Biol 1724: Anatomy and Physiology II

Spring, 2005

Week

Topics

Jan 10

Introduction: The Cell

Jan 17

Basic Mechanisms: Diffusion

Jan 24

Basic Mechanisms: Osmosis

Jan 31

Membrane Potential

Feb 2

Neurophysiology

Feb 7

TEST 1

Feb 14

Synaptic Transmission

Feb 21

Motor Systems: Muscles

Feb 28

Muscle

Mar 9

TEST 2

Mar 7

The Heart

Mar 21

Cardiovascular

Mar 28

Blood, Immune System

Mar 30

Test 3

Apr 4

Respiratory System

Apr 11

Renal Physiology

Apr 18

Digestive System

Apr 25

Endocrinology

May 2

Reproduction

May 4

Test 4

Course description:

BIOL 2402 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II: A sequel to Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 2401). Study of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on physiology. Designed for students in the ACC health science programs. Insurance:

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Course Objective:

To acquire a basic understanding of the chemical, cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie the function of living organisms and to be able to use this information to solve physiological problems.

  • You may also check http://www2.austincc.edu/biology/ccobjectives to see the departmental imposed objectives.
  • Grading: Lecture Grade: Average of Four Tests: 75 % of course grade

    Lab grade:  25% of course grade

    The following scale will be strictly followed to determine your letter grade (I do not curve although each lecture exam has 105 points)

  • 90-100 A
  • 80-89.9 B
  • 70-79.9 C
  • 60-69.9 D
  • < 60 F
  • I do not give grades of Incomplete.

    Attendance:

    I feel that it is impossible to do well (meaning D or better!!) if you do not come to class regularly. Attendance will be taken. You are required to take all tests at the scheduled time (The Jed Rule). If you miss a test, you will receive a 0 for that test. The only exceptions are if there is a death in your family of if you are seriously ill and cannot physically come to class. In this latter instance, you must present a note from your doctor stating that you were physically unable to come to class. A cold or the flu is not an acceptable illness. In any case, if you are not able to come to an exam, you must inform me of that fact before the time of the exam. A phone call or an email either to me or to the departmental office is sufficient. If a make-up exam is in order, you must make plans with me for the taking of the exam within 24 hours after the regularly scheduled exam (The Martha Rule). Failure to either inform me or to make plans for the make-up will result in a 0 for that exam. A student will not be allowed to make up more than one exam, no matter what the reason (Paige Rule). You have one week to submit a test for review if you feel that it was misgraded (Sarah Rule). Lab attendance is mandatory and there are no make-up labs. If you miss a lab, you will receive a 0 for all assignments associated with that lab. Finally, there may be handouts or assignments given out (or graded assignments returned) during classes. If you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining these items and assignments on your own. It is your responsibility to get any material or information from other students that you did not receive due to being absent. You are responsible for all assignments and information whether you are present or not. I generally do not keep extra copies of handouts.

     

    Help

  • This is a very challenging course. It is extremely important that you not only know the material but understand it as well. Feel free to talk to me at any time. If you should feel lost or behind, do not assume that you will catch up - please make an appointment so that I can help you. Do not feel that you can only meet me during office hours.
  • Class Quizzes

    Sample Test

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