BIOL (BIOL 2302)

Instructor: Rajnish Verma

2302 FALL 2017 CRN39976

Houston Community College Katy Campus

Fall 2017 Course Syllabus Anatomy and Physiology II (Biol 2302) CRN# 39976 Lecture: Saturdays: 9:00am- 12:00pm                              

Instructor: Dr. Rajnish Verma M.D.

Office: Rm 213     

Phone: 630 673 8383                  

E-mail: [email protected]  /  [email protected]                    

Pre-requisites  This course has a prerequisite of BIOL 2301 (Anatomy and Physiology I).

Student Learning Outcomes Topics studied here are the systems, i.e. cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The course is designed to give the students the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, especially those entering applied health sciences.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will be able to analyze the circulatory systems (including lymphatic and immune systems) and their components.
  • Students will be able to understand hormonal control of body systems and homeostasis.
  • Students will be able to analyze the histology; gross anatomy and the physiology of the respiratory and urinary systems applying the structural and physiological linkage of these systems with the cardiovascular system.
  • Students will be able to analyze, understand and explain the structure and function of the digestive system correlating it with metabolism.
  • Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the structure, function and regulation of the reproductive system.
  • Students will be able to apply the knowledge gained in lab utilizing anatomical models and physiology experiments.
  • Students will utilize online interactive evaluation tools to gauge their understanding of key anatomical and physiological concepts prior to lecture/examinations/quizzes where applicable.

 

Instructional Materials 

Textbook: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Gerard J. Tortora

 

Course Schedule 

Week

Ch

Topics to be reviewed

 

 

9/16

18

The Blood

 

 

9/23

19

 The Heart

 

 

9/30 ?

20

 ? The Heart, ENDOCRINE

 

 

10/7

20

Blood Vessels and Circulation

 

 

 

10/14

21

The Respiratory System

Quiz 1 ( blood)

 

 

10/21

 

FIRST LECTURE EXAM. (Ch 20-21)

 

 

10/28

22,23

Lymphatic/ Immune system

 

 

11/4

24

Digestive System Quiz 2

 

 

11/11

25,26

Metabolism and Energetics/ The Urinary System

 

 

11/18

SECOND LECTURE EXAM (Ch 22-23)        The Urinary System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/2

27,28

THIRD LECTURE EXAM (Ch 24-26) Reproductive system:Male/ Female

 

 

 

 



 

 

12/9

 

REVIEW FINAL Lecture Exam ( all Chapters)

 

 

 

 



 

 

12/16

 

 

Final EXAM

 

 

 

Exams and Grading 

  • Lecture exams: There will be a total of three lecture exams (excluding the final). All exams are on-campus and proctored. The questions will be primarily multiple choice, along with some true or false as well. Each exam has equal weight-age with other exams .  

 

  • All lecture exams are closed book. NO Make up exams will be given.

 

  • Final exam: worth 125 points is mandatory.

Grade Computation 

3 exams

300 pts

Quizes

 25 pts

Final Exam

125

Lab reports

 

                              Total

450 pts (100%)

  A =  (90-100%) B = (80-89%) C= (70-79%)  D=(60-69%) F = (Below 60%)

Instructor’s Incomplete Policy: The only circumstances under which you can get an I (incomplete) is if you are too ill to take the final. Once you receive an I, in order to get a grade for the course, you will have to complete the material by the end of the next full semester. If you do not, the I will convert to an F.

 

Academic Honesty

A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.  “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

Cheating on a test includes: Copying from another students’ test paper;

  • Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
  • Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
  • Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
  • Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.

 Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.

Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)

 

Class Attendance

It is important that you come to class. Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this class.  Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences. You should check with your colleagues using blackboard to see what you missed. It is your responsibility to initiate a withdrawal from this course. As an adult making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class.

 Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.

 

Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices

As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor.

Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs.  Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations

Students with Disabilities 

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate HCC Disability Support Service (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester.  Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Students who are requesting special testing accommodations must first contact the appropriate (most convenient) DSS office for assistance:

Disability Support Services Offices:

System: 713.718.5165

 

Course Repeater Policies

Beginning in the Fall 2006, students who repeat a course for a third or more times will face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor and/or counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.

HCC Course Withdrawal Policy

 

Beginning Fall 2007, the State of Texas imposes penalties on students who drop courses excessively. Students are limited to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university. 

 

HOW TO DROP

  • If a student decides to drop or withdraw from a class upon careful review of other options, the student can drop online prior to the deadline through their HCC Student Center.
  • HCC counselors and/or instructors may drop students for excessive absences without notification (see Class Attendance below).
  • Students should check HCC’s Academic Calendar by Term for drop/withdrawal dates and deadlines. Classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) may have different final withdrawal deadlines. Please contact the HCC Registrar’s Office at 713.718.8500 to determine mini-term class withdrawal deadlines.

 

 

EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System

At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.

Classroom conduct

  • Textbook required.
  • To avoid disruption in the class room, all cell phones must be set on the silence mode.  Use of Cell phone in the classroom is not permitted.

 

  • Students may not use dictionaries or other aids during the exam.
  • All lecture exams will be timed. Students arriving late will not be given extra time to complete an exam.

Grade Posting Policy

You may receive your final grades at the end of the semester from the Biology Department of via the Internet by logging on to www.getgrades.com or www.hccs.edu or by calling toll free at 1-887-341-4300. Proper identification is required to receive the final grade. The transcripts will be mailed by the HCCS office only if requested by the student.

International Students Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU:

 

  1. FREE Online Tutoring for all HCC Students!   Registration is simple:

►Go to www.hccs.askonline.net

 

Success in this course depends solely on the individual student!

As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

  • Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived.
  • Facilitate an effective learning environment through activities, study tools, and assignments.
  • Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, and assessments.
  • Provide the course outline and calendar which will include all the deadlines for the assignments.
  • Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required.

 

To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

  • Participate in course activities.
  • Complete the required assignments and exams.
  • Contact your professor if you have any questions regarding any element of the course you do not understand.
  • Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, handouts and all assignments.
  • HINT: Work hard from the beginning of the semester rather than playing a "catch-up game during the second half of the semester.

Have a GREAT SEMESTER and please remember to see me if any questions arise.