Spring 2008 A&PII Syllabus

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

BIOLOGY 2402

Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab)

Class # 44710

Instructor Information:

Dr. Alma Phillips

alma.phillips@hccs.edu     Website: http://swc2.hccs.edu/natsci

Alief Campus: Monday and Wednesday 2:00 pm – 5:00pm

Office hours: by appointment only

Biology Office: (713) 718-7771

LECTURE/LABORATORY SCHEDULE

Monday Room B.121

Wednesday Room D.104

                        Lecture Topic                                                              Lab Exercise

Week 1:            Introduction                                                                   Safety Regulations

·         The Endocrine System                                              Ex. 9

Week 2:            Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Week 3:

·         The Cardiovascular System: The Blood                       Ex. 1 & 2

Week 4:

·         Cardiovascular System: The Heart                             Ex. 3

Week 5:            Lecture Exam #1

·         Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and                  Ex. 4

      Hemodynamics

Week 6:            President’s Day                                                          

Week 7:           

·         The Lymphatic System & Immunity                            Ex. 5                            

Week 8:

·         The Respiratory System                                            Ex. 6

Week 9:            SPRING BREAK

Week 10:          Lecture Exam #2

·         The Digestive  System                                              Ex. 7

Week 11:                     

·         The Urinary System                                                  Ex. 8

Week 12:         

·         Fluid, Electrolytes & Acid-Base Homeostasis

Week 13:          Lecture Exam #3        

·         The Reproductive Systems                                        Ex. 10-11

Week 14:

·         Development and Inheritance                                    Ex. 12

Week 15:          Lab Final Exam

Week 16:

Lab Final Exam Monday May 5^th

This schedule may change due to time constraints, students will be advised of changes as soon as possible.

TESTING

Four lecture Exams and two Lab exams.

• Lecture Exam Format: 50 questions (it may include: multiple choice, short answer, essay, bonus questions).
• All cell-phones must be off, no leaving, no talking, no questions. You will have the right to only look at your paper. If you are found to be cheating, you will be given a “0” for that exam. Writing must be legible.
• Lab Exam format: 50 questions (it may include: identification, short answer).
• No late entry on test day.

* Attendance, performance at lab, and participation in class may help to improve your final grade.

TESTING/ MAKEUP POLICY

• Students must adhere to testing schedule.
• Failure to take a test (lecture or lab), will result in a “0” for the missed exam.
• Exceptions include: work, family, personal (health) emergency, and must be documented.
• One make-up exam per semester.
• Make-up exam will be taken immediately upon returning to class.

ATTENDANCE

• Regular attendance is required; more than four class absences (12 hrs.) will result in a drop.
• Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated.
• Students are expected to be in attendance for the entirely of the scheduled class, including lab and lecture portions.
• Students are responsible for completing assignments scheduled during their absence.
• It is responsibility of each student to amend their professional/ personal schedule to meet the class schedule.
• If you are late, come in quietly; or you may be excused from class and receive an absence for that day.
• Cell phones off during class.
• No food or drinks will be allowed during class.
• No late entry on test day and laboratory.

 LAB REQUIREMENTS

• Students have to complete assigned labs and turn them at the end of the class.

• Lab Safety Regulations will be adhered to at all times.
• Each student is responsible for cleaning up after labs. Models, slides, microscopes or other material used during lab time has to be place back in the cabinet or in their containers, before you leave.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

• Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements.
• Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by the College System against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
• Penalties can include a grade of “0” or “F” on the particular assignment, failure in the course, academic probation, or even dismissal from the College.
• Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion.

BIOLOGY 2402 TEXTBOOK

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. G. Tortora (et.al). Wiley, 11^th Edition.

Always bring your text book to class

BIOLOGY 2402 LAB BOOK

Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Manual

Edited by: Keating and Wiersema

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The HCCS is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504). If you have any special needs or disabilities which may affect your ability to succeed in College Classes or participate in College Programs/activities, please contact the office of disability support services at the College. Upon consultation and documentation, you will be provided with reasonable accommodations and/or modifications. Please contact the DSS office as soon as you begin the term.

• HCC-System: Donna Price: (713) 718-5165

• HCC-Southwest: Dr. Becky Hauri: (713) 718-7909