BENEDICT COLLEGE

COURSE OUTLINE

BIO 233-234  Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II; 6 Credit Hours

FALL 2007

 

 

DEPARTMENT:                   BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

COURSE NUMBER:            BIO 233  01

CREDIT HOURS:                 3.0

INSTRUCTOR:                     DR. LARRY L. LOWE

CLASS SCHEDULE:            LECTURE       TTH 9:30 – 10:45 AM ALU 302

OFFICE LOCATION:           ALU 201

OFFICE PHONE:                  (803) 705-4573

e-mail address:                      lowel@benedict.edu

OFFICE HOURS:                  T, TH: 1 – 3 PM, MWF: 11 AM – 12 Noon

                                      Other Times by Appointment only.

 

 

    REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

    Anatomy and Physiology, 7th Edition, by Seeley, Rod R., Stephens Trent D. and Tate Philip,           

     McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York, USA.

 

    Course Description:

 

    Part I

 

    The structural and functional characteristics of the eleven human organ systems are covered. Basic   concepts of the human body are presented to non-science majors. Principal topics covered include levels of organization, support, movement, and integration. This course does not count as a  biology elective for biology major or minor requirements. Prerequisite: BIO 140 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the instructor.

 

    PART II

 

     This is a continuation of Human Anatomy & Physiology I. Topics include coordination, processing, and reproduction. This course does not count as a biology elective for biology major or minor requirements. Prerequisite: BIO 233 with a grade of “C” or better.

 

 

      Introduction:

 

      In order to understand the subject matter clearly, students should read the assigned chapters from the textbook for each unit before and after the classroom lecture period. In addition, the student should make written notes of lectures including from the readings of textbook, supplementary books and scientific journals. The student should learn the new terminology with definitions. Finally, the student should periodically review the lecture notes and textbook assignments.

 

 

General Objectives:

 

Upon completion of the course the individual should  achieve the following objectives:

 

1.      Understand the language of anatomy & physiology through the analysis of terms relevant to the study of the structure and function of the human body.

 

2.      Describe and discuss the eleven human organ systems – anatomically and physiologically.

 

3.      Relate and apply this knowledge to problems common to the fields of social work, health, therapeutic recreation, and physical education.

 

 

Textbook Discussion Topics:

 

 Part I (BIO 233)

 

1.      The Human Organism.

2.      The Chemical Basis of Life.

3.      Structure & Function of the Cell.

4.      Histology: The Study of Tissues.

5.      Integumentary System.

6.      Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue.

7.      Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy.

8.      Articulations and Movement.

9.      Receptor Responses and Membrane Potential.

10.  Muscular System: Histology & Physiology.

11.  Muscular System: Gross Anatomy.

12.  Functional Organization of the Nervous Tissue.

 

Part II  (BIO 234)

 

13.  Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord.

14.  Peripheral Nervous System: Cranial Nerves and Spinal Nerves.

15.  The Senses.

16.  Autonomic Nervous System.

17.  Functional Organization of the Endocrine System.

18.  Endocrine Glands.

19.  Cardiovascular System: Blood.

20.  Cardiovascular System: The Heart.

21.  Cardiovascular System: Peripheral Circulation and Regulation

22.  Lymphatic System and Immunity.

23.  Respiratory System.

24.  Digestive System.

25.  Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation.

26.  Urinary System.

27.  Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance.

28.  Reproductive System.

 

Activities:

 

1. Students are required to answer the content review questions that appear at the end of each

            chapter.

2. Students are required to review the supplementary audio-visual materials and or review relevant

            technical articles and write report related to each topic as assigned by the instructor.

 

 

Evaluation Procedures:

 

An examination covering the lecture and assignment work will be given upon completion of each unit/chapter.  The unit/chapter examination will cover the subject matter discussed after the previous unit/chapters examination. In other words, no unit/chapter examination will include all the lecture and assignment material discussed during the entire semester except for the final.  The final examination will cover all the lecture and assignment material taught during the entire semester.

 

All answers of examinations and assignment reports should be written in Standard English. Evaluation of all written work will be based on the correct use of grammar and the accuracy of technical information

 

GRADING SYSTEM:

 

90% or above = A

80 to 89.9% = B

70 to 79.9% = C

 60 to 69.9% = D

59.9% or below = F

 

The college's SE2 grading policy will be used in the grading system in this course.

 

Students are expected to complete the assigned work within the time framework established by the instructor.

There will be no extra credit given to any student during the course.

Student Requirements:

 

1.       ATTENDANCE: Students are required to attend class regularly, punctually, and not to leave class early. Any student leaving class early will be marked absent. Absences must be excused by the Dean of students from the Division of Student Affairs located in the Administration Building-, Room 102. Official Excuses must be Presented to the instructor within one week after the student returns to class. Excuses submitted after the one-week time frame may no longer be considered valid. Obtaining an official excuse does not excuse a student from the assignments missed during the absence. As attendance is part of the effort grade, TWO (2) points will be deducted each time a student misses lecture class from the sixth absence onward (Final Grading).

Students are expected to come and settle down in the lecture class within the first five minutes of class starting time. Students coming in within the next ten minutes will be considered tardy. Two (2) tardiness will be considered as one (1)  absent. Students will not be allowed to enter lecture class who are more than fifteen minutes late.

 

 

2.  EXAMINATION POLICY: Examinations will be given only on the days they are scheduled. Make-up examinations will only be given to students with an official excuse. Students caught cheating or helping others will earn a ZERO on the test/exam.

 

3.  ASSIGNMENTS: All students are required to complete the assignments within the time frame set by the instructor. The instructor is under no obligation to accept late assignments. Sharing of information with others on any assignment will lead to sharing of grades.

 

4.      BONUS POINTS:  Students are encouraged to use technology. Students can earn ten (10) bonus points towards their effort grade for completing assigned work through http://benedict.blackboard.com

 

 

 General Instructions / Guidelines for Students:

 

1.  Bring your textbook to your lecture class.

2. Take exams / tests on the scheduled date.

3. Students are required to come to class / lab on time. Remember, attendance and class participation,  are part of your final grades. Students must provide official college excuses to the instructor.

4. Students are expected to sign the attendance roll when they come to

class .

5. Please keep all questions not related to the topic being discussed (i.e., excuses, late work, or other issues) until the end of the class.

6. Do not wear head phones or other such devices in class and keep cell phones turned off.

7. Class disruptions in any form will not be tolerated. Disruptive students will be asked to leave the class.

Success Equals Effort_ Grading Policy

   

  Course: Human Anatomy & Physiology  (BIO 233)   Instructor: Dr. Larry L. Lowe

   The Grading has 2 components:                                             Effort & Knowledge.

    Knowledge Grade: 60%                                                       Effort Grade: 40%

    Total: 100%

 

 

Effort Indicators

 

     1. Class Attendance: 10%

2. Home work completed & turned in as directed: 35%

3. Class work/work sheets completed & turned in as directed: 35%

4. Assignments completed & turned as directed: 20%

 

Knowledge Indicators

 

1.      Chapter Test/Quiz Scores:  50%

2.      Mid-term Test Score: 20%

3.      Final Exam Score:  20%

4.       Assignment Scores:  10%

 

(Scores allotted to each component of effort and knowledge indicator is subject to change).

      
Grading Scale:

                                        Effort Grade Scale                                    Knowledge Grade Scale

Low

Letter Grade

Score

 

90

A

80

B

70

C

60

D

0

F

 

Low

 

Letter

Grade

Score

 

 

90

 

A

80

 

B

70

 

C

60

 

D

0

 

F

 

 

 

 

Implementation of Grades

 

Each student is assigned a numerical grade for effort and a numerical grade for knowledge by inputting grades into the excel grade book. The excel electronic grade book will calculate the student’s letter grade for effort, knowledge, and the final grade.

 

 

Useful Resources:

     

     BOOKS

 

1.        Carola, R. et al.: Human Anatomy and Physiology. McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York, NY, 1992.

2.      Eckert, R. et al.: Animal Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations. W.H. Freeman and Company, New York, NY, 1988.

     3. Fox, S.I.: Human Physiology. Wm. C. Brown Publishers, Dubuque, IA,, 2006.

4. Gaudin, A.J., and Jones, K.C.: Human Anatomy and Physiology. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., Orlando, FL, 1989.

5. Guyton, A.C., and Hall, J.H. Human Physiology and Mechanism of Disease. Wm. C. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, P A. 1997.

6. Harris, L.C.: Concepts in Zoology. Harper Collins Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, 1992.

7. Hole, J.W.: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Wm. C. Brown Publishers, Dubuque, IA, 1995.

8. Marieb, E.N.: Human Anatomy and Physiology. The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., Redwood City, CA, 1995.

 9. Marieb, E.N.: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., Redwood City, CA, 1997.

10. Rhoades, R., and Pflanzer, R.: Human Physiology. Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia, PA., 1989.

11. Rischer, C.E. and Easton, T .A.: Focus on Human Biology. Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., New York, NY, 1992.

12. Tortora, G.J.: Principles of Human Anatomy. Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., New York, NY, 1992.

13. Tortora G.J.: Introduction to the Human Body: The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., New York, NY, 1991.

14. Vander, A.J., et at.: The Mechanisms of Body Function. McGraw-Hil1 Publishing Company, New York, NY, 1994.

 

   SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

 

  1. American Biology Teacher                                           
  2. American Journal of Epidemiology
  3. American Journal of Physiology
  4. American Journal of Public Health
  5. American Zoologist
  6. Health
  7. Human Biology
  8. Journal of Applied Nutrition
  9. Journal of Applied Physiology
  10. Journal of Experimental Biology
  11. Journal of Food Science
  12. Nature
  13. Preventive Medicine
  14. Quarterly Review of Biology
  15. Science
  16. Scientific American