NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title: Anatomy and Physiology 1

Course prefix, number, and section number: Biol 2401 sections 102 and 341

Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022

Semester start and end dates: Start date, January 18^th. End date May 14^th.

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Online only

Class meeting location, days, and times: Online only

Lab meeting location, days, and times: Online only

Semester credit hours: 4

Course description: Anatomy and Physiology I is the first part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including cells, tissues and organs of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.

Course prerequisites: None

Required course materials: Required Course Materials:

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11^th ed., Martini

ISBN  9780134396026

Required: NCTC Lab Manual for Human Anatomy and Physiology (Available online through Canvas when class starts)

You are required to purchase the access code for the course even if you are using an older version on the book.  We will be using my Lab and Mastering for assignments, review and discussion during class.  You should purchase the Modified Mastering Access Code for Canvas through your Canvas course.   Students using Mac books might have issues with access. (usually they need to go through the computer set-up and make sure the browser settings are correct). The following links are set up and access information from the textbook publisher in case you have questions.  But again, if you access through MyLab and Mastering in this Canvas course you should be walked through getting set up.

Name of instructor: Belinda Anderson

Office location: Bowie campus room #132

Telephone number: (940) 872-4002 Ext. 5217

E-mail address: banderson@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: : Bowie campus Monday 10-12:30: Graham campus Tuesday 11:30-12:30: Online Monday 9-10 and 3-5, Tuesday 2-3, Wednesday 9-1.

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments:  3 Lecture exams and 1 Final @ 125 points each (lowest dropped), 3 Lab Practicals @ 125 points each (lowest dropped), 12 lab quizzes @ 6.25 points each, 11 weekly assignments @ 250 points total, 3 discussions @ 50 total points.  Total point value = 1000 points

Final grade scale:  900 to 1000 points=A, 800 to 899.99 points=B, 700 to 799.99 points=C, 600 to 699.99 points=D and below 600 points=F

Late work policy: No late work accepted

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy: Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB (LOCAL)]”. 

Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 4^th, 2022.

Student Learning Outcomes: Lecture Learning Outcomes

• Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
• Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.
• Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
• Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
• Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
• Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.

Lab Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
2. Locate and identify anatomical structures.
3. Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
4. Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
5. Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
6. Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
7. Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.

Core Objectives:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Empirical and Quantitative Analysis

COLLEGE POLICIES

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS