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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
BIO 201-A HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB, PART ONE
Instructor: Dr. Tracey Magrann
Lab: Thurs 5:30-10pm (room 247) EXCEPT also Sat, Feb 25 (1-5:30) and Tues Mar 6
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: drmagrann.com Download and print all course materials from this website!
CREDIT: 1.5 Quarter Units
TEXTS:
a) Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab manual, Fetal Pig version Marieb, E.N. and Mitchesll,
S. 10th ed. 2010. Benjamin Cummings. ($55 at www.Half.com)
National University's goal is for all students to achieve their academic potential, and to have a
positive learning experience in the BIO 201-203 series. Department of Mathematics and Natural
Sciences has developed advice for students for the courses BIO 201-203. The purpose of this
advice is to ensure that students are properly prepared for the materials in these courses. The
Department's advice to students is:
1. Health Science and Pre-Nursing students that are new to National University should take the
Areas A-E program requirements (e.g. ENG 100, ENG 101, COM 200, ILR 260) before taking
BIO 201-203. This will enable students to adjust to the pace of National University, while
strengthening their written communication and exam skills.
2. Before taking BIO 201-203, students should have taken introductory biology and chemistry
(BIO 100, 100A, 101, 101A), or the equivalent, within the past 5 years.
3. Students should take BIO 201-203 in the numerical sequence. This scheme familiarizes
students with the laboratory before taking BIO 203, which is the most laboratory intensive
course.
Diagnostic Self Test
Following are terms and concepts that you should be familiar with from previous science
courses. If you are not able to explain these terms, or if they are completely unfamiliar, then this
is a strong indication that you need to take lower level biology before enrolling in BIO 201-203.
Diffusion / Osmosis
pH scale: acids, bases
Cell structures: cytoplasm, cell membrane, nucleus, DNA, RNA, mitochondria, ribosomes,
Cell division: mitosis and meiosis
Cellular respiration
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a laboratory course in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Students conduct fetal pig and/or
cat dissections in order to better understand the mammalian anatomy. Cells, tissues and organs
will be compared and contrasted. In addition, we will gain knowledge about the integument,
skeleton, muscles, nervous system and special senses.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to laboratory techniques and to give a
better understanding of how things work at the cellular, tissue, and organ level. An important
goal of this course is to introduce the student to correct laboratory notebook recordkeeping.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Become self-sufficient and self-reliant in the laboratory.
2. Interpret their own findings.
3. Evaluate often conflicting data to make decisions on their own and adapt to changes in the
procedures.
4. Cooperate with others to develop combined sets of data.
5. Compare their data with those of the rest of the class.
6. Note trends and/or evaluate methods.
7. Use laboratory time to its best advantage by preparing ahead of time as much as possible.
8. Multitask by carrying out one experiment while another is undergoing a reaction for an
extended time.
In addition to learning good laboratory practices, students will be able to:
1. Use the compound light microscope.
2. Prepare slides of tissues for microscopic examination.
3. Describe the cellular components of human tissues and organs.
4. Examine the physiology of cells and cell membranes.
5. Classify cells and tissues of the integumentary system.
6. Identify structural components of the human skeleton, including bones and joints.
7. Classify different kinds of human muscles, and explain their functioning.
8. Analyze the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and special senses.
9. Explain how and why buffers function.
COURSE CONTENT:
1.
Metric measurements and microscopy.
2.
Cell structure and function.
3.
Human body tissues – epithelial, muscular, nervous, and connective.
4.
Examination of the integumentary system.
5.
Examination of the skeletal system and joints.
6.
Examination of muscles.
7.
Examination of the nervous system.
8.
Examination of the special senses.
9.
Dissection of the fetal pig and/or cat to demonstrate basic mammalian anatomy.
Comparison to human anatomy. Emphasis on muscles, spinal cord and spinal nerves.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend all class sessions and participate in each class activity. Please be on time.

Read the assigned textbook chapters before each class meeting.

Talk to the teacher if there are any difficulties.

Evaluate the course and your own individual performance.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES:
Students are expected to attend all class sessions. An absence is assessed each time a student is
not in attendance during a regularly scheduled class period, whether or not it is an excused
absence. An instructor may withdraw a student from class prior to the seventh session in
undergraduate courses if there are more than two unexcused absences. Students who have more
than three absences, excused or unexcused, cannot be given a satisfactory grade.
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
 EATING, DRINKING AND SMOKING ARE PROHIBITED IN THE LAB AT ALL
TIMES.
 Use plastic trays on the bench tops.
 It will sometimes be necessary to wear special gloves, and safety glasses or goggles. These
must be worn over prescription glasses. Contact lenses can only be worn with safety goggles
(not safety glasses).
 Cuts from broken glassware and slipping on wet floors are two of the most common hazards
in a laboratory. Please keep this in mind.
 No open-toe shoes will be permitted in the lab. Long pants are strongly recommended. No
shorts will be allowed. Loose-fitting sleeves and long hair may be dangerous. Please tie back
long hair, and select apparel wisely. The instructor will have the authority to ask you to leave
if your clothing or hair is judged to be a hazard.
 Accidents do happen. Inform your instructor of any chemical spill or other lab accident so he
or she may take appropriate action. This is especially important if you spill something on
your clothing or skin. You are required to have the instructor help fill out an accident report.
 Accidents will NOT affect your grade in the course, so don’t hesitate to speak up.
 Locate all safety equipment in the laboratory during your check-in. These include fire
extinguishers, safety showers, eye-washes and fire blankets, etc.
 In case of FIRE, stay calm!!
 In case of a small fire: Attempt to extinguish the flames with a carbon dioxide or powder
extinguisher. Remove flammable materials from the area. Fires in a beaker, flask, bottle, or
jar can usually be extinguished by placing a wet towel or watch glass over the opening.
Water may be used to extinguish fires involving water-soluble liquids such as ethanol and
acetone. Water should not be used on fires involving water insoluble liquids, such as
hydrocarbons or either. A carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher should be used, or, if none
is available, sodium carbonate (powder) bicarbonate or sand can be used.
 In case of a large fire: Get yourself and others away from the burning are and call 911.
 Burning clothing: DO NOT RUN! Use an emergency shower (or a faucet for a small area
such as a sleeve) or a fire blanket to extinguish the fire.
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Ethics:
Ethical behavior in the classroom is required of every student. Students are also expected to
identify ethical policies and practices relevant to course topics.
Technology:
Students are expected to be competent in using current technology appropriate for this discipline.
Such technology may include word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Use of
the internet and e-mail may also be required.
Diversity:
Learning to work with and value diversity is essential in very class. Students are required to
exhibit an appreciation for the multinational and gender diversity in the classroom.
Civility:
As a diverse community of learners, students must strive to work together in a setting of civility,
tolerance and respect for each other and for the instructor. Rules of classroom behavior (which
apply to online as well as onsite courses) include but are not limited to the following:
 Conflicting opinions among members of a class are to be respected and responded to in a
professional manner.
 Side conversations or other distracting behaviors are not to be engaged in during lectures,
class discussions or presentations.
 There are to be no offensive comments, language or gestures.
Students with Disabilities:
Students seeking special accommodations due to a disability must submit an application with
supporting documentation, as explained under this subject heading in the General Catalog.
Instructors are required to provide such accommodations if they receive written notification from
the University.
Lab Practical Exams
There are 2 lab exams. Each lab exam is 100 questions, one point each. Questions are multiple choice
and fill-in-the-blank. The lab exams are not cumulative.
The points for the course total 300. There is no extra credit.
Lab exams (2) = 200 points
Lab manual exercises = 100 points
GRADING SYSTEM:
A
AB+
B
B-
96-100
90-95
87-89
84-86
80-83
C+
C
C-
77-79
74-76
70-73
D+
D
D-
67-69
64-66
60-63
F
00-59
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Definition of Grades (Undergraduate Level):
A
Outstanding Achievement:
Significantly exceeds standards
B
Commendable Achievement:
Exceeds standards
C
Acceptable Achievement:
Meets standards
D
Marginal Achievement:
Below standards
F
Failing
I Incomplete: A grade given when a student has completed at least 2/3 of the course class
sessions and is unable to complete the course requirements due to uncontrollable and unforeseen
circumstances. The student must convey (preferably in writing) these circumstances to the
instructor prior to the final day of the course. If the instructor decides that an “Incomplete” is
warranted, the instructor must convey the conditions for removal of the “Incomplete” to the
student in writing. A copy must also be placed on file with the Office of the Registrar until the
Incomplete is removed or the time limit for removal has passed. An “Incomplete” is not assigned
when the only way the student could make up the work would be to attend a major portion of the
class when next offered. An “Incomplete” must be removed no later than the second complete
quarter following the original course completion date, but may be for a shorter period at the
discretion of the instructor. An “I” not removed within the stipulated time becomes an “F”. No
grade points are assigned. The “F” will be calculated in the grade point average.
PLUS/MINUS GRADING:
National University utilizes a plus/minus grading system. The grades of A+, F+, and F- are not
issued.
The grade points per credit used in the calculation of the grade point average are as follows:
Grade Points per Credit
A
AB+
B
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
BC+
C
C-
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
D+
D
DF
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
It is against campus policy to post grades by student names or ID number. Therefore, you will be
assigned a random number to use this semester so you can see your grades each month.
Class Announcements by Email
 Once you are enrolled, send me an email from your preferred email address so I can send
you notices about when grades are posted, announcements, or when I make changes to
the website.
 Then I will have your email address that you wish for me to use.
 I will send the class emails as a blind carbon copy so no one sees your email address.
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BIO 201-A LAB SCHEDULE DETAILS
Lab #
Day
Date
Topic
1
2
THUR
THUR
9-Feb
Lab Safety and Rules, Microscope
Use, Tissues, Taking a medical
history, upper extremity bones
16-Feb
Osmosis
DNA kit
Skull bones
3
THUR
23-Feb
4
SAT
25-Feb
Vertebral column, lower extremity
bones
1-5:30pm
Review of bones
X-rays, ligaments, Review
Forensic Bones Activity
Lab exam 1
Ex #
1, 3, 6A
Pages 1-14,
27-38,
67-90
5A
(1, 3, 5)
Pages 53-66
10
11
Pages
123-144
145-164
Homework Page #
Ch. 1 (p. 1-14)
Ch. 3 (p. 35-36)
Ch. 6 (p. 86-87)
Lab HW Ch 1, 3, 6,
due
Ch. 5 (p. 64-66)
Ch. 10 (p. 139-144)
Lab HW Ch 5, 10
due
Ch. 11 (p. 157-163)
Lab HW Ch 11
due
5
6
THUR
TUES
1-Mar
6-Mar
7
THUR
8-Mar
8
THUR
Muscle models; Dissection of Fetal 15, D-1
Pig Muscles; How to perform
Pages
muscle testing
197-234;
703-717
Muscles Review
19
Brain (Dissection), Spinal Cord,
Pages
How to do a neurological
279-302,
15-Mar examination
313-338
9
THUR
Peripheral nerves, Eye, Ear,
22-Mar Dissection of cow eye
24, 25
Pages
363-396
10
THUR
29-Mar Lab Exam 2
Ch. 15: pp. 227-234
(skip muscles not
on our
study guide)
Lab HW Ch 15 due
Ch 19: pp. 297-302
(skip structures not
on our study guide)
Lab HW Ch 19 due
Ch 24: pp. 377-382
Ch 25: pp. 393-396
(skip structures not
on our study guide)
Lab HW Ch 24, 25
due
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