NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

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.

 

Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Course Prefix & Number: BIOL2402	SectionNumber:400 &401	Term Code:2021 SP
Semester Credit Hours:4	Lecture Hours:48	Lab Hours:32
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):     A continuation of BIOL 2401. A study of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive systems and metabolism.
Course Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401
Course Type: o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) x - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course o - WECM Course

 

Name of Instructor:	Sam E. Dunlap, Ph.D.
Campus/Office Location:	Campus currently closed
Telephone Number:	940/668-4252 (Biology Dept)
E-mail Address:	sdunlap@nctc.edu

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Lisa Bellows
Office Location:	Gainesville 405
Telephone Number:	940/668-4346
E-mail Address:	lbellows@nctc.edu

 

 

    A college-level Anatomy and Physiology book of recent vintage is recommended but not required. I will post notes and websites that will cover all questions on tests. The textbooks are useful for more complete explanations in some cases and for the pictures. The internet also has these same pictures.

   An excellent text is free online at openstaxcollege.org. There is a link to it in the Resources tab of our CANVAS page. Printed editions are available for purchase at a very reasonable price from openstaxcollege.org. Also, Martini, et al’s  Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, in any recent edition, available at the bookstore or online is a good choice.

    I will provide a handout for each lab exercise. Please print out these handouts from the Canvas module for the week and bring them to lab. There is also an NCTC lab manual available online as a reference, but it will not be necessary to print out each lab.

   There will be web articles posted for each module and assignments and lecture quizzes and exams will be given online, so each student should have access to a computer that is capable of delivering the material rapidly. There are computer labs available at each NCTC campus, but there is no published times they will be open due to the Covid dangers. I think that may change as time goes by and I will let you know.

 

 

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
various	Quizzes or assignments	200  points
4	Lecture Exams (100 points each)	400  points
4	Lab Practicums ( 75 points each)	300 points
	Total points	900  points
3	9 possible point “bonus” assignments	Added to total

 

   Study material and tests will tentatively follow the schedule in this syllabus. Changes to the syllabus or test schedule, should they occur, will be announced in class. All lecture tests will be based on material 1) presented in module notes, 2) in reading materials posted on CANVAS or 3) from online class assignments. Comprehensive lecture notes will be available for each module and will cover lecture subjects that would normally be presented in class. “Important Concepts and Terms” within each set of module notes will cover materials to be tested over from the notes. Outside reading from a textbook or internet is recommended to supplement the classroom presentations.

 

   Exams and quizzes, if missed, may be made up if a note from a medical professional is presented or if the instructor is notified before the exam and agrees that the exam can be made up at a later date. If taken before the in-class exam, the exam will be the same exam taken by the class. If taken after the in-class exam is given, the makeup exam may be of a different format. Assignments/online quizzes must be turned in through the CANVAS system by the due date for credit. Late assignments receive credit only with instructor’s prior permission for late submission or a note from a medical office.

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
online	online	online	online	online
I monitor and respond to emails between 8 AM and 10 AM and 8 PM and 10 PM daily, including weekends.

 

Grading Criteria:

    Grades will be calculated based on the number of points a student accumulates of the 900 points offered during the semester.

806 and above (89.5%) = A

716 and above (79.5%) = B

626 and above (69.5%) = C

536 and above (59.5%) = D

Less than 536 (59.5%) = F

 

• Students are expected to attend class, both online and lab, regularly. Missing four online tests or assignments and/or lab sessions without instructor permission may result in the student being dropped from the course. With our precautions about Covid infection, any absence linked to illness will be forgiven if the instructor is notified. Students are responsible for maintaining a record of their absences and for withdrawing from the class. No notice of excessive absences will be given prior to the student being dropped.
• No student will be offered an opportunity for points that the entire class is not offered.
• No points will be offered after the final exam is taken.
• Cheating, in any form, will result in dismissal from the course.

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Week of –	General Description of Lecture Subject Matter	Lab Exercise
Jan 18 - 24	Characteristics and function of the Endocrine System	Endocrine and Blood
Jan 25 - 31	Characteristics and function of Blood	Blood/Heart
Feb 1 - 7	Anatomy and Function of the Heart	Heart
Feb 8 - 14	Heart Function and Exam I	Lab Exam I
Feb 15 - 21	Anatomy and Physiology of Vessels	Blood Vessel ID and Blood Pressure
Feb 22 - 28	Characteristics and Function of the Immune and Lymphatic system	Review
Mar 1 - 7	Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System	Lab Exam II
Mar 8 - 14	Respiratory System and  Exam II	Respiratory System
Mar 15 - 21	Spring Break	Spring Break
Mar 22 - 28	Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System	Digestive System (macro)
Mar 29 – Apr 4	Digestive System and Metabolism	Digestive System (micro)
Apr 5 - 11	Urinary System Anatomy and Physiology	Lab Exam III
Apr 12 - 18	Urinary System / Fluid and Electrolyte Balance   Exam III	Urinary System
Apr 19 - 25	Male Reproduction	Male Reproduction
Apr 26 – May 2	Female Reproduction	Female Reproduction
May 3 - 9	Female Reproduction and Embryology, Parturition and Lactation	Lab Exam IV
May 10 - 15	Lecture Exam IV

 

 

 

x          A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

x          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.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

The overall objectives of the Natural Science component area are to (1) enable students understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences; and (2) understand the basis for building and testing theories.

 

 

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

EEO	Student Learning Outcome
NS1	Describe the components and major functions of the blood and list the characteristics of blood. Explain the importance of blood typing. Discuss mechanisms that control blood loss.
NS1	Describe the anatomy of the heart. Describe the cardiac cycle and its control mechanisms.  Identify the electrical events occurring in the cardiac cycle. Define cardiac output and explain how adjustments to it are made.
NS1	Distinguish among different types of blood vessels based on structure and function. Explain the mechanisms that control blood flow and pressure.
NS1	Identify the major components of the lymphatic system. Describe the body’s nonspecific defense systems. Define and describe the specific defense systems.
NS1	Identify and describe the organs of the respiratory system. Summarize movement and diffusion of gases within the system. Describe control of respiration rate.
NS1	Identify and describe the anatomy and function of the organs of the digestive system. List the nutrients needed by the body and the mechanisms responsible for the digestion and absorption of organic nutrients.
NS1	Define metabolism and describe the basic steps of glycolysis, the TCA cycle, and electron transport. Describe the pathways of lipid and protein metabolism. Discuss metabolic rate.
NS1	Identify and describe the organs of the urinary system. Describe nephron anatomy and function. Describe factors that affect glomerular filtration rate and urine output. Explain fluid, electrolyte and pH balance and movement of fluids and ions among compartments.
NS1	List the components of the reproductive systems and summarize the functions of each. Explain spermatogenesis, the ovarian and uterine cycle and the physiology of sexual intercourse.
NS1	Describe the process of fertilization and describe the three major stages of prenatal development. Discuss the events involved in labor and delivery.

 

 

 

 

o   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.

 

o   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.

 

o   LISTENING – Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.

 

o   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.

 

 

Last day to Withdraw	For the Fall 2019 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Apr 5, 2021
Student Rights & Responsibilities	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.
Scholastic Integrity	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.

 

ACCESS (Disability Support)

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207 or 940-498-6224. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD. North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).

 

Student Success Center

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.  The program helps students acclimate to college by providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.

 

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html

First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html

 

Completion Center

The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:

Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html

 

Career Services Center

The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning. Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding career. http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html

 

Counseling and Advising

Support Services, Counseling and Advising staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration) and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/counseling-advising/index.html 

 

Testing Service Center

The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members. http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html

 

Early Alert and CARES          

The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!

 

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

 

 

Financial Aid

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.   http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html

 

Student Success

At NCTC, student success​ is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their chosen role within their community

 

 

 

Equity

NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion.

 

Affinity Groups

Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered ​Affinity Groups​.

 

An ​Affinity Group​ is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.

 

 

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2020

 

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html