Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 2402)

Instructor: Rajnish Verma

BIOL 2402 SPRING 2016 CRN 87978

Houston Community College
Northeast College

Spring 2016 Course Syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology II (Biol 2402)
CRN# 87978
Credit:  4 Semester hours/16 weeks

Lecture: Sundays: 7:00-10:00 am, Rm 213,NE College                               Laboratory: Sundays: 10:00-1:00 pm, Rm 213,NE College

Instructor: Dr. Rajnish Verma M.D.

Office:  Rm 213, Northeast College, Codwell Hall Campus, Houston, TX 77004

Phone: 713-718-8049

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

Pre-requisites
This course has a prerequisite of BIOL 2401 (Anatomy and Physiology I).

Student Learning Outcomes
Topics studied here are the systems, i.e., endocrine, 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 14th Edition

Laboratory Manual: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Manual, 5th edition by Robert J. Keating and Vernon L. Wiersema
Lab Study Resources:

Department Laboratory Study Pages, including cat dissection pages. Links to these resources are found on the Homepage of  (http://central.hccs.edu/central/academic-departments/biology-physical-sciences/biology/information/lab-study-pages ).

Course Schedule

Week

Ch

Topics to be reviewed

Ex #

Laboratory Exercises

1/24

18

The Endocrine System

 

Orientation

01/31

19

The Blood

1

The Endocrine System

2/07

20

The Heart

2

The Blood

2/14

20


FIRST LECTURE EXAM: (Ch 18,19)

The Heart (contd)

3

The Heart

2/21

21

Blood Vessels and Circulation

5

The Blood vessels

02/28

22

The Lymphatic system and Immunity

6

The Lymphatic System

3/06

 


SECOND LECTURE EXAM. (Ch 20-21)

 

Review for the lab exam

3/13

23

The Respiratory System

 

FIRST LAB EXAM

3/27

24

The Digestive System

7

The Respiratory System

04/03

24


THIRD LECTURE EXAM (Ch 22-23)
The Digestive System (contd)

8

The Digestive System

4/10

25

Metabolism and Energetics

9

The Urinary System

4/17

26

The Urinary System

10

Urinalysis
Cat Dissection

4/24

27

28


FOURTH LECTURE EXAM (Ch 24-26)
The Reproductive System

11

The Reproductive System (male)

The Reproductive System (female)

05/01

29

Development and Inheritance

12

 

5/08

 


 

SECOND LAB EXAM at 10:00 am

5/15

 


FINAL LECTURE EXAM
at 10 am(Ch 18-29)

 

 

 

Exams and Grading

  • Lecture exams: There will be a total of four 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 (100 pts each).
  • Lab exam: There will be a total of two lab exams worth 100 points each.
    • All lecture and laboratory exams are closed book. Out of the above six exams (4 lecture + 2 lab), one Lecture exam grade will be dropped. If you take all exams, your lowest grade automatically becomes your drop grade. If you miss an exam it automatically becomes your drop exam. NO Make up exams will be given.

 

  • Final exam: worth 100 points is mandatory.

Grade Computation

4 exams and 2 lab exams
(lowest lecture exam to be dropped)

500 pts (75%)

 

 

Final Exam

125 pts (20%)

Lab reports

25 pts(5%)

Total

650 pts (100%)

A = 575-650 (90-100%)
B = 500-574 (80-89%)
C= 425-499 (70-79%)
D=350-424 (60-69%)
F = 0-349 (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

Central: 713.718.6164 – also for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Students

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 and lab manual are 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.
  • Children or anyone who is not officially enrolled in the course will not be allowed in the laboratory.
  • Eating, drinking or smoking is strictly prohibited in the laboratory.
  • You must read the laboratory safety rules before doing any of the lab exercises. The lab safety release form must be signed during the first lab session.
  • Students may not use dictionaries or other aids during the exam.
  • All lecture and lab 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

  1. For additional time to review lab material, open labs will be arranged at specific time during the semester (Schedule will be posted soon).
  2. Biology department’s web site to access information posted by all biology instructors, http://central.hccs.edu/central/academic-transfer A helpful site for laboratory review.

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.

Course Information

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