Lab Syllabus

                                                                                                                                                    

COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT  
2200 W. University, McKinney, Texas 75070
2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75074

9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, Texas 75034

LAB SECTION SYLLABUS- On Line

 

COURSE NUMBER:     BIOL 2404

COURSE TITLE:      Human Anatomy and Physiology Basics

CREDIT HOURS:   

LECTURE HOURS:  
LAB HOURS:
   
CLN/REC HOURS:
0


PREREQUISITE:
SRGT 1301 (Medical Terminology)    
CO-REQUISITE:
SRGT 1301


CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
  
BIOL 2404  Human Anatomy and Physiology Basics

A one-semester course surveying the structure and function of the human body, including discussion and study of cells, tissues, organs, and systems.

Not intended for allied health or science majors. 

Lab required.  4 credit hours.


TEXTBOOK:   Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology,
current edition, Marieb (lecture text). Book Photo Link

You may purchase textbooks at the college bookstore or contact the book publisher Addison Wesley/Benjamin Cummings.

You do not need to purchase a lab book. The lecture text will be used for lecture and lab.
The lab exercises will be available on the instructor's web site.

Materials:

  • Web access for Internet exercises, handouts, reviews, and exams/quizzes from instructor.
  • 56K modem and access to Broadband DSL or cable
  • Reliable computer and peripherals (monitor, printer, storage devices)

 

SUGGESTED REFERENCE BOOKS: 

The Merck Manual, current edition

Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary

Other resources:
College library for computer use and ALC for models and slides

Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Book: A Complete Study Guide, by Elaine Marieb


SUPPLIES:

Storage: Disc (floppy or zip) or Flash/Jumb Drives to keep copies of lab reports, worksheets, papers, and handouts

6.x Browser (Internet Explorer, do not use Netscape Navigator), WWW access, Internet access, email access that is capable of sending, recieving, and opening attachments.

MS office programs (word, excel, power point), version 2000 or higher

Additional plug-ins (Adobe Acrobat, Flash, Shockwave, etc.) will be required and are free downloads.
See the lecture syllabus for links to these websites.


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this course is to facilitate the understanding of the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology for NON-Science majors. The main focus will be on fundamental information concerning the human body, with emphasis on scientific technology and terminology as used in biomedical applications.  The laboratory will emphasize learning body structures and functions through examination of models, graphic representations and charts, general knowledge of microscopic histological anatomy, and observation of dissection of selected animal organs and systems. 

Course activities and knowledge objectives address increasing each student's competency in reading, writing, critical thinking, and analysis.  Experiential learning activities are utilized as a means of instruction in laboratory components of courses and through research, class projects, and skill building exercises with problem analysis. 

The SCANS skill building philosophy of establishing a foundation of basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities are addressed, as reported above, in each course.  The mastery of five identified competencies:  resource identification, interpersonal skills, information acquisition and use, systems understanding and use, and knowledge of current technology are necessary to complete course requirements.


COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

The laboratory will have two (2) comprehensive practical examinations to assess student understanding of lab materials and methods, in addition to weekly or biweekly lab quizzes (10 reqired) and at least four (4) typed lab reports (possibly more) as required by the lab instructor.  The instructor has the option of giving the lab quizzes over material covered in the previous lab(s) or to be covered in that week's upcoming lab, so students should be prepared for a quiz on that week's material before logging onto the lab exercises.  The laboratory section grade will be integrated with the lecture grade to produce the overall course grade at the end of the semester.


METHOD OF PRESENTATION:

Laboratory discussions, exercises using graphics (drawings, photos), and observation of gross and histological specimens will involve student participation. 
Additional web sites will be used to enhance student understanding of scientific topics. 
Supplemental materials (such as films, slides, transparencies, computer software and videos) are available for use in the Alternative Learning Center [ALC] of the libraries at the Spring Creek Campus in Plano or the Central Park Campus in McKinney.


METHOD OF EVALUATION:

Overall course grade:     

Lecture section 65% and Lab section 35%


Lab:     

2 major practical exams -- 25% each = 50% of lab grade

10 or more quizzes -- 25% of lab grade  

4 or more reports -- 25% of lab grade

Participation -- to be included in the lecture portion of the course,
see lecture syllabus and addendum


ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Laboratory work is mandatory for all students.  Individual conflicts with this policy are to be discussed with the instructor.  Missed lab reports, lab quizzes, and lab practicals will be counted as zeros in figuring the lab grade. 
No lab work and assignments will be dropped.  If a student misses a lab practical or more than three lab assignment periods in the semester, that student will be strongly urged to drop the course, as he/she will likely fail.

Participation in lecture on line discussions will also include laboratory discussion of that week’s topic.


IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTIES:

First contact your instructor.  If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact the divisional secretary at your campus.  The Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences office phone numbers are 972-548-6880 at Central Park Campus, 972-881-5880 at Spring Creek Campus, and 972-377-1580 at Preston Ridge Campus. 

The Dean of this division is Dr. Cameron Neal. 
His office is located in F135 at the Spring Creek Campus. 

We will all be happy to assist you.


AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities.  This college will adhere to all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity.  It is the student=s responsibility to contact the ACCESS Office (G-200) or 972-881-5898, (TTY - 972-881-5950) in a timely manner if he/she desires to arrange for accommodation.


ACADEMIC ETHICS :

The college may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of material's as one's own work that is not one's own.
Scholastic dishonesty may involve one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and/or falsifying academic records.

Cheatiing is willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination, illicitily obtaining examination questions in advance, using someone else's work for assignments as if it were one's own, copying computer disks or files, and any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.

Plagiarism is the use of the author's words or ideas as if they were one's own without giving credit to the source, including but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.

Contact Barbara Money, Dean of Students, at 972.881.5771 for the student disciplinary process and procedures or consult the CCCCD Student handbook.


BIOLOGY 2404 - HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY BASICS

LABORATORY SCHEDULE – On Line

Week
Topic
Assignments
1

Safety, SOAP, Metric, Medical Terminology

Human Body

Exercise 1

Chapter 1, Exercise 2

2

Basic Chemistry

Cells and the Microscope

Chapter 2, Exercise 3

Chapter 3, Exercise 4

3

Tissues

Membranes

Chapter 3, Exercise 5

Chapter 4, Exercise 5

4

Nervous System : CNS

Nervous System : PNS

Chapter 7, Exercise 6a

Chapter 7, Exercise 6b

5

Somatic and Special Senses

Integumentary System

Chapter 8, Exercise 7

Chapter 4, Exercise 8

6

Skeletal System : Axial

Skeletal System: Appendicular

Chapter 5, Exercise 9

Chapter 5, Exercise 9

7
Muscular System Chapter 6, Exercise 10
8

Endocrine System

Lab Practical I

Chapter 9, Exercise 11

Covering weeks 1-7 topics

9

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels

Chapter 10, Exercise 12

Chapter 11, Exercise 13

Chapter 11, Exercise 14

10

Lymphatic System

Immune System

Chapter 12, Exercise 15

Chapter 12, Exercise 16

11

Respiratory

Digestive: Primary

Chapter 13, Exercise 17

Chapter 14, Exercise 18

12

Digestive: Accessory

Digestive: Metabolism

Chapter 14, Exercise 19

Chapter 14, Exercise 20

13
Urinary Chapter 15, Exercise 21
14

Reproduction: Male

Reproduction : Female

Chapter 16, Exercise 22

Chapter 16, Exercise 23

15

Development

Genetics

Lab Practical II

Chapter 16, Exercise 24

Exercise 25

Covering weeks 8-15 topics

Chapters refer to textbook chapters
Exercises refer to online lab exercises

Check current semester calendar to check on quiz dates, lab practical dates, report due dates, Holidays, and last day to drop.

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