Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

 

Course Prefix & Number: 

BIOL 2402

Section Number: 

500 &501

Semester/Year:

Spring 2021

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

32

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.

 

Course Prerequisite(s):  Biol 2401 – Anatomy & Physiology 1

 

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

REQUIRED

·   Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th ed., Martini -  ISBN  9780134396026**

  • Access code for Mastering A&P – (compatible with CANVAS) – This contains useful videos, practice quizzes, etc.
  • NCTC Lab Manual for Human Anatomy and Physiology (will be available online when class starts or purchase at book store for printed copy)

**Students may choose to purchase a hard text or an E-text. E-text and access codes are available for purchase from Pearson’s Mastering in CANVAS and may be purchased on/after the first day of class for students who wish to do so.******

 

RECOMMENDED

§    Gloves for dissections – gloves will not be provided for students in the lab; students must bring their own gloves if they wish to wear gloves during dissections; students will be required to participate in dissections

 

             

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Anne Coltman

Campus/Office Location:

Flower Mound Campus, MSU building room 222

Telephone Number:

972-899-8345

E-mail Address:

acoltman@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9-11

9-11

9-11

9-11

 

1-4

1-4

1-4

1-4

 

 Or by appointment

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Lecture Learning Outcomes

1.  Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.

2.  Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.

3.  Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.

4.  Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.

5.  Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.

6.  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.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

Description of Graded Course Elements

Possible Point Values

Lecture Quizzes – 12 Quizzes @ 25 points each

Quizzes will be CANVAS and will be due at specified time.   These MUST be completed by the assigned deadline. Lockdown Browser is required for these quizzes.

300 pts

Research papers - 3 papers @ 100 pts each. Each paper will be over a specific system and how COVID 19 affects that system. For each paper you will have two systems to choose from. You will also be required to present the paper to the class. The presentations will be done via a WebEx meeting that will be mandatory to attend.  You will find the dates listed below. (if necessary, we can have two meetings each day to accommodate work schedules.) More information about the assignment can be found on the assignment page.

300 pts

Online Labs – 2 Labs@ 75 pts each

150 pts

Lab Quizzes – Best 5 out of 7 quizzes @ 15 points each These quizzes will be accessed through Mylab and Mastering via Canvas.

75 pts

Homework Assignments: 12 assignments@10 points each.  These assignments will be accessed through Mylab and Mastering via CANVAS.  The lowest two grades will be dropped

100pts

TOTAL POSSIBLE COURSE POINTS

1000 pts

 

OVERALL COURSE GRADES ARE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:

 A= 90% and above

 B=80-89%

 C=70-79%

 D=60-69%

 F= 0-59%

 

 

EXTRA CREDIT will be given at the discretion of the instructor.

 

Grades WILL NOT be given out over the phone or via personal email, nor will grades be discussed with any individual other than the student. All grades will be recorded in CANVAS, so students can monitor their grades using CANVAS grades. Grades will be discussed via NCTC email only.

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates). 

This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.  Notice will be given in class of any changes made making regular attendance a MUST in order to stay up to date.

 

Unit 1

Lecture

Lab

 

 

Endocrine System Ch.18

#20 – Endocrine

#21 – Blood

 

 

Blood Ch. 19

#22 – Heart

 

 

Heart Ch. 20

#23 – ECG

#25 – Heart Sounds, Pulse, BP

 

 

Blood Vessels & Circulation Ch. 21

#24 – Blood Vessels

Digestion lab-online due March 12

 

Unit 1 paper

February 19

 

 

 

#26 – Respiratory Anatomy

 

Unit 2

Lymphatic Sys. Ch. 22

#27 – Respiratory Phys

 

 

Respiratory Sys. Ch. 23

#28 – Digestive Anatomy

 

 

 

#29 – Digestive Phys

 

 

Digestive Sys. Ch.24

 

 

 

Digestive Sys. Ch. 24

#30 Urinary

 

 

Metabolism/Nutrition Ch. 25

#31 Reproductive

Kidney lab-online due April 30

 

Unit 2 paper

April 2

 

Unit 3

Urinary Sys. Ch. 26

 

 

 

Fluid Balance Ch. 27

 

 

 

Reproductive Sys. Ch. 28/29

 

Case Study due April 23.

 

Unit 3 paper

May 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _April 5, 2021_.

 

 

ADDITIONAL ATTENDANCE & COURSE SPECIFIC POLICIES:

 

Students should attend class regularly to stay current on material and deadlines.

In the event of an absence the student must contact the instructor in order to determine if the absence is valid and material/assignments can be obtained.  If it is determined that a student has a valid absence, please note that quizzes/tests may be in a different format and must be completed at the time determined by the instructor.

 

Students should contact the instructor immediately upon encountering any issues with computer failure, course availability, etc. so that it does not interfere with pending deadlines.

 

Students who elect to quit working in the course or who decide to no longer attend are required to complete a drop slip with the Registrar’s Office.  Students who fail to complete a drop slip will accumulate a grade of “0” on all incomplete assignments which could lead to a final grade of F.

 

 

 

THE INSTRUCTOR RETAINS THE RIGHT TO DROP STUDENTS FROM THE COURSE WHO HAVE EXCESSIVE ABSENCES OR FAIL TO MEET THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE.

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________ 

 

o Communication

o Mathematics  

  • Life and Physical Science

o Language, Philosophy & Culture

o Creative Arts

o American History

o Government/Political Science

o Social and Behavioral Sciences

o Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Empirical and Quantitative
  • Teamwork

o  Personal Responsibility

o  Social Responsibility

 

 

 

COURSE TYPE

o  Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

  • Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o WECM Course

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

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)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1)  The student will receive a failing 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 count as a dropped score. It will count as part of the grade.

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

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

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Lisa Bellows

Office Location:

Gainesville Science Building Office 403/408

Telephone Number:

940-668-4252

E-mail Address:

lbellows@nctc.edu

 

 

 

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