FOR MISSED ONLINE EXAMS. *The instructor reserves the right to make changes in this weekly schedule. You will be informed of these changes within reasonable time period. Syllabus AP I BIOL 2402 Page 8 of 8