BIOL 2401 0190 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS



COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:  Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Course prefix, number, and section number: BIOL 2401 0190

Semester/Year of course: Spring 2025-16 Weeks

Semester start and end dates: January 21, 2025 – May 16, 2025

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

Class meeting location,days, and times: Gainesville Campus Room 412 Monday 11:00-11:50 am (Attendance Required) 

Lab meeting location, days, and times: Gainesville Campus Room 409 Monday 12:00-1:50 pm (Attendance Required)  

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. The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology. Systems to be studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses. 48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours. Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement

 

Course prerequisites: 

none

 

Required course materials:

Registration in this course gives you access to the eBook, Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function 10th Edition by Kenneth Saladin with McGraw-Hill Connect.  You do not need to purchase a separate textbook or access code.  We are participating in the Inclusive Access Program where the materials are available in Canvas on the first day of class. Students are charged a discounted price for the required materials through their account after enrolling in a course using Inclusive Access textbooks.  You can register for Connect and access your assignments directly from Canvas by clicking on a McGraw-Hill Connect assignment without an additional payment or access code 

 

The cost for these materials will be billed directly to your student account. Information on how to access the materials or opt-out of the program will be provided to you via email. You will receive an email with additional information prior to the start of the semester at the student email address (.edu domain) that is issued by the College/University. If you wish to opt out of the Inclusive Access materials you may do so through the link in your canvas course or you can contact the bookstore at nctc@bibliu.com. You must be opted out before the "Last Day to Drop ( without grade of W)" noted on the academic calendar. If you opt-out, you will be responsible for purchasing course materials on your own at the higher opt-out price.

 

Name of instructor: Ms. Crystal Hall

Office location: Gainesville Campus Room 411

Telephone number: (940) 668-7731  x 4006

E-mail address: chall@nctc.edu

 

Office hours for students:

Monday 

On Campus Office hours 9:30 am – 11:00 pm; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Wednesday 

On Campus Office hours 9:30 am – 11:00 pm; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Thursday

On Campus Office hours 9:30 am – 11:00 pm

 

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: 

homework, quizzes, lecture exams, lab assignments via McGraw Hill, lab exams

 

Final grade scale: 

A = 89.50% - 100%

B = 79.50% - 89.49%

C = 69.50% - 79.49%

D = 59.50% - 69.49%

F = 0% - 59.49%

Extra credit is not given, as the lowest exam grade for lecture and the lowest exam grade for lab is dropped. 

 

Late work policy:

Late work is not accepted. Students are expected to complete all assignments by the designated deadlines indicated in the course schedule (located in the Canvas Course). Failure to submit an assignment on time will result in a “0” for the assignment.  

 

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

 

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

Consequences for academic dishonesty in the course may include:

1) grade (“0”) on the assignment. If the assignment is within a group in which the lowest assignment is dropped, the assignment will not be able to be counted as a dropped score. It will count as part of the grade. 

2) A “Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form” will be submitted regarding the incident. 

3) Students may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”)

 

Artificial Intelligence Policy:

Prohibited
This course assumes that all work submitted by students will be generated by the students themselves, working individually or in groups. Students should not have another person/entity do the writing of any substantive portion of an assignment for them, which includes hiring a person or a company to write assignments and using artificial intelligence tools 

 

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 7

 

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: 

  • Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards. 

  • Locate and identify anatomical structures. 

  • Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations. 

  • Work collaboratively to perform experiments. 

  • Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method. 

  • Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions. 

  • 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

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 HANDBOOK

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

 

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

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:  Jaime Noles

Office location:  Gainesville 408

Telephone number:  940-668-7731 ext. 4930

E-mail address:  jnoles@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructional Dean:  Mary Martinson

Office location: Gainesville 1403

Telephone number: 940.668.7731 ext. 4377

E-mail address: mmartinson@nctc.edu




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