sylabus 2402 crn 58891
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
SOUTHWEST COLLEGE
West Loop Campus
BIOL 2402: Human Anatomy and Physiology,
CRN 58891
Fall` 2008
Instructor: Vernon Wiersema
Phone: 713/718-7771 (Campus Office); Email: vernon.wiersema@hccs.edu
(to get in touch with me it is best to use email)
Class Hours: 11:00 to 2:00 PM; Tuesday - Room # 162, Thursday - Room # 162
Prerequisites: Biology 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I (passed with C or Better)
Textbook: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Authors: Gerard Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Wiley. 11th Edition, 2006
Lab Manual: Anatomy and Physiology II - Laboratory Manual.
3rd Edition Editors:
Robert J. Keating and Vernon L. Wiersema .
Course Intent:
This course focuses on normal structure and functions of human body systems. It is designed primarily for prospective health professionals and Biology majors.
Course Outline:
I. The Cardiovascular System:
a. The Blood:
1. Function of Blood
2. Physical Characteristics
3. Blood cells
4. Formation of blood
5. Homeostasis
6. Blood types
b. The Heart
1. Structure and function
2. Circulation
3. Cardiac muscle and conduction
4. Cardiac cycle
5. Cardiac output
6. Developmental Anatomy
c. Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics
1. Anatomy of blood vessels
2. Capillary exchange
3. Factors affecting circulation
4. Control of flow and pressure
5. Shock
6. Circulation routes
II. The Lymphatic System
1. Lymph structure and function
2. Nonspecific resistance
3. Specific resistance
4. Cell-mediated immunity
5. Antibody-mediated immunity
6. Self-recognition and immunological tolerance
III. Respiratory System
1. Respiratory system anatomy
2. Pulmonary ventilation
3. Volumes and capacities
4. Gases exchange
5. Gases transport
6. Regulation
IV. Digestive System
1. Structures and makeup
2. Mouth and pharynx
3. Esophagus
4. Stomach
5. Pancreas
6. Liver and gall bladder
7. Small intestine
8. Digestive hormones
9. Large intestine
V. Metabolism
1. Reactions and energy flow
2. Carbohydrates
3. Lipids
4. Protein
5. Adaptations
6. Heat and energy
7. Nutrition
VI. Urinary System
1. Kidney anatomy and histology
2. Renal physiology
3. Glomerular filtration
4. Tubular reabsorption and secretion
5. Kidney function
6. Urine transport, storage and elimination
7. Waste management
VII. Homeostasis: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base
1. Fluid compartments and balance
2. Body fluid electrolytes
3. Acid-base balance
VIII. Reproductive System
1. Cell cycle in gonads
2. Male reproductive system
3. Female reproductive system
4. Female cycle
5. Human sexual response
6. Birth control
IX. Endocrine (any thing not already covered)
X. Development and Inheritance
1. Fertilization to implantation
2. Embryonic to fetal
3. Changes during pregnancy
4. Labor
5. Lactation
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Class attendance is required. Four absences may result in administrative withdrawal from a class. In case of prolonged illness, the Instructor/Department Office should be notified. Note: It is NOT the Instructor's responsibility to drop a student from the course.
2. Smoking, food and drinks are NOT allowed in the lecture room or the lab.
3. Missing lecture tests/quizzes: Regardless of reasons, NO MAKE UP EXAM is given during the semester. Student missing a scheduled lecture exam will have the final exam count what its percentage is plus the percentage of the missed exam will be added to the percentage of the final. For example if the final counts 20% of the grade and you miss a lecture exam which is 20% of the grade you final will now count 20% plus 20% or 40% of the grade.
4. Missing lab practical exam: To allow a student make up a scheduled lab practical exam is at the discretion of the Instructor. Only documented medical emergency may be considered a reason valid enough to allow a student make up the missed practical.
5. Take-home or open-book exams are never given.
6. Although students sometimes work in groups, individual active participation is expected. Original Lab reports must be completed by each student and turned-in the next lab period or no later than the next lab exam. Lab reports are evaluated and credit or no credit is given. If you get a + or check on your lab report you have been given credit for it, if you get a 0 you have not been given any credit for it. At the end of the semester the reports will add anywhere from 0 to 4 points to your total points, depending upon if they are all turned in and you received credit for all of them.
7. Laboratory safety rules and regulations must be followed during all lab sessions. Students are responsible for their own personal safety. Safety rules and regulations are in the Lab. Manual.
8. All cellular phones, beepers, and other electronic devices must be set in silent mode during lecture and lab sessions.
9. Cheating: Students will receive a letter grade of "F" for the course.
10. Please read the student handbook for information on the disabilities, honesty and drop policies.
Student Evaluation:
Three Lecture Exams @ 100 point Total 300 points
Two Lab Exams @ 100 points Total 200 points
Final Exam. @ 100 points Total 100 points
Quizzes X number of points for total of X number of points possible
Grade Determination:
Number of points earned plus lab report points divided by total points Possible =%.
ALL TESTS MUST BE TAKEN. NO TEST GRADE IS DROPPED.
Grading formula:
A = 90 - 100%, B = 80 - 89%, C = 70 -79%, D = 60 - 69%, F = Below 60%
ADA:
If the student has or thinks he or she has a disability which is covered under the American Disabilities Act. He or she should go to the Disability Services Office at the respective College. Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, visual, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective College at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations recommended by the Disability Support Services Office.
Repeats:
Students who repeat a course a third or more times will face a tuition/fee increase at HCCS of $50.00 per semester hour. The State now only allowes 6 droppes in persuit of a bachelors degree. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning a passing grade, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habit, reading and writing homework, test-taking skills, attendance, course participation and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
General Information:
1. Some laboratory sessions may also be used for lectures or examination purposes. The day/dates are tentative and may be changed, if necessary.
2. The students are responsible for the entire course content regardless of the material covered in the class.
3. Lecture Exams. and Quizzes may be given without prior notice.
4. Tests will require Scantrons, and these must be provided by the student
5. Test scores will be given to you as soon a possible, most times the next class period. Final grades are posted on the web.
6. All lecture and lab exams must be taken during the regular class period.
Tentative lecture/lab schedule
WEEK 1
Chapter 19: Cardiovascular, Blood.
Lab 1. Composition of blood
WEEK 2
Chapter 19,20: Cardiovascular, Blood, Heart
Lab 2: Blood types
WEEK 3
Chapter 20,21: Cardiovascular, Heart, Blood Vessels
Lab 3: The heart and blood vessels Cat dissection
WEEK 4
Chapter 21,22: Cardiovascular, Lymphatic
Lab 4: Hemodynamics Lab5: Lymphatic system
WEEK 5
Chapter 22: Lymphatic.
FIRST LECTURE EXAM (Ch. 19 - 22)
WEEK 6
Chapter 23: Respiration
Lab 6: Respiratory system
WEEK 7
Chapter 23: Respiration
Cat dissection. SECOND LECTURE EXAM (Ch. 23)
WEEK 8
Chapter 24: Digestive System
Lab. 7: Digestive system
WEEK 9
Chapter 24,25: Digestive, Metabolism
Lab: Cat dissection
WEEK 10
THIRD LELCTURE EXAM (Ch. 24,25)
Lab: Review
WEEK 11
Chapter 26: Urinary System
LAB EXAM #1
WEEK 12
Chapter 26,27: Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base
Lab 8: Urinary system
WEEK 13
Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base
Lab 9: Endocrine system
WEEK 14
Chapter 18: Endocrine System
Lab10, 11: Male and female reproductive systems
WEEK 15
Chapter 28,29: Reproductive System, Development .
LAB EXAM #2
WEEK 16
FINAL
12/9/08 at 11:00 - 1: 00 p.m. Two hours only
Important Dates:
9/1/08 Holiday
11/6/08 4:30 pm last day to drop
11/27-30/08 Holiday
12/7/08 Instruction ends
12/14/08 Semester ends
********** THE INSTRUCTOR RESEVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR DEVIATE FROM THIS SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME!
