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Syllabus
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: Biology 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology
CREDIT HOURS : 4 HRS/WK LEC 5 HRS/WK LAB: 3 LEC/LAB COMB: 8
Name of Instructor (Title): Mr. Travis Barnes
Office Location: Dublin HS
Office Hours: below Office Phone: (254) 445-3341 ext: 1215 E-Mail: [email protected]
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION : This course includes study of the basic structure of the
cell, tissue organization and tissue and organ structure and physiological processes of the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems in humans. The principle
of structure and function and the role these organ systems play in maintaining
homeostasis will be emphasized. This course is designed for students entering medical or
allied health careers and physical education majors.
II.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND / PREREQUISITES
Passing score on THEA Reading section or equivalent alternate test is
recommended. Prerequisite Biology 1408 recommended.
III.
TEXTBOOK (S) ; READINGS; MATERIALS
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Hall, Provost-Craig, Rose. Goodheart-Willcox.
2014
Occasional readings will be handed out.
IV.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1. Lectures (1 hour five times weekly) in which the major concepts and theories
in anatomy and physiology will be discussed.
2. Labs (1 hour four times weekly) in which major anatomical and physiological
principles will be demonstrated by examination and dissection of specimens and
selected organs and viewing microscope slides and videos.
OFFICE SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday: 3:00-4:00 PM
The above schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of
extenuating circumstances.
V.
CORE OBJECTIVES
Through the Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge of human
cultures and the physical and natural world: develop principles of personal and social
responsibility for living in a diverse world: and advance intellectual and practical skills
that are essential for all learning.
*Core objectives stressed in Life Sciences
*Critical thinking skills
*Communication skills
*Empirical and quantitative skills
Social responsibility
Personal responsibility
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES : Biology 2401 is designed to instruct students in
methods that will result in a student who is able to:
1. Describe the structure and function of the tissues of the human body.
(N-1, N-2) (B-1, B-4, B-5)
2. Describe the structure and function of the integumentary system. (N-1, N-2)
(B-1, B-4, B-5)
3. Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system. (N-1, N-2)
(B-1, B-4, B-5)
4. Describe the structure and function of the muscular system. (N-1, N-2)
(B-1, B-4, B-5)
5. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system. (N-1, N-2)
(B-1, B-4, B-5)
In order to evaluate the progress in achieving the course objectives, each student will respond on
written exams to questions in the following areas:
- List the structural and functional characteristics used to classify tissues into one
of the four major tissue types.
- Define homeostasis and explain the role of each tissue type in homeostasis.
- List and describe the two layers of the dermis.
- Describe the structure and function of the subcutaneous.
- Explain the role of the integument in homeostasis.
- List the major tissue components of tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone.
- Describe the growth of bone tissue.
- Identify all bones in the human skeleton.
- Describe the events that produce a membrane potential.
- Describe the events within muscle cells that result in muscle contraction.
- List the cellular structure of the three types of muscle cells.
- List the structural and positional characteristics used to classify muscles.
- List the divisions of the nervous system.
- Describe the structure of neurons.
VII.
COURSE CALENDAR (see attachments)
VIII. COURSE / CLASSROOM POLICIES
Regular and punctual attendance in all classes and labs is considered essential for
optimum academic success. If the student has the equivalence of three weeks of
unofficial absences... the instructor may drop the student from the course with a grade of
F (Ranger College General Catalog 2010-2011). Students are expected to be seated by
the beginning of the lecture period. Excessive tardies (6) may be considered as absences.
Excessive unexcused absences (6) may result in a grade of I (incomplete) and may result
in dismissal from the course with a grade of F.
It is your responsibility to inform the instructor of an excused absence. An absence is
excused if you are excused by the Dean to participate in an authorized College activity.
Any student who is disruptive to the class will be dismissed from the class and may be
dismissed from the course. Any student found with unauthorized notes (cheat sheets,
electronic devices, etc.) during an exam or copying from another student's exam will be
subject to disciplinary action. Any student misconduct will be reported to the Dean of
Student Services.
Please do not bring cell phones, pagers or similar devices to class or be sure they are
turned off. No tobacco use is permitted in the science building.
ADA Statement: Ranger College provides a variety of services for students with learning
and/or physical disabilities. The student is responsible for making the initial contact with
the Ranger College Counselor. It is advisable to make this contact before or
immediately after the semester begins.
IX.
ASSESSMENT (Grading Procedure)
Exams will consist primarily of fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions and will
cover all material discussed since the last exam. Each question will be graded as correct
or incorrect in accordance with information in the text and lectures. Exam grades will be
taken as the number of points correct.
Students missing lectures are responsible for getting notes from the instructor or
classmates. Make-up exams, for exams missed due to an excused absence, will be given
later in the semester. Students are strongly urged to not miss exams.
The course grade will be computed as follows:
Average of 4 lecture exams = 3/4
Lab average
= 1/4
Total
= Course Grade
(average of lecture exams * 3)
+ lab average
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Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D,
X.
XI.
= Course Grade
below 60 = F
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RANGER COLLEGE ARE NONDISCRIMINATORY IN REGARD TO
RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, AND NATIONAL
ORIGIN.
RECEIPT OF SYLLABUS (see attachment)
BIOLOGY 2401 - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Text: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology. Hall, Provost-Craig, Rose.
Goodheart-Willcox. 2014.
LECTURE TOPIC
Human tissue types
Human organ systems
Mechanisms of homeostasis
Epidermal layers
Dermis
Subcutaneous layers
EXAM 1
Connective tissue fibers and cells
Connective tissue types
Growth of bony tissue
categories with examples
Bone fractures and healing mechanisms
Membrane potential
Physiology of muscle contraction
Categories of body movement
EXAM 2
Functions of the cardiovascular system
Composition of blood
ABO and Rh blood types and inheritance
Heart anatomy
Events of the cardiac cycle
Interpreting electrocardiograms
Structure/function of blood vessels
Pulmonary circulation
Systemic circulation
Factors controlling blood movement
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
EXAM 3
Formation and transport of lymph
Structure of lymphatic organs
Homeostatic relationships the of lymphatic system
EXAM 4
Gross anatomy of the respiratory system
Tracheal and bronchial components
Pathway of air
Physiology of pulmonary ventilation
Respiratory system disorders
Final exam review
FINAL EXAM
XII.
RECEIPT OF SYLLABUS
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