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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
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Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I
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Course Prefix & Number: Biol 2401
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Section Number: 402, 403, 404
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Term Code: 161s
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A study of the structure and function of the body and its relationship to health and disease. Designed to meet requirements of physical education and nursing education majors. Laboratory experience includes experiments in vertebrate physiology and the dissection of a mammal.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
x - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Doug Elrod, Ph.D.
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth #204
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6291
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E-mail Address:
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daelrod@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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Lbellows@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Martini and Nath, 10th Edition
Lab Manual available online through canvas
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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4
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Lecture Exams
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400
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4
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Lab practicals
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300
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5
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Homeworks
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100
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INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
x A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
o Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
o Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
o Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering quality general education curriculum in all associate degrees by offering a core of general education courses designed to help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. Acquiring knowledge, thinking critically, and utilizing the methodologies of various disciplines exposed students to experiences that serve to advance their personal growth. The chief focus of the General Education Core Curriculum at NCTC is to emphasize Exemplary Educational Objectives and Basic Intellectual Competencies.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of the Science Department is to provide instruction in the areas of chemistry and biology as these disciplines relate to the overall mission of NCTC, and to provide a qualified, competent faculty, and staff to ensure that the delivery of the instruction of these courses is consistently of high quality.
STATEMENT OF SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF NCTC GRADUATES
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering a core of general education courses designed to help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. The chief focus of the General Education Core Courses at NCTC is to emphasize basic intellectual competencies and broad intellectual perspectives.
CORE CURRICULUM COMPONENT AREA
The overall objectives of the Natural Science component area are to enable students understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences; and (2) understand the basis for building and testing theories.
NATURAL SCIENCE: EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (EEOs) FOR THIS COURSE
x (NS1) To understand and apply methods and appropriate technology to the study of
natural sciences.
o (NS2) To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these
approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses,
and interpretation both orally and in writing.
o (NS3) To identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories.
o (NS4) To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science,
including issues that touch upon ethics, values and public policies.
o (NS5) To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and
their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Student Learning Outcome
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Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
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Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system
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Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
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Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis
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Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances
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Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology
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Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
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Locate and identify anatomical structures.
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Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
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Work collaboratively to perform experiments
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Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method
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Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
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Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations, and predictions
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Intro to Anatomy and Physiology
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An introduction to studying the body, levels of organization; Homeostasis; Feedback mechanisms; anatomical terms; body positions and cavities
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Chemistry level of organization
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An introduction to basic chemistry; atoms; bonds; energy; reactions; pH; enzymes; molecules; water; carbohydrates; lipids; proteins; DNA; ATP
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Cellular level of organization
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An introduction to the cell; plasma membrane; organelles; Information storage; mitosis; protein synthesis; transport mechanisms; differentiation
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Tissue level of organization
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An introduction to Tissues; Epithelial; connective; membranes; muscular; nervous; and tissue repair
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Integumentary system
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An introduction to the skin; epidermis; dermis; hypodermis; accessory structures; repair;
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Skeletal system – osseous tissue
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Bone tissue function; classification; cells; repair; growth
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Skeletal system – axial and appendicular
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Bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton; functions; types; specifics
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Skeletal system - Joints
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Classifications and components; tissues; synovial joints; types; arthritis
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Muscular system-tissue
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Functions; features; communication; anatomy and physiology of the sarcomere; Energy usage; fiber types; cardiac and smooth muscle
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Muscular system-
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Fascicle organization; origins and actions; muscles of the appendicular and axial skeleton; types; functions; movements; levers; aging
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Nervous system-intro and cellular structure
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Divisions; cells; communication; action potential generation; myelination; neurotransmitters/modulators
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Nervous system-brain and spinal cord
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Central nervous system; components of the brain and spinal cord; functions cranial reflexes; neuronal pools; cranial nerves
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Nervous system – Sensory pathways
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Detection; interpretation; types of receptors; somatic vs visceral
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Nervous system- autonomic
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Intro to autonomic function; sympathetic/parasympathetic; neurotransmitters; stimulation; memory; consciousness
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Nervous system-special senses
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Components Olfaction; taste; vision; equilibrium; hearing
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Endocrine system-
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Introduction to the endocrine system; intercellular communication; classes of hormones; functions; glands; organs
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BASIC INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES FOR THIS COURSE
X READING – Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials – books, articles and documents. A core curriculum should offer student the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.
X WRITING – Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Although correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that the composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say. Students need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities can be acquired only through practice and reflection.
o SPEAKING – Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Developing this competency includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.
X LISTENING – Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.
X CRITICAL THINKING – Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking, used to address an identified task.
o COMPUTER LITERACY – Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the Spring 2017 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
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NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
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ACCESS
(Disability Support)
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North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
NCTC is required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. It is the student’s responsibility to provide disability documentation to the ACCESS Office which authorizes accommodations for students with disabilities. The ACCESS Office is located in room 170 on the Corinth Campus and room 110 of the Administration (100) Building on the Gainesville Campus. Students can also call 940-668-7731 ext. 4321 or 940-498-6207.
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Student Success Center
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The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops about Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, and much more. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
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Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services
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The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.
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