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Course: BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

(CRN #10006)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time Frame:

January 12th

through May 4th

(Spring 2015)

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype address:

Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu

mattpearcy

Office Location: VC.M-208

Student Hours: My job is to help you be successful so please come see me outside of

the classroom if you need to talk about anything at all. The sooner the

better! Official student hours will be held on Mondays from 11:00 am

to 12:00 pm, Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesdays from

11:00 am to 1:00 pm and Fridays from 7:00 am to 8:00 am; however,

if these times do not work for you let me know and we’ll figure out an

alternative time to meet.

Classroom location: Fridays from 8:15 am to 11:00 pm in VC.L 106.

B. General Course Information

Credit hours: 4.0

Course description: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits). The class material

covers the structure and function of the human body. Specific topics

include reproductive, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and

digestive systems.

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIO 201 and Reading Proficiency

Course purpose: To gain an understanding of the human body and how it functions.

Textbooks, software,

supplies, equipment and

tools:

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (13th

edition) by G. Tortora and

B. Derrickson and Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology

(4th

edition) by C. Allen and V. Harper

C. Course Content and Outcomes

Course content: 1. Anatomy and physiology of endocrine glands

2. Hormonal actions

3. Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system

4. Anatomy and physiology of blood

5. Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system

6. Anatomy and physiology of the immune system

7. Fetal membranes and blood circulation

8. Anatomy and physiology of the digestive system

9. Metabolism

10. Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system

11. Blood pressure and flow dynamics

12. Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system

13. Ventilation mechanisms and gas transport

14. Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system

15. Urine formation

Learning outcomes: 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of endocrine glands.

2. Describe the biological processes involved in hormonal actions.

3. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive

system.

4. Describe the anatomy and functions of blood.

5. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic

system.

6. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the immune

system.

7. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of fetal membranes

and circulation.

8. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive

system.

9. Describe the biological processes involved in metabolism.

10. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory

system.

11. Describe the biological processes involved in blood pressure

dynamics.

12. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory

system.

13. Describe and identify ventilation mechanisms.

14. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary

system.

15. Describe the biological processes involved urine formation.

16. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the body.

17. Identify the broad themes that unify studying the systems of the

body.

18. Interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of

physiological data and anatomical structures.

19. Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and

research on physiological data and anatomical structures.

20. Record the results of investigation through writing.

Assessments: The assessments for the class will include six closed book exams as well

as a closed book comprehensive final exam. The final exam will cover

the material from the entire semester. Also, weekly lab assignments will

be collected. Assessments will be graded, at the latest, one week after

they are due.

Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:

6 exams at 100 pts. apiece……………………………………..600 pts.

1 comprehensive final exam…………………………………...200 pts.

Labs

15 at 20 points apiece…………………………………..……...300 pts.

1,100 pts.

A = 990 – 1,100 pts. B = 880 – 989 pts. C = 770 – 879 pts. D = 660 –

769 pts. F ≤ 659 pts.

Labs:

Exams:

Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab

notebook.

The exams will be closed book.

Absences: Students may miss one exam for any reason (no documentation

required). The exam must be made up by the following class period to

receive credit. If a student is absent for additional exams documentation

providing an explanation must be provided (ie. Dr’s note). The student

will not receive any extra credit available on the exam and the exam

must be made up before the next class period.

Student Resources (as applicable)

Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde

Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide

library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information

and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a

College library card entitles students to access materials housed at

member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on

reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library

resources.

Learning Centers: A Learning Center is available on the Prescott and Verde Valley

Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for

students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for

students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab.

Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562

Online resources and

services:

Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at

www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters

Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies

Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings,

laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to

another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must

make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be

made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to

instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from

the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.

Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until the

deadline for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals result in a "W"

on the permanent transcript.

For semester-length classes 14 weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal

deadline is March 8th

.

A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrative

withdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions &

Registration Office.

Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning

environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s

own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,

plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s

“Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and

violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the

Yavapai College General Catalog. All cell phones must be stowed

before beginning an assessment. The presence of a cell phone on a

student’s desk during an assessment will be construed as cheating and

the student will receive an F for the class. Any incident of cheating or

plagiarism on any assignment in the class will result in the student

receiving an F as their letter grade for the class.

Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are

fundamental expectations for every student. The “Student Code of

Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for

responding to allegations of student misconduct.

Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services

to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or

accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged

through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or

Verde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).

Cell phone and pager: Yavapai College is committed to providing a quality learning

environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-

audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the

learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used

outside these facilities. No cell phones are allowed in the students

possession during any assessment. All cell phones and other electronic

devices must be stored in a place not immediately accessible to the

student during assessments.

Preventing Harassment:

Inclement Weather:

Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and

appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios,

discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board.

Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated

and could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty

each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning

environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards

may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional

responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and

respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the

manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional

courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to

individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion,

politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities. All

correspondence between instructor and students and between individual

students must be of a professional nature. Any inappropriate language

(profanity) or correspondence of a threatening or harassing nature will

result in the student being immediately dropped from the class.

If the college has a delayed start due to inclement weather then the class

will be completely cancelled.

BIO 202 Spring 2015 Tentative Class Schedule

The general course content and learning outcomes addressed for each class is listed below. The topics covered

will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed

below. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that all

students are aware of the changes. The following learning outcomes will be addressed every week: use

scientific reasoning to evaluate the systems of the body, identify the broad themes that unify studying the

systems of the body, interpret the numerical and/or graphical representation of physiological data and

anatomical structures, Use the tools and equipment necessary for scientific analysis and research on

physiological data and anatomical structures and record the results of investigation through writing.

Week Due Dates Topic

1 Chapter 18

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of endocrine

glands. Hormonal actions,

Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology

of endocrine glands

2 Chapter 19

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of blood.

Learning Outcome: Describe the anatomy and functions of

blood.

3 Exam #1 is January 30th

Exercise 25 and Exercise 26

are due.

Chapter 20

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory

system

Learning Outcome: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of the circulatory system.

4

Chapter 21

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory

system. Fetal membranes and blood circulation. Blood

pressure and flow dynamics.

Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of the circulatory system. Identify and describe

the anatomy and physiology of fetal membranes and

circulation. Describe the biological processes involved in

blood pressure dynamics.

5 Exam #2 is February 13th

Exercise 27, Exercise 28 and

Exercise 29 are due.

Chapter 22

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic

system. Anatomy and physiology of the immune system.

Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of the lymphatic system. Identify and describe

the anatomy and physiology of the immune system.

6

Chapter 23

Course Content: Ventilation mechanisms and gas transport.

Learning Outcomes: Describe and identify ventilation. .

Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the

respiratory system.

7 Exam #3 is February 27th

Exercise 31, Exercise 32 and

Exercise 33 are due.

Chapter 24

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the digestive

system.

Learning Outcome: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of the digestive system.

8 Chapter 24 Continued

9 Spring Break!!!

10 Chapter 25

Course Content: Metabolism.

Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes

involved in metabolism

11 Exam #4 is March 27th

Exercise 34 and Exercise 35

are due.

Chapter 26

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the urinary

system. Urine formation.

Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of the urinary system. Describe the biological

processes involved urine formation.

12 Chapter 26 Continued

13 Exam #5 is April 10th

Exercise 36 and Exercise 37

are due.

Chapter 27

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the urinary

system.

Learning Outcome: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of the urinary system.

14

Chapter 28

Course Content: Anatomy and physiology of the

reproductive system.

Learning Outcome: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of the reproductive system.

15 Exam #6 is April 24th

Exercise 38 and Exercise 39

Chapter 28 Continued

are due.

16 Final Exam is May 1st