Syllabus
Anatomy and Physiology II

Anatomy and Physiology II

BIOL-2402

Credit Fall 2018
08/27/2018 - 12/16/2018

Course Information

Section 005
Lecture
TTh 17:30 - 18:50
RRC3 3313.00
Bernice Speer

Section 005
Laboratory
T 19:00 - 21:50
RRC3 3314.00
Bernice Speer

Office Hours

  • M W
    4:30 pm - 5:50 pm
    Round Rock Campus, Building 3000, RRC 3322.00
    Other hours by appointment
  • T
    5:00 pm - 5:20 pm
    Round Rock Campus, Building 3000, RRC 3322.00
  • Th
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Round Rock Campus, Building 3000, RRC 3322.00

Course Requirements

Please see the complete syllabus below for additional information.

GRADING SYSTEM

 

Summary of Grading

Your grade is based on both lecture and lab components. Your grade will be based on these assessments. Any changes to the grading scheme will be posted on Blackboard. Grades for each graded component will be posted on Blackboard.

 

            Lecture Exams (4 x 100 pts each)          =     400 points

            Comprehensive Final                              =     100 points

            Homework (16 x 15 pts each)                 =     240 points

            Case studies (7 x 15 pts each)               =     105 points

            Lab Reports (6 x 15 pts each)                 =       90 points

            Safety and blood safety quiz                   =       35 points

            Dissection Points (2 x 15 pts each)        =       30 points

            Lab Practicals (4 x 50 pts each)             =     200 points

                                             Total Points         =     1200 points (estimated)

 

Grading Scale:                      90-100%          A                      1080-1225 points (based on 1225 points)

                                                80-89%            B                      960-1079 points

                                                70-79%            C                      840-959 points

                                                60-69%            D                      720-839 points

                                                < 60%              F                       below 720 points

 

You must pass the lab portion of the class with a minimum grade of 60% to pass the class with a grade of C or better. There are ample extra credit opportunities, so I do not round grades and there are NO curved scores. Your grade is based solely on the points that you earn in lecture and lab, plus any extra credit. (Please see page 7 for information about extra credit.)

 

In case of a borderline grade (such as 89.5%), you will receive the higher grade only if your exam average for all exams is that higher grade.  Example:  Susie has a final average of 89.2% for all course work.  Her exam average is 87%, so she will receive a B in the course.  Bill has a final average of 89.2% but his average exam grade is 92%.  His grade will be an A.

 

 

Assessments for Lecture and Lab:

 

(1) Lecture Exams: There will be four lecture exams, each worth 100 points. The exams will be given in class.  See the schedule for specific dates.  The exam format will be a combination of objective questions (such as multiple-choice, true­-false, and matching questions) and written questions (such as short-answer, essay, flow-charts, and drawings).  Exams will be based on all material presented in the course: lecture materials (PowerPoint presentations, narrated PowerPoints, homework assignments, etc.) and lab materials.  Exams usually include extra credit questions. If calculations are part of the exam, you must show the formula and use dimensional analysis when converting units or you will not receive full credit.

 

Cell phones and pagers must be turned off during exams.  Anyone using a cell phone or texting during the exam will receive a grade of 0 and will be referred to student services for cheating.    If you have a work pager that you cannot turn off, you can leave it with me during the exam. All watches must be taken off during lecture exams and lab practicals.

 

Once you take an exam, you may not take it again to try for a better grade.  All exams will be given in class on the days when they are scheduled unless the class and the instructor think that there is a valid reason for changing the date.  You may not leave the room during an exam without permission from the instructor.  If you do leave the room without permission, you must turn in your exam materials.  Your grade will be assigned based on what you have completed.  If you are late and another student has already completed and turned in an exam, you may not be allowed to take the exam.  Check with the instructor. If so, you will have to either take a makeup exam or a grade of 0. This policy applies to both lecture exams and lab practicals. 

 

If you have a medical condition that would prevent you from taking the lecture exam without a break, you are responsible for arranging in advance to take the exam at a different time, either with student services or with me.   Documentation of your medical condition may be required.  These arrangements must be made in advance. 

 

(2)  Comprehensive Final Exam:  There will be a comprehensive final exam worth 100 points.  The final will be given in class on the last class day of the semester. The exam format will be all objective questions covering both lecture and lab materials.

 

If higher, the grade on the comprehensive final will also replace your lowest non-zero lecture exam grade.  The grade on the final will not replace a grade of zero (0) for a lecture exam that you did not take.  Please note: the final is not an optional exam.

 

(3) Homework Assignments:  There will be several homework assignments given throughout the semester. There are 16 homework assignments for a total of 240 points. Each assignment will have a specific due date. See the table on page 18 for specific deadlines. Some units have more homework assignments than others. Each homework differs in the content and number of questions asked.

 

The homework assignments will be posted on Blackboard, both as a paper-based set of instructions and a Blackboard-graded homework (an open-book quiz). The paper copy will not be turned in; it is not graded. You must submit the Blackboard-graded part of the homework to earn credit for the homework. See the table on page 18 for specific due dates. You will be able to work on each homework assignment multiple times until the due date. Please be aware that you will have to re-submit your answers once you submit the Blackboard-graded homework. While you cannot edit your answers, you can re-do and re-submit to try to earn a higher grade. 

 

I do not accept late assignments. If there are technology problems, please send an e-mail to the instructor ASAP (before the deadline). Please do not wait until the last minute to work on your homework or you will run out of time!  

 

 (4) Case Studies:  Case studies will be given out periodically to the class for group work, either in lecture or in lab. Each is worth 15 points. The case studies are usually due at the end of the class. You must be present that day and actively participate to earn credit for the case studies.

 

(5) Lab Reports:  There are six physiology-based labs this semester. See the lab schedule for specific dates. Each physiology-based lab will have a lab report that is usually due the following week at the beginning of a lab. Each lab report will have a specific due date. (See pages 23-24 for specific due dates.) Each lab report is worth 15 points, for a total of 90 points. Calculations must show the formula and you must use dimensional analysis when converting units.

 

It is your responsibility to place your lab report and other assignments on the instructor desk at the beginning of lab. Please do not wait for a reminder.

Lab reports have thinking questions on them to help you learn and understand the material. It is important that you take the time to deliberate on these critical-thinking questions. 

 

You must be present and actively participate in lab to earn any points for the lab report.  You will work in groups but each student will turn in his/her own lab report for credit. Please note that up to 100% of the lab report grade may be deducted for any of these reasons: (1) You are not present for the entire lab, (2) You do not fully participate in the lab activities (based on the instructor’s evaluation), or (3) You do not assist in cleanup.  I do not accept late lab reports.

 

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab when required by the lab instructions.  If you do not have your PPE, you will have to leave class and will not earn points for the lab report.  Closed shoes are required for ALL labs, including lab practicals. Safety eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) are required for labs with dissection or chemicals or biohazards.  

 

There are no make-up labs in this course.  If you miss the lab for any reason, your grade for the lab report will be 0. You must be present in lab in order to earn any points for the lab activity. Some labs may be given as take-home labs, if the instructor decides this is necessary.

 

If you are absent on the day that the lab report is due, you may turn in your lab report using any of the following methods: (1) scan and e-mail the lab report to me using your ACC email (must be under 25 MG), (2) put it in my RRC mailbox (must be date-stamped no later than the due date), or (3) mail it to me at the Round Rock Campus (must be postmarked by the due date).  I will accept no more than two lab reports or assignments turned in outside of class for credit.

 

Lab 13 is a lab based on case studies. Other labs have case study activities. Each case study is worth 15 points and is usually due by the end of the lab period. You must be present in lab and actively participate to earn any credit for the case studies. There are no makeup case studies. If you are not present in any lab that has one or more case studies, your grade will be zero (0).

 

(6) Safety/Blood Safety Quiz:  During the first week, you will be given safety training and receive a copy of the safety guidelines that must be followed during all blood labs.  A 35-point safety and blood safety quiz will be given over these safety guidelines.  You must make at least 90% on the safety/blood safety quiz in order to participate in any blood lab, biohazard lab or labs with chemicals. Students who have not made 90% on this safety quiz before the beginning of a biohazard lab will have to leave the lab and will earn 0 points for the lab.  If you do not pass the first safety/blood safety quiz with a 90% or higher grade, you will be given one opportunity (during my office hours) to take an alternate quiz.  Only the score on the first safety/blood safety quiz will count towards your grade.  Any subsequent quizzes only count towards allowing you to participate in blood labs or biohazard labs or labs with chemicals.  Any student who has not successfully completed the blood safety quiz cannot be present in ANY biohazard-based lab.

 

(7) Dissection Points:  Two labs involve dissection. (See the lab schedule for specific dates.) Each dissection is worth 15 points, for a total of 30 points. If you are not in lab, you cannot earn these points and your grade will be zero (0).  There are no make-up labs for dissections.

 

The instructor will determine the number of points you have earned, based on active participation and other criteria.  It is your personal responsibility to sign the sign-up sheet on dissection days.  If you do not, you may not receive credit for the dissection points.

 

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab when required by the lab instructions.  If you do not have your PPE, you will have to leave class and will not earn points for the lab report.  Closed shoes are required for ALL labs.  Safety eyewear is required for labs with dissection or chemicals or biohazards.  

 

(8) Lab Practicals: There will be four lab practical exams during the semester, worth 50 points each. See the schedule for specific dates. Please note that practical exams are given on the same day as lecture exams.

 

Each lab practical will test you over the material covered during the unit labs, including anatomical structures, slides, and physiology labs. Lab practicals over anatomical structures and slides focus on your ability to recognize and identify things (such as structures, slides, equipment) by sight.  There are no word banks for practicals and these questions will not be multiple choice. You will be expected to spell all terms correctly in order to receive full credit. 

 

Most lab practicals will also include questions that test you over the physiology labs covered in that unit. These questions will test you over the material from the lab and lab report. You may be tested over formulas, do calculations, interpret graphs, or answer critical-thinking questions based on the information covered in the physiology-based labs. Calculations must show the formula and use dimensional analysis when converting units.

 

The exam policies described above also apply to lab practicals. If you are late and another student has already completed and turned in the lab practical, you have missed the lab practical and your grade will be 0.  If you are not wearing closed shoes, you will not be allowed to take the practical and your grade will be 0.  All makeup lab practicals are given during the last lab period of the semester.  If you miss a lab practical, this is your only option to make it up.  If you miss more than one lab practical, the makeup practical will substitute for one grade only. See more information in the section below.

 

Makeup Lecture Exams:  You can miss one lecture exam and make it up. Makeup exams will be given in the RRC Testing Center only.  Due to Testing Center procedures, there is no makeup exam for lecture exam 4 or for the final exam.  You must make up a missed exam within one week of the original test deadline. Makeup exams are (usually) entirely written in nature.  Please note that make-up exams are different from the exams given in class.  If you miss an in-class exam, you must contact the instructor by e-mail to schedule a makeup exam.

 

Makeup Lab Practicals:  You can miss one lab practical and make it up.  All makeup practicals will be given on the last day of class.  See the lab schedule for the specific date. You will have to schedule a makeup lab practical with the instructor in advance of the last week.  The format of the makeup lab practical will be different from the lab practical given in class and will be determined by the instructor only. Check with the instructor if you have additional questions.

 

Extra Credit Assignments:  All exams and lab practicals have extra credit questions. You can also earn extra credit points for completing practice lab quizzes. You can complete practice lab quizzes that review anatomical structures and slides (worth 1 point of extra credit each). See the lab schedule for opening dates. The deadline for each practice lab quiz is 5:30 pm on the day scheduled for the unit practical.

 

Readings

Please see the complete syllabus below for additional information.

Required Course Materials:

(1)        Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, by Marieb and Hoehn. Pearson Educational Inc., 2019. Bring to every class. If you have your A&P 1 textbook, you can use it for this class. (Note to students: the physiology in the Amerman textbook is insufficient but you can supplement with the PowerPoint lectures.)

(2)        A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 8th edition by Van de Graff & Crawley. Morton Publishing, Englewood, CO. Bring to every lab. If you have an earlier edition of the photo atlas, that will be fine.

(3)        Safety eyewear (safety glasses or safety goggles) that meet Z87.1 standards.  You are required to bring these to labs involving dissection or chemicals or biohazards or you will not be able to attend the lab on those days.  Due to        safety issues, safety eyewear cannot be loaned or shared.  (Note to students: If you are enrolled in Microbiology at RRC, you will not be allowed to take safety eyewear out of the microbiology lab for the entire semester. You will need a separate set of safety eyewear for this class.)

(4)         Closed shoes are required footwear for all labs in this course.

 

Recommended Materials:

Many students have found The Anatomy Coloring Book (Kapit and Elson) useful.

Course Subjects

Please see the complete syllabus below for additional information.

A&P 2 Lecture Schedule

Fall 2018

Date

Lecture Topic

Narrated PowerPoint

Readings in Textbook

Aug 28

Introduction; Endocrine 1

Optional PP

Chapter 16

Aug 30

Finish Endocrine 1; Endocrine 2

Narrated Endocrine 3 PP

Chapter 16

Sep 4

Finish Endocrine 2; start Endocrine 4

 

Chapter 16

Sep 6

Endocrine 4

Optional PP

Chapter 18 (pp. 670-687)

Sep 11

Cardiovascular: Heart Anatomy and Blood 1

 

Chapter 17

Sep 13

Cardiovascular: Blood 1 and Blood 2

Optional PPs

Chapter 17

Sep 18

Exam 1

 

 

Sep 20

CV: Heart Physiology 1

 

Chapter 18

Sep 25

CV: Heart Physiology 2 and 3

Optional PP

Chapter 18

Sep 27

CV: Blood Vessels 1 Anatomy

 

Chapter 19

Oct 2

CV: Blood Vessels 2 and 3 Physiology

 

Chapter 19

Oct 4

CV: Blood Vessels 4 Physiology

 

Chapter 19

Oct 9

Lymphatic System

 

Chapter 20

Oct 11

Respiratory System 1 Anatomy (Unit 3)

 

Chapter 22

Oct 16

Exam 2

 

 

Oct 18

Respiration System 2 Ventilation

 

Chapter 22

Oct 23

Respiration System 3 Exchange/Transport

 

Chapter 22

Oct 25

Respiratory System 4 Control of Ventilation

 

Chapter 22

Oct 30

Digestive System 1 Anatomy Overview

Narrated Digestive Sys Motility

Chapter 23

Nov 1

Digestive System 2 Digestive Organs

 

Chapter 23

Nov 6

Digestive System 3 Physiology

Narrated Digestive System 4 PP

Chapter 23

Nov 8

Urinary System Anatomy 1

Narrated Urinary Anatomy 2 PP

Chapter 25

Nov 13

Exam 3

 

 

Date

Lecture Topic

Narrated PowerPoint

Readings in Textbook

Nov 15

Urinary 2 Renal Physiology 1

 

Chapter 25

Nov 20

Urinary 3 Renal Physiology 2

Acid Base Balance (continued in lab)

 

Chapters 25 and 26

Nov 22

All ACC Campuses are Closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov 27

Fluid Balance

 

Chapter 26

Nov 29

 Reproductive System 1

 

Chapter 27

Dec 4

Reproductive System 2 Male Physiology

Optional PPs

Chapter 27

Dec 6

Reproductive System 3 Female Physiology

 

Chapter 27

Dec 11

Exam 4

Dec 13

Final Exam (Scheduled make-up practicals will be given after the comprehensive final.)

 

All ACC campuses will be closed for Labor Day, September 3.

All ACC campuses will be closed for Thanksgiving, November 22 through November 25.

Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” is November 26.

 

Note 1:   Schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class or on Blackboard (Bb). In cases of bad weather, narrated PowerPoints may be posted on Bb.

Note 2:  Lecture exams and lab practical exams are given on the same day

 

 

A&P 2 Lab Schedule

Fall 2018

Date

Lab Topic

Narrated PowerPoints

Other Information

Aug 28

Lab 1: Safety training; Blood safety training; Endocrine anatomy

Narrated

Intro to Endocrine Slides PP

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 1

Sep 4

Lab 2: Blood safety quiz; Review CS #1; Heart anatomy/dissection

 

Safety/Blood safety quiz today  

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 2

Sep 11

Lab 3: Blood Anatomy and Hematology lab (physiology lab) 

Narrated Blood PP

Lab report due Sep 18 

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 3

Sep 18

Practical 1

Lab 4: Blood pressure & pulse (physiology)

 

Lab report due Sep 25

Sep 25

Lab 5: Cardiac frog lab (physiology)

 

Lab report due Oct 2

Oct 2

Lab 6: EKG lab (physiology)

Case Study #2 Rollie

 

Lab report due Oct 9

Oct 9

Lab 7: Blood vessels and

Lymphatic anatomy

Narrated Coronary Blood Vessels

Narrated Blood Vessels

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 7

Oct 16

Practical 2

Lab 8: Respiratory anatomy

 

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 8

Oct 23

Lab 9: Respiratory physiology (physiology)

 

Lab report due Oct 30

Oct 30

Lab 10: Digestive system anatomy

Narrated Digestive System

Anatomy PP

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 10

Nov 6

Lab 11: Urinary system anatomy

Narrated Urinary System

Anatomy 2 PP

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 11

Nov 13

Practical 3

Lab 12: Urinalysis lab (physiology)

 

Lab report due Nov 20

Date

Lab Topic

Narrated PowerPoint

Other Information

Nov 20

Lab 13: Case study lab (#3 Mr. Smith, #4 David, and #5 Acid-Base)

CS #6 Tori (possible take home)

 

Need textbook today in lab

Nov 27

Review Case Study #6

Lab 14: Reproductive system anatomy

Narrated Male Reproductive Anatomy PP

Narrated Female Reproductive Anatomy PP

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 14

Dec 4

Case Study #7 Jana

Lab 15: Cat dissection lab

 

$   Need textbook today

Dec 11

Practical 4

 

 

 

 

$               This symbol indicates that safety eyewear is required for this lab. Check lab write-ups for safety info.

¬                You will find a practice lab quiz in Bb over the anatomy material from this lab. This is an extra credit study tool.       

Note 1:       Schedule changes may occur during the semester and will be announced in class or on Bb.

Note 2:       Dissection labs, physiology labs, and case studies cannot be made up. Points are earned for dissection; physiology labs have lab reports; points are earned for participating with group members in case studies. If you are not in lab, you cannot earn these points. Late lab reports or assignments are not accepted.

Note 3:       Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab as instructed. If you are not wearing PPE, you will have to leave class and will not earn credit. Closed shoes are required for ALL labs and lab practical exams.

Note 4:       Makeup practicals are given on the last day of class (after final exam) and must be arranged in advance.

Note 5:       Some labs are longer than others. There will be days when we stop lecture early and move into lab. Also, if there is extra time following a lab, that time will be used for case studies, lecture, or other activities.

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Please see the complete syllabus below for additional information

Student Learning Outcomes:

Course-Level:

Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include the following:

Learning Outcomes for Lecture

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  • Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
  • Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.
  • Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
  • Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
  • Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
  • Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.

Learning Outcomes for Lab

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  • Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
  • Locate and identify anatomical structures.
  • Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
  • Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
  • Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
  • Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
  • Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.

General Education:

As a Core Curriculum course, students completing this course will demonstrate competence in:

  • Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information. 
  • Interpersonal Skills - Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.
  • Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning - Applying mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods.
  • Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

Departmental Common Course Objectives:

The ACC Biology Department has specified the content for this course in the departmental common course objectives. Go here: http://www.austincc.edu/biology/          Under “Course Info”, click on “Common Course Objectives.” Then click on the link for BIOL 2402.

Course-Specific Objectives:  You will find specific learning objectives for each unit posted in Blackboard.  You are responsible for and will be tested on all of the material specified by lecture and lab objectives, whether it is covered during class time or on outside assignments. 

Active learning is a major component of this class.  Students are expected to work through the materials, find appropriate information, and work together to understand the concepts.  Although instructors will discuss most topics in the classroom, some topics will be covered by students working independently.   The instructor will provide guidance to help you find information. 

You will be using Blackboard extensively in this course.  Some course activities will require the use of a computer outside of the classroom.  If you do not have access to a computer at home, you need to plan on using an ACC computer lab to complete your work for lecture and lab in a timely manner.  Additional time will not be given for assignments or computer-based activities.

 

Complete syllabus

BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology 2

Section 005, Synonym 59134

Lecture: RRC3, Room 3313 Tues/Thurs 5:30-6:50 pm

Lab: RRC 3314, Tuesday 7:00-9:50 pm

Fall 2018

 

Instructor:                 Bernice Speer

Office Location:       RRC3, Room 3322.00

Office Hours:           Mon/Wed     4:30-5:50 pm

                                   Tues             5:00-5:20 pm

                                   Thurs            7:00-9:00 pm

                                   Other hours by appointment

Office Phone:           512-223-0323 (with voice mail)

e-mail:                       bspeer@austincc.edu

 

Course Description:

Anatomy and Physiology II is the second part of a two-course sequence. It is a study of the structure and function of the human body including the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive (including nutrition), urinary (including fluid and electrolyte balance), and reproductive (including human development and genetics). Emphasis is on interrelationships among systems and regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis.  The lab provides a hands-on learning experience for exploration of human system components and basic physiology.

 

Skills Requirements:

Reading, writing, and mathematics proficiency as determined by the COMPASS or ASSET test, or by the statewide THEA test, or by providing an official transcript from another college.

 

Course Prerequisite:

BIOL 2401 A&P 1 with minimum grade of C.  (Human Anatomy lecture and lab or Intro to A&P are not equivalent.) You must provide proof of completion of A&P 1 by the 2nd class period or you will be withdrawn from the course. For this semester, the deadline is Thursday, August 30.

 

Course Rationale:

This course is designed for students entering professional programs. It provides a foundation for the clinical topics covered in those courses by requiring mastery of factual material, laboratory techniques, and problem-solving skills. This course is intended to adequately prepare students for health sciences programs.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Course-Level:

Specific skills and competencies expected of students who complete this course include the following:

 

Learning Outcomes for Lecture

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  • Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.
  • Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system.
  • Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.
  • Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
  • Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances.
  • Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology.

 

Learning Outcomes for Lab

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  • Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.
  • Locate and identify anatomical structures.
  • Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.
  • Work collaboratively to perform experiments.
  • Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method.
  • Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.
  • Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations and predictions.

 

General Education:

As a Core Curriculum course, students completing this course will demonstrate competence in:

  • Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information. 
  • Interpersonal Skills - Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.
  • Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning - Applying mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods.
  • Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

 

Departmental Common Course Objectives:

The ACC Biology Department has specified the content for this course in the departmental common course objectives. Go here: http://www.austincc.edu/biology/          Under “Course Info”, click on “Common Course Objectives.” Then click on the link for BIOL 2402.

 

Course-Specific Objectives:  You will find specific learning objectives for each unit posted in Blackboard.  You are responsible for and will be tested on all of the material specified by lecture and lab objectives, whether it is covered during class time or on outside assignments or narrated PowerPoint lectures. 

 

Active learning is a major component of this class.  Students are expected to work through the materials, find appropriate information, and work together to understand the concepts.  Although instructors will discuss most topics in the classroom, some topics will be covered by students working independently.   The instructor will provide guidance to help you find information. 

 

You will be using Blackboard extensively in this course.  Some course activities will require the use of a computer outside of the classroom.  If you do not have access to a computer at home, you need to plan on using an ACC computer lab to complete your work for lecture and lab in a timely manner.  Additional time will not be given for assignments or computer-based activities.

 

ACC Biology Department Animal Use Policy:

Labs in this class contain dissection components.  Please see the biology department policy below.  You can also find it at: http://www.austincc.edu/biology/         Click on “Labs,” then on “Lab

Animal Policy.”

“Most ACC biology classes, particularly those with laboratory components, use actual organisms during instruction in addition to images and models. ACC students generally are preparing for real-world careers requiring workers with hands-on experience. These careers include health care, veterinary work, horticultural and agricultural work. Other students plan to transfer to four-year colleges and will be participating in biological research where hands-on experience is equally important.

 

Organisms used at ACC are fundamental in biology instruction and they are utilized to teach specific skills and knowledge. Their condition and usage varies from course to course. Students will be expected to actively participate in these activities. Students with particular concerns in this matter should consult with their instructor and/or departmental officials before enrolling in a laboratory course so that they can know what will be required of them.

 

Some organisms are observed alive while others are dead and preserved in various ways. These organisms are dead and incapable of feeling pain although some tissues remain viable for a short period of time. Student manipulation of organisms ranges from culturing living organisms to dissecting preserved ones. Some examples include, but are not limited to: bacterial culturing for microbiology courses; cat, pig or rat dissection for anatomy courses; skeleton and pelt examination for field biology; and use of frogs in physiology experiments.”

 

Instructional Methodology:  Lecture and lab. In addition to classroom lectures and labs, students will be using Blackboard outside of class time to access course materials, work through narrated PowerPoint lectures and assignments. You will be expected to independently study lab materials outside of class time, using open study labs and materials posted in Blackboard.  If you do not have internet access at home, you will need to arrange to use an ACC computer in the ACC computer labs or Learning Labs.

 

Required Course Materials:

(1)        Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th edition, by Marieb and Hoehn. Pearson Educational Inc., 2019. Bring to every class. 

(2)        A Photographic Atlas for the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, 8th edition by Van de Graff & Crawley. Morton Publishing, Englewood, CO. Bring to every lab. If you have an earlier edition of the photo atlas, that will be fine.

(3)        Safety eyewear (safety glasses or safety goggles) that meet Z87.1 standards.  You are required to bring these to labs involving dissection or chemicals or biohazards or you will not be able to attend the lab on those days.  Due to           safety issues, safety eyewear cannot be loaned or shared.  (Note to students: If you are enrolled in Microbiology at RRC, you will not be allowed to take safety eyewear out of the microbiology lab for the entire semester. You will need a separate set of safety eyewear for this class.)

 

(4)                    Closed shoes are required footwear for all labs in this course.

 

Recommended Materials:

Many students have found The Anatomy Coloring Book (Kapit and Elson) useful.


GRADING SYSTEM

 

Summary of Grading

Your grade is based on both lecture and lab components. Your grade will be based on these assessments. Any changes to the grading scheme will be posted on Blackboard. Grades for each graded component will be posted on Blackboard.

 

            Lecture Exams (4 x 100 pts each)          =     400 points

            Comprehensive Final                              =     100 points

            Homework (16 x 15 pts each)                 =     240 points

            Case studies (7 x 15 pts each)               =     105 points

            Lab Reports (6 x 15 pts each)                 =       90 points

            Safety and blood safety quiz                   =       35 points

            Dissection Points (2 x 15 pts each)        =       30 points

            Lab Practicals (4 x 50 pts each)             =     200 points

                                             Total Points         =     1200 points (estimated)

 

Grading Scale:                      90-100%          A                     1080-1225 points (based on 1225 points)

                                                80-89%           B                      960-1079 points

                                                70-79%           C                      840-959 points

                                                60-69%           D                      720-839 points

                                                < 60%              F                      below 720 points

 

You must pass the lab portion of the class with a minimum grade of 60% to pass the class with a grade of C or better. There are ample extra credit opportunities, so I do not round grades and there are NO curved scores. Your grade is based solely on the points that you earn in lecture and lab, plus any extra credit. (Please see page 7 for information about extra credit.)

 

In case of a borderline grade (such as 89.5%), you will receive the higher grade only if your exam average for all exams is that higher grade.  Example:  Susie has a final average of 89.2% for all course work.  Her exam average is 87%, so she will receive a B in the course.  Bill has a final average of 89.2% but his average exam grade is 92%.  His grade will be an A.

 

 

Assessments for Lecture and Lab:

 

(1) Lecture Exams: There will be four lecture exams, each worth 100 points. The exams will be given in class.  See the schedule for specific dates.  The exam format will be a combination of objective questions (such as multiple-choice, true­-false, and matching questions) and written questions (such as short-answer, essay, flow-charts, and drawings).  Exams will be based on all material presented in the course: lecture materials (PowerPoint presentations, narrated PowerPoints, homework assignments, etc.) and lab materials.  Exams usually include extra credit questions. If calculations are part of the exam, you must show the formula and use dimensional analysis when converting units or you will not receive full credit.

 

Cell phones and pagers must be turned off during exams.  Anyone using a cell phone or texting during the exam will receive a grade of 0 and will be referred to student services for cheating.    If you have a work pager that you cannot turn off, you can leave it with me during the exam. All watches must be taken off during lecture exams and lab practicals.

 

Once you take an exam, you may not take it again to try for a better grade.  All exams will be given in class on the days when they are scheduled unless the class and the instructor think that there is a valid reason for changing the date.  You may not leave the room during an exam without permission from the instructor.  If you do leave the room without permission, you must turn in your exam materials.  Your grade will be assigned based on what you have completed.  If you are late and another student has already completed and turned in an exam, you may not be allowed to take the exam.  Check with the instructor. If so, you will have to either take a makeup exam or a grade of 0. This policy applies to both lecture exams and lab practicals. 

 

If you have a medical condition that would prevent you from taking the lecture exam without a break, you are responsible for arranging in advance to take the exam at a different time, either with student services or with me.   Documentation of your medical condition may be required.  These arrangements must be made in advance. 

 

(2)  Comprehensive Final Exam:  There will be a comprehensive final exam worth 100 points.  The final will be given in class on the last class day of the semester. The exam format will be all objective questions covering both lecture and lab materials.

 

If higher, the grade on the comprehensive final will also replace your lowest non-zero lecture exam grade.  The grade on the final will not replace a grade of zero (0) for a lecture exam that you did not take.  Please note: the final is not an optional exam.

 

(3) Homework Assignments:  There will be several homework assignments given throughout the semester. There are 16 homework assignments for a total of 240 points. Each assignment will have a specific due date. See the table on page 18 for specific deadlines. Some units have more homework assignments than others. Each homework differs in the content and number of questions asked.

 

The homework assignments will be posted on Blackboard, both as a paper-based set of instructions and a Blackboard-graded homework (an open-book quiz). The paper copy will not be turned in; it is not graded. You must submit the Blackboard-graded part of the homework to earn credit for the homework. See the table on page 18 for specific due dates. You will be able to work on each homework assignment multiple times until the due date. Please be aware that you will have to re-submit your answers once you submit the Blackboard-graded homework. While you cannot edit your answers, you can re-do and re-submit to try to earn a higher grade. 

 

I do not accept late assignments. If there are technology problems, please send an e-mail to the instructor ASAP (before the deadline). Please do not wait until the last minute to work on your homework or you will run out of time!  

 

 (4) Case Studies:  Case studies will be given out periodically to the class for group work, either in lecture or in lab. Each is worth 15 points. The case studies are usually due at the end of the class. You must be present that day and actively participate to earn credit for the case studies.

 

(5) Lab Reports:  There are six physiology-based labs this semester. See the lab schedule for specific dates. Each physiology-based lab will have a lab report that is usually due the following week at the beginning of a lab. Each lab report will have a specific due date. (See pages 23-24 for specific due dates.) Each lab report is worth 15 points, for a total of 90 points. Calculations must show the formula and you must use dimensional analysis when converting units.

 

It is your responsibility to place your lab report and other assignments on the instructor desk at the beginning of lab. Please do not wait for a reminder.

Lab reports have thinking questions on them to help you learn and understand the material. It is important that you take the time to deliberate on these critical-thinking questions. 

 

You must be present and actively participate in lab to earn any points for the lab report.  You will work in groups but each student will turn in his/her own lab report for credit. Please note that up to 100% of the lab report grade may be deducted for any of these reasons: (1) You are not present for the entire lab, (2) You do not fully participate in the lab activities (based on the instructor’s evaluation), or (3) You do not assist in cleanup.  I do not accept late lab reports.

 

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab when required by the lab instructions.  If you do not have your PPE, you will have to leave class and will not earn points for the lab report.  Closed shoes are required for ALL labs, including lab practicals. Safety eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) are required for labs with dissection or chemicals or biohazards.  

 

There are no make-up labs in this course.  If you miss the lab for any reason, your grade for the lab report will be 0. You must be present in lab in order to earn any points for the lab activity. Some labs may be given as take-home labs, if the instructor decides this is necessary.

 

If you are absent on the day that the lab report is due, you may turn in your lab report using any of the following methods: (1) scan and e-mail the lab report to me using your ACC email (must be under 25 MG), (2) put it in my RRC mailbox (must be date-stamped no later than the due date), or (3) mail it to me at the Round Rock Campus (must be postmarked by the due date).  I will accept no more than two lab reports or assignments turned in outside of class for credit.

 

Lab 13 is a lab based on case studies. Other labs have case study activities. Each case study is worth 15 points and is usually due by the end of the lab period. You must be present in lab and actively participate to earn any credit for the case studies. There are no makeup case studies. If you are not present in any lab that has one or more case studies, your grade will be zero (0).

 

(6) Safety/Blood Safety Quiz:  During the first week, you will be given safety training and receive a copy of the safety guidelines that must be followed during all blood labs.  A 35-point safety and blood safety quiz will be given over these safety guidelines.  You must make at least 90% on the safety/blood safety quiz in order to participate in any blood lab, biohazard lab or labs with chemicals. Students who have not made 90% on this safety quiz before the beginning of a biohazard lab will have to leave the lab and will earn 0 points for the lab.  If you do not pass the first safety/blood safety quiz with a 90% or higher grade, you will be given one opportunity (during my office hours) to take an alternate quiz.  Only the score on the first safety/blood safety quiz will count towards your grade.  Any subsequent quizzes only count towards allowing you to participate in blood labs or biohazard labs or labs with chemicals.  Any student who has not successfully completed the blood safety quiz cannot be present in ANY biohazard-based lab.

 

(7) Dissection Points:  Two labs involve dissection. (See the lab schedule for specific dates.) Each dissection is worth 15 points, for a total of 30 points. If you are not in lab, you cannot earn these points and your grade will be zero (0).  There are no make-up labs for dissections.

 

The instructor will determine the number of points you have earned, based on active participation and other criteria.  It is your personal responsibility to sign the sign-up sheet on dissection days.  If you do not, you may not receive credit for the dissection points.

 

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab when required by the lab instructions.  If you do not have your PPE, you will have to leave class and will not earn points for the lab report.  Closed shoes are required for ALL labs.  Safety eyewear is required for labs with dissection or chemicals or biohazards.  

 

(8) Lab Practicals: There will be four lab practical exams during the semester, worth 50 points each. See the schedule for specific dates. Please note that practical exams are given on the same day as lecture exams.

 

Each lab practical will test you over the material covered during the unit labs, including anatomical structures, slides, and physiology labs. Lab practicals over anatomical structures and slides focus on your ability to recognize and identify things (such as structures, slides, equipment) by sight.  There are no word banks for practicals and these questions will not be multiple choice. You will be expected to spell all terms correctly in order to receive full credit. 

 

Most lab practicals will also include questions that test you over the physiology labs covered in that unit. These questions will test you over the material from the lab and lab report. You may be tested over formulas, do calculations, interpret graphs, or answer critical-thinking questions based on the information covered in the physiology-based labs. Calculations must show the formula and use dimensional analysis when converting units.

 

The exam policies described above also apply to lab practicals. If you are late and another student has already completed and turned in the lab practical, you have missed the lab practical and your grade will be 0.  If you are not wearing closed shoes, you will not be allowed to take the practical and your grade will be 0.  All makeup lab practicals are given during the last lab period of the semester.  If you miss a lab practical, this is your only option to make it up.  If you miss more than one lab practical, the makeup practical will substitute for one grade only. See more information in the section below.

 

Makeup Lecture Exams:  You can miss one lecture exam and make it up. Makeup exams will be given in the RRC Testing Center only.  Due to Testing Center procedures, there is no makeup exam for lecture exam 4 or for the final exam.  You must make up a missed exam within one week of the original test deadline. Makeup exams are (usually) entirely written in nature.  Please note that make-up exams are different from the exams given in class.  If you miss an in-class exam, you must contact the instructor by e-mail to schedule a makeup exam.

 

Makeup Lab Practicals:  You can miss one lab practical and make it up.  All makeup practicals will be given on the last day of class.  See the lab schedule for the specific date. You will have to schedule a makeup lab practical with the instructor in advance of the last week.  The format of the makeup lab practical will be different from the lab practical given in class and will be determined by the instructor only. Check with the instructor if you have additional questions.

 

Extra Credit Assignments:  All exams and lab practicals have extra credit questions. You can also earn extra credit points for completing practice lab quizzes. You can complete practice lab quizzes that review anatomical structures and slides (worth 1 point of extra credit each). See the lab schedule for opening dates. The deadline for each practice lab quiz is 5:30 pm on the day scheduled for the unit practical.

 

Timely return of papers:  I will return graded papers within one week of submission. It usually takes me one week to grade lecture exams and lab practicals.

 

Legible Handwriting:  If I cannot read an answer, your answer will be counted wrong. Do not abbreviate unless you use standard abbreviations or have a written key on the same page. 

 

Testing Center Policy:

Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam.  

To request an exam, one must have:

ACC Photo ID

• Course Abbreviation:     BIOL
• Course Number:                                    2402
• Course Synonym:                     59145
• Course Section:                        005

• Instructor's Name:                     Bernice Speer

• Instructor's home campus:        RRC

 

Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

If you have to leave the Testing Center because you have violated any Testing Center policies, your grade on the makeup exam will be a zero (0).  This is a big problem, so be careful!

 

In this class, you will only use the Testing Center for makeup exams and only at this campus.

 

 

Other Course Policies

 

Attendance Policy:  Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.  It is important for you to attend class if you wish to succeed.  You are expected to arrive on time and to stay in class until it is dismissed.  You should plan on staying for the entire scheduled time. You are responsible for all materials, activities, assignments, or announcements covered in class and on Blackboard.  If you do miss a class, course materials (including assignments) will be found on Blackboard. You will be dropped from the course if you miss three (3) labs. You may be dropped from the course, at the instructor’s discretion, if you do not turn in three (3) lab reports.

 

Class Participation and Expectation:  This is a rigorous, time-consuming course.  I expect you to be prepared for each lecture and lab class and to participate in all class activities.  I also expect you to be familiar with the high school biology materials covered in the A&P Assessment Exam.  Class time will not be used to review this material.  It is important for each student to participate actively in class activities to gain the most from them. So jump in and get your hands on the stuff, engage your mind, talk and discuss.

Passive behavior ¹ learning!

 

To pass the course (with a grade of 70% C), you should expect to spend at least 3-4 hours outside of class for every hour spent in class.  For this class, that means a minimum of 18-24 hours of quality study time outside of class per week to work through PowerPoint lectures, complete homework assignments and lab reports, read the textbook, prepare for and complete lab activities, attend open lab, study the material, and prepare for exams and lab practicals.   Attending open lab is necessary for almost everyone. 

 

Withdrawal Policy:

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he/she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

 

Per state law, any student taking a class for the third time or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall 2002 may be charged a higher tuition rate for that course.  This is the Rule of Three or Third Course Attempt.  There is more information at:                     http://www.austincc.edu/support/admissions/thirdattempt/index.php

 

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count toward this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.  This is the Texas Six Drop Rule.

 

Student-Initiated Withdrawal:

You are responsible for monitoring your progress in the course and determining if you need to withdraw.  You are responsible for the paperwork. If you decide to withdraw from the class, you will complete this activity through Online Services.  If you stop attending class and do not withdraw yourself from the course, you will end up with a course grade of F. Please make sure you withdraw from the lecture section and the lab section.

 

The last day to withdraw without leaving a “W” on your transcript is September 12, 2018.  If you withdraw by this date, you do not have to worry about the six-course withdrawal rule.

 

The last day to withdraw for the semester (the Final Withdrawal Date) is November 26, 2018.  If you withdraw between September 13 and November 26, you will get a W on your transcript and it will count toward the six course withdrawal limit. 

 

Instructor-Initiated Withdrawal:

You will be withdrawn from the course if:

(1) I do not receive your signed student information sheets by the end of the third class period,

(2) I do not receive your signed safety contract by the end of the third class period.  You must    have completed safety training during the first week of class.

(3) You do not complete safety training by the end of the first week,

(4) You do not provide the required proof of prerequisite by the stated deadline,

(5) Safety policies are not followed in lab or in lecture,

(6) A student is disruptive in class, creating an environment that is not conducive for learning, ot

(7) You do not attend three labs. Please be advised that labs may start 10-20 minutes early.

 

I reserve the right to drop students who: (1) stop attending class or (2) miss exams and/or lab practicals without scheduling and completing makeups or (3) miss three labs or (4) do not turn in three lab reports.

 

If you are dropped for such reasons, you will not be reinstated into the course. Retroactive withdrawals will not be given in this class.  

 

Reinstatement Policy:  If I drop you for any reason, I will not reinstate you.

 


 

Incomplete Grade Policy: 

An instructor may reward a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course.  An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester.  The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

 

Incomplete grades are rarely given in this class, will be given solely at my discretion, and only if a major emergency comes up towards the end of the semester after the withdrawal deadline. 

 

An incomplete (I) will be assigned only if:

1) You have a valid reason and I agree to give an incomplete grade,

2) You request an incomplete, with written documentation,

3) You have completed more than 70% of the course work,

4) You have at least a C (70%) average on completed work, and

5) The reason for your request occurred after the official drop deadline for the semester,

6) You provide all documentation and sign the required form prior to the last day of class.

 

Be aware that incompletes that are not finished convert automatically to F grades, regardless of your class average when you request the incomplete.  Once you receive an incomplete grade, it will not be converted into a withdrawal for any reason.

 

Student Discipline:

Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning.   Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day.  In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class.  ACC’s policy on student discipline can be found on the ACC website at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow/

 

ACCeID: 

You will need an ACCeID to use the Blackboard site and ACC Online.  If you don't already have an ACCeID, go to the ACCeID Manager Login at:

https://acceid.austincc.edu/idm/user/login.jsp

 

Click on "First-Time Login" and follow the instructions.  You must be able to access Blackboard immediately in this class. 

 

Use of ACC Email
All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACC mail, including instructions on setting up an account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

 

Blackboard Site:

A Blackboard site has been set up for this class.   You will be using Blackboard extensively to access lecture and lab materials, homework assignments, and other materials for study. Grades and announcements will be posted on Blackboard.  I will also use Blackboard to send e-mails to the class.  For this reason, you must use your ACC e-mail address.  That is the only e-mail address that Blackboard will use and the only e-mail address that will be used to send out official notices and feedback.  Information about the ACC e-mail can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/google/

 

Important:  All ACC instructors can communicate with students only through the official ACC e-mail addresses.  I cannot respond to an e-mail from another address. 

 

You can have your ACC e-mail forwarded to another e-mail address if you prefer.  See more information at:  http://www.austincc.edu/google/faq.php

 

To get started on Blackboard, go to the login site at: http://acconline.austincc.edu/  and click on the “Student Guide – Getting Started with Blackboard” link.   This will help you set up your Blackboard account and get you to the course site.

 

You are expected to check Blackboard (Bb) regularly.  You can use Bb to send e-mails to me.  I will post lecture PowerPoint Presentations, lecture assignments, and lab materials on Bb. Hard copies will not be provided in class. You should use Blackboard to keep track of your grades. I will post results in Blackboard as soon as I have graded them.  Blackboard will calculate your point total and current average. Due to privacy issues, I cannot discuss your grades by phone or e-mail.  I encourage you to come to office hours to discuss your grades and go over questions.

 

Tips on How to Succeed in This Class

  • Make and use a study schedule. 
  • Attend every class and be on time.  Don’t leave early. 
  • Learn as you go. By the weekend, you should know the material covered that week.
  • Use active learning.  Make flash cards or use the Cornell system of note-taking. Quiz yourself. Make simple models or play toys to help you with concepts.
  • Short study periods every day are much more effective than one long study session just before the exam.  Don’t wait until the day before the exam to ask for help.
  • Don’t start over at the beginning of the material every time you study. Start where you left off.  That way, you cover all of the material. 
  • When you go back to study all of the material, flag problem areas with Post-It notes and keep reviewing.  Then, go back and study those flagged areas more intensively.
  • Once you have learned a concept and understand it, don’t keep reviewing it again and again.  If you’ve got the concept, use your study time wisely to study something else.
  • Study your homework and study questions. You can look over your homework by using My Grades in Bb. Keep your paper-based instructions and use them to review for the final exam.
  • Know the formulas used in the labs. Use dimensional analysis on all problems.
  • Schedule a regular time to attend open lab.  Most students who succeed in this class come to open lab 1-2 times per week.  This is where you have an opportunity to look over the lab materials during open lab study time.  Most students need this time in order to master the lab objectives.  When you are studying for lab, you are studying for lecture.
  • Use the tutors in the Learning Lab to help you with lecture materials.  You will find their web site at:  http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/

            You will find the tutoring schedule for all ACC Learning Labs at this website: 

http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php

          Scroll down to “Specialized Tutoring Schedules” and click on “Anatomy & Physiology”.       This will take you to the latest schedule for open labs and tutors at all ACC campuses.  The instructor will also post the Anatomy & Physiology Open Lab/Tutoring schedule in

          Blackboard once it becomes available for the semester and if it is revised.

          At RRC, open labs are usually held on Fridays in room 3325.00 from 8 am to 3 pm.

Lab-Specific Policies

 

Labs:  Labs are taught in a student-oriented independent approach.  This means each lab will cover certain topics but you will be expected to direct your own learning and determine how best to meet the lab objectives. I encourage you to prepare in advance so you can get the most out of each lab.  Some labs are physiology-based labs and you will work in groups to complete the physiology activities. This semester, the lab and lecture schedules have been integrated to enhance student learning. Please pay careful attention to the lab schedule and plan on going to lab during almost every class day.

 

You need to bring your lab materials, your textbook and your photographic atlas to each lab.   You are expected to work cooperatively with other students in a lab group to complete the assignment in the time allotted.   You will be expected to actively participate in all labs and follow all safety and cleanup protocols.

 

If you are late and miss safety instructions for the day’s lab, you will not be able to participate in the lab and will have to leave. You must wear closed shoes to ALL labs or you will have to leave. If safety eyewear is needed for a lab and you do not have it, you will have to leave.  Safety eyewear cannot be shared.  If you have to leave lab for these reasons and miss points, you will not be able to make up those points at a later time.  There are no make-ups for missed labs, so you will not be able to earn credit for any dissection labs that you miss. 

 

General Guidelines for Lab Practicals:

Lab practicals will be given on the same day as the lecture exam.   If you are late to a lab practical, you will not be given extra time.  We will meet in the hallway before the practical begins for general instructions.  After the practical is over, we will review the practical together and go over the correct answers.  This is your opportunity to ask questions about the practical.

Please follow these general guidelines when taking a practical:

(1)     No talking in the lab room unless asking the instructor a question.

(2)     Leave all books and belongings (including watches & cell phones) on the side counter or

         instructor-designated area.

(3)     You will be given a clipboard for your answer sheet.  Keep your answer sheet private.

(4)     There are stations set up for anatomical structures. Usually, you have one minute at each

station. There will be a limited amount of time at the end to go back and check answers. Only one student will be allowed at a station at a time and your time will be limited.

(5)        If the unit included physiology-based labs, there will be questions over those labs and lab

reports on the unit practical. Follow the instructions. Calculations must show the formula

and use dimensional analysis when converting units.

(6)     While we are doing the timed part of the practical, don’t move until I give you a signal.

(7)     Follow the directions on the cards. Follow the arrows on the cards when you move.

(8)     Don’t touch ANYTHING except the microscope fine focus. Don’t pick anything up.  You will have to leave the lab practical if you repeatedly pick up lab materials. If asked to leave, your grade will be based on the questions you have already answered.  You will not be allowed to replace the practical grade.

(9)     If there is a problem, raise your hand immediately.  If I don’t see you right away, please get my attention verbally.

(10)   Spelling and neatness count.  If I cannot read an answer, it will be counted wrong.  Do not abbreviate unless it is a standard abbreviation.  If you are not sure your answer is specific enough, give both a more general and a more specific answer for the question.

Lab Safety

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

 

You will receive safety training in your lab room prior to working with any hazards such as chemicals or microbes. If you miss in-class safety training and do not make it up as scheduled by your instructor you will be dropped from the class and not reinstated. If you show up on lab days without appropriate safety eyewear and shoes, you will not be able to participate in lab or remain in the room during class.

 

Safety training is mandatory for all students.

¨  You will receive general safety training during the first week of class.  Safety training

      will be held during the first week of lab.

¨  If you miss the general safety training and blood safety training, you may not be able

      to attend labs until you have completed the general safety training. You will not be able             to attend any labs with blood, other biohazards or chemicals until you have completed the

      blood safety training. This applies to students who have added the course during adds and

      drops, as well as students who were not present on the scheduled day for safety training. 

      Alternate safety training times will be posted in Blackboard. Get in touch with me

      immediately to schedule an alternate       time for safety training. A limited number of general

      safety training sessions are scheduled outside of regular class hours. It will then be your

      responsibility to make arrangements to attend any scheduled safety training.  ACC safety

      rules require that safety training must occur within the lab room for       the course. Make-up

      safety training must be scheduled around other lab activities. Makeup blood safety training    will have to be scheduled with the instructor. You must complete safety training by the       end of the first week or you risk being dropped from the course.

¨  Any lab points missed because you have not completed safety training cannot be made up.

¨  Dissection labs and labs involving chemicals require the use of safety eyewear.

¨  If you do not have your safety eyewear and the lab requires them, you will not be able

     to attend the lab.  

¨   You must wear closed shoes in order to attend ALL labs. Otherwise, you will have to

      leave the lab and you will not earn any points for the lab.  Also, you may be required by the

      instructor to wear a lab apron, depending on the lab or your attire.

¨  If you violate a safety policy, I will withdraw you from the class.

¨  If I do not have a safety contract from you by the end of the third lecture class period, I

      willwithdraw you from the class.

¨  If dropped for safety reasons, you will not be reinstated into the class.

Lab Cleanup:  

You are required to follow the clean-up protocols for each lab.  Be aware that points may be deducted from your grade for failing to clean up after lab.  You will be assigned a microscope and you are expected to follow the correct procedures when you put it away. 

 

In general, these are the things you need to do before leaving lab:

1)      Put away all slides, microscopes, models, books, charts and specimens. 

2)      When putting away microscopes:

          a. Turn off the microscope before unplugging the cord.

          b. Fold the electrical cord loosely. Fasten with velcro strip or wrapping cord.

          c. Put the lowest power objective in place.

          d. Remove any microscope slide and return it to its appropriate location.

          e. Put on the microscope cover.

          f. Return the microscope to its proper location in the cabinet.

3)      For physiology labs, follow the instructions in your lab report.

4)      Wash and dry dissecting equipment and put them away.  Wash dissecting trays and pans

          and leave to dry on drying racks.

5)      Discard dissected tissues in the designated biowaste container, not in the sink or in the

          regular trash can.

6)      Discard preservative fluid in the designated container, not in the sink.

7)      Wash off the lab bench if you have been dissecting.

8)      Wash your hands before leaving lab.

9)      Follow all instructions written on the board or given by your instructor.

 

 

Student Injury Insurance:

Students enrolled in lab and field courses are covered by student insurance if they are injured as a result of the lab or field activity.  The instructor will provide the student with the necessary forms and complete an injury report for the office of Environment, Health, Safety and Insurance.  There is a small deductible.  You are covered by a student accident insurance policy if you are physically injured by an accident during A&P lab that was caused by the lab activity. 

 

 

Open Labs:  Hours for open lab will be posted during the first week of class. All ACC campuses that teach Anatomy & Physiology have open lab hours.  You may attend open lab at any ACC campus.  The open labs may or may not have an A&P tutor available.  Cancellations may occur due to illness or work schedules of the tutor.  Children are not permitted in the lab rooms and are not allowed to be in the building unsupervised.

 

All ACC lab rooms has an occupancy limit of 25 (24 students plus the tutor) at all times.  This occupancy limit is mandated by the college.  This occupancy limit will be enforced.  Open labs are on a first-come-first-served basis. Students who are in the lab will not be asked to leave to allow late-comers into the room. Students are allowed to attend any open lab at any campus, as long as there is space.

 

At RRC, open lab hours are on Friday in RRC 3325, usually from 8 am to 3 pm.

 


 

ACC Academic Policies and Services

 

Concealed Handguns and Campus Carry Policy:

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

 

Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.

 

IMPORTANT: BIOL 2402 (A&P 2) classes are held in an area designated as an exclusion zone as defined by state law or the college’s concealed handgun policy. Concealed carry is prohibited in exclusion zones. Concealed weapons must be stored in a secure place as defined by college policy prior to entering the classroom, studio, or learning space.

 

Refer to the concealed handgun policy online at www.austincc.edu/campuscarry

 

Bad Weather:

If classes are cancelled because of bad weather, ACC notifies instructors and students on the ACC homepage (http://www.austincc.edu) and on local radio and television stations. 

 

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty:

A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution.  Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression.  Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents.  Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend on the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college.  See the Student Standards of Conduct and Discipline Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow

 

I take acts of scholastic dishonesty very seriously in this class.

 

Student Rights and Responsibilities:

Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association.  These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process.  Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment.  This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student.  As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

 

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.
 

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

 

Statement on Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office of Students Accessibility Services (SAS).  Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.

 

Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided.  Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.

 

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at http://www.austincc.edu/sas

 

If accommodations must be made for lab practicals, you will probably take the lab practical on the scheduled day at an alternate time when the lab is not in use.  Arrangements must be made in advance with the instructor to ensure the lab room and a suitable proctor are available.

 

Note to SAS students in this class:  Please be aware that lecture exams will be placed only in the RRC testing center. You are required to take your lecture exams on the same days as other students.  Please see the schedule for dates.  

 

Student and Instructional Services
ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/support

 

Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/


ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor

 

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

 

ACC Policy Concerning Copyrighted Materials:

All class materials provided on the instructor’s web page, Blackboard, CD, and/or in printed form (labs, objectives, assignments, etc.) are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the written consent of the copyright holder.  This may be the instructor, ACC, or a publisher.  Reproduction consists of photocopying, scanning and copying files, or posting on a server or web site.  Students currently registered for this section have permission to print one copy of course materials for their own personal use.  No permission is given for posting any course materials on web sites.

 

Each student currently enrolled in this section of Anatomy & Physiology 2 is hereby given permission to download and print course materials from the Blackboard site for his/her own use.  Students do not have my permission to post any course materials on any web site.

 


 

BLOOM’S TAXONOMY

 

1.00     KNOWLEDGE (remembering previously learned material)

            1.10  Knowledge of specifics

                        1.11 Knowledge of terms

                        1.12 Knowledge of specific facts

 

            1.20  Knowledge of ways and means of dealing with specifics

                        1.21  Knowledge of conventions

                        1.22  Knowledge of trends and sequences

                        1.23  Knowledge of classifications and categories

                        1.24  Knowledge of criteria

                        1.25  Knowledge of methodology

 

            1.30  Knowledge of the universals and abstractions in a field of study

                        1.31  Knowledge of principles and generalizations

                        1.32  Knowledge of theories and structures

 

2.00     COMPREHENSION  (grasping the meaning of material)

            2.10  Translation (converting from one form to another)

                        2.11 Interpretation (explaining or summarizing material)

                        2.12  Extrapolation (extending the meaning beyond the data)

 

3.00     APPLICATION  (using information in concrete situations)

 

4.00     ANALYSIS  (breaking down material into its parts)

            4.10  Analysis of elements  (identifying the parts)

            4.20  Analysis of relationships (identifying the relationships)

            4.30  Analyis of organizational principles (identifying the way the parts are organized)

 

5.00     SYNTHESIS (putting parts together into a whole)

                        5.10  Production of a unique communication

                        5.20  Production of a plan or proposed set of operations

                        5.30  Derivation of a set of abstract relationships

 

6.00     EVALUATION  (judging the value of a thing for a given purpose using definite criteria)

                        6.10  Judgments in terms of internal evidence

                        6.20  Judgments in terms of external criteria

 

What is Bloom’s Taxonomy?  This is a standard model that attempts to place cognitive skills (mental thinking skills) into categories.  Bloom’s Taxonomy has six levels of thinking, going from the simplest level of thinking (knowledge) to the most complex level (evaluation).    Each level requires more of our thinking skills and incorporates the previous levels as well.  When people use the terms “problem-solving” or “critical thinking,” they are usually referring to these higher-level thinking skills. 

 

There are several other models for cognitive skills but Bloom’s Taxonomy is widely used.  In college, students are expected to work beyond the knowledge level (lowest category) and use higher-level thinking skills.  See Blackboard for specific examples of how questions over the same material can be written at different levels.


A&P 2 Homework Schedule

Fall 2018

Homework

# Points

Opens

Deadline

Homework #1 Endocrine

15

Aug 28

Sep 11

Homework #2 Heart anatomy

15

Aug 28

Sep 13

Homework #3 Blood

15

Aug 28

Sep 18

Homework #4 Heart physiology

15

Sep 18

Oct 2

Homework #5 Blood vessel anatomy

15

Sep 18

Oct 4

Homework #6 Blood vessel physiology

15

Sep 18

Oct 9

Homework #7 Lymphatic

15

Sep 18

Oct 16

Homework #8 Respiratory anatomy

15

Oct 11

Oct 23

Homework #9 Respiratory physiology

15

Oct 11

Nov 1

Homework #10 Digestive anatomy

15

Oct 11

Nov 6

Homework #11 Digestive physiology

15

Oct 11

Nov 8

Homework #12 Renal anatomy

15

Oct 11

Nov 13

Homework #13 Renal physiology

15

Nov 13

Nov 29

Homework #14 Fluid/Acid-Base

15

Nov 13

Dec 4

Homework #15 Male reproductive

15

Nov 13

Dec 11

Homework #16 Female reproductive

15

Nov 13

Dec 11

 

All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class (5:30 pm).

Note:    The number of homework assignments and points per assignment may change over the course of the semester. Any changes will be posted on Blackboard.

 

 

 

A&P 2 Lecture Schedule

Fall 2018

Date

Lecture Topic

Narrated PowerPoint

Readings in Textbook

Aug 28

Introduction; Endocrine 1

Optional PP

Chapter 16

Aug 30

Finish Endocrine 1; Endocrine 2

Narrated Endocrine 3 PP

Chapter 16

Sep 4

Finish Endocrine 2; start Endocrine 4

 

Chapter 16

Sep 6

Endocrine 4

Optional PP

Chapter 18 (pp. 670-687)

Sep 11

Cardiovascular: Heart Anatomy and Blood 1

 

Chapter 17

Sep 13

Cardiovascular: Blood 1 and Blood 2

Optional PPs

Chapter 17

Sep 18

Exam 1

 

 

Sep 20

CV: Heart Physiology 1

 

Chapter 18

Sep 25

CV: Heart Physiology 2 and 3

Optional PP

Chapter 18

Sep 27

CV: Blood Vessels 1 Anatomy

 

Chapter 19

Oct 2

CV: Blood Vessels 2 and 3 Physiology

 

Chapter 19

Oct 4

CV: Blood Vessels 4 Physiology

 

Chapter 19

Oct 9

Lymphatic System

 

Chapter 20

Oct 11

Respiratory System 1 Anatomy (Unit 3)

 

Chapter 22

Oct 16

Exam 2

 

 

Oct 18

Respiration System 2 Ventilation

 

Chapter 22

Oct 23

Respiration System 3 Exchange/Transport

 

Chapter 22

Oct 25

Respiratory System 4 Control of Ventilation

 

Chapter 22

Oct 30

Digestive System 1 Anatomy Overview

Narrated Digestive Sys Motility

Chapter 23

Nov 1

Digestive System 2 Digestive Organs

 

Chapter 23

Nov 6

Digestive System 3 Physiology

Narrated Digestive System 4 PP

Chapter 23

Nov 8

Urinary System Anatomy 1

Narrated Urinary Anatomy 2 PP

Chapter 25

Nov 13

Exam 3

 

 

Date

Lecture Topic

Narrated PowerPoint

Readings in Textbook

Nov 15

Urinary 2 Renal Physiology 1

 

Chapter 25

Nov 20

Urinary 3 Renal Physiology 2

Acid Base Balance (continued in lab)

 

Chapters 25 and 26

Nov 22

All ACC Campuses are Closed for Thanksgiving.

Nov 27

Fluid Balance

 

Chapter 26

Nov 29

 Reproductive System 1

 

Chapter 27

Dec 4

Reproductive System 2 Male Physiology

Optional PPs

Chapter 27

Dec 6

Reproductive System 3 Female Physiology

 

Chapter 27

Dec 11

Exam 4

Dec 13

Final Exam (Scheduled make-up practicals will be given after the comprehensive final.)

 

All ACC campuses will be closed for Labor Day, September 3.

All ACC campuses will be closed for Thanksgiving, November 22 through November 25.

Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W” is November 26.

 

Note 1:   Schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class or on Blackboard (Bb). In cases of bad weather, narrated PowerPoints may be posted on Bb.

Note 2:  Lecture exams and lab practical exams are given on the same day

 

 

A&P 2 Lab Schedule

Fall 2018

Date

Lab Topic

Narrated PowerPoints

Other Information

Aug 28

Lab 1: Safety training; Blood safety training; Endocrine anatomy

Narrated

Intro to Endocrine Slides PP

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 1

Sep 4

Lab 2: Blood safety quiz; Review CS #1; Heart anatomy/dissection

 

Safety/Blood safety quiz today  

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 2

Sep 11

Lab 3: Blood Anatomy and Hematology lab (physiology lab) 

Narrated Blood PP

Lab report due Sep 18 

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 3

Sep 18

Practical 1

Lab 4: Blood pressure & pulse (physiology)

 

Lab report due Sep 25

Sep 25

Lab 5: Cardiac frog lab (physiology)

 

Lab report due Oct 2

Oct 2

Lab 6: EKG lab (physiology)

Case Study #2 Rollie

 

Lab report due Oct 9

Oct 9

Lab 7: Blood vessels and

Lymphatic anatomy

Narrated Coronary Blood Vessels

Narrated Blood Vessels

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 7

Oct 16

Practical 2

Lab 8: Respiratory anatomy

 

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 8

Oct 23

Lab 9: Respiratory physiology (physiology)

 

Lab report due Oct 30

Oct 30

Lab 10: Digestive system anatomy

Narrated Digestive System

Anatomy PP

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 10

Nov 6

Lab 11: Urinary system anatomy

Narrated Urinary System

Anatomy 2 PP

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 11

Nov 13

Practical 3

Lab 12: Urinalysis lab (physiology)

 

Lab report due Nov 20

Date

Lab Topic

Narrated PowerPoint

Other Information

Nov 20

Lab 13: Case study lab (#3 Mr. Smith, #4 David, and #5 Acid-Base)

CS #6 Tori (possible take home)

 

Need textbook today in lab

Nov 27

Review Case Study #6

Lab 14: Reproductive system anatomy

Narrated Male Reproductive Anatomy PP

Narrated Female Reproductive Anatomy PP

¬ Practice Lab Quiz 14

Dec 4

Case Study #7 Jana

Lab 15: Cat dissection lab

 

$   Need textbook today

Dec 11

Practical 4

 

 

 

 

$               This symbol indicates that safety eyewear is required for this lab. Check lab write-ups for safety info.

¬                You will find a practice lab quiz in Bb over the anatomy material from this lab. This is an extra credit study tool.       

Note 1:       Schedule changes may occur during the semester and will be announced in class or on Bb.

Note 2:       Dissection labs, physiology labs, and case studies cannot be made up. Points are earned for dissection; physiology labs have lab reports; points are earned for participating with group members in case studies. If you are not in lab, you cannot earn these points. Late lab reports or assignments are not accepted.

Note 3:       Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in lab as instructed. If you are not wearing PPE, you will have to leave class and will not earn credit. Closed shoes are required for ALL labs and lab practical exams.

Note 4:       Makeup practicals are given on the last day of class (after final exam) and must be arranged in advance.

Note 5:       Some labs are longer than others. There will be days when we stop lecture early and move into lab. Also, if there is extra time following a lab, that time will be used for case studies, lecture, or other activities.