BIOL 2304/2101 - Human Anatomy, Spring 2012

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• syllabus - will be posted in Blackboard the week before classes begin
• textbook information - Spring 2012 - this supersedes any information located at the textbook link in the course schedule
• open labs, college wide - TBA
• lab pictures
• link for learning styles online assignment
• active learning tutorial
• study schedule information

Links to related sites:

Histology Help - Contains images and explanations of most slides used in lab.

on this page:

• Course description
• What are the course goals?
• How do you know if you should take this course?

BIOL 2304 HUMAN ANATOMY LECTURE (3-3-0). Lecture component of Human Anatomy. A detailed study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on gross and histological study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Corequisite enrollment in laboratory course (BIOL 2101) also required. Skills: I Prerequisites: High school biology with proof of compentency through ACC departmental exam. ( ) Course Type: T

BIOL 2101 HUMAN ANATOMY LAB (1-0-3). Laboratory component of Human Anatomy. Emphasis on lab-based study of gross and histological anatomy. Corequisite enrollment in lecture course (BIOL 2304) also required. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: I Prerequisites: High school biology wiht proof of competency through ACC departmental exam. ( ) Course Type: T

This course is designed for students entering professional programs such as nursing. It provides a foundation for the clinical topics covered in those courses by requiring mastery of factual material, laboratory techniques, and problem-solving skills.

What are the course goals?

To help you prepare for subsequent courses and professional work, and reinforce your abilities to follow directions and meet deadlines.

How do you know if you should take this class?

1) Does it meet your needs?

You should take this course if it is specifically required for your degree plan. If you are going to transfer it to another institution, check with them first to see how it transfers (as a specific course, just biology credits, or just science credits, or even an elective?).

2) Do you have the prerequisites?

a. College-level reading and writing demonstrated through one of the following:

• passing scores on ACC's reading and writing assessment tests
• passing scores on a state approved assessment test in reading and writing
• exemption from assessment through transcripted hours from another college or appropriate ACT, SAT, or TAAS scores.

b. Proof of competence in high school biology through ACC departmental exam (www.austincc.edu/biology/humanind)

Students not meeting prerequisites are subject to automatic withdrawal from a class.

Here is a list of the skills and knowledge you are expected to have after completing the course prerequisites:

college level reading and writing skills:
ability to organize information and write narrative descriptions
ability to outline
ability to abstract
college level vocabulary
ability to use dictionary and other reference books

high school biology - www.austincc.edu/biology/humanind

3) Do you have enough time to study?

You should count on spending at least 2 hours outside of class for every hour spent in class (that's 12 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters, and 16 hours in the long summer semester). That is the amount recommended for an average student to pass a course. If you need a grader higher than C, you will probably have to spend more time preparing for class (3 to 4 hours for every hour spent in class). Anatomy classes require extra time outside of lab for both dissection and histology.