TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE NUMBER: BIOL 2401               COURSE NAME: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

HOURS: Lecture 3, Laboratory 3, Contact Hours 96              SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 4

PREREQUISITES: reading level III, BIOL 2404 or equivalent, with a grade of C or higher. A strong background in basic chemistry and introductory biochemistry, basic cellular biology, and microscopic techniques is presumed.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, including organization of the body, principles of support and movement, and control systems of the body , oriented toward the health sciences.

TEXTBOOK: Seeley's Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, Philip Tate, 1^st Edition.

TEXTBOOK: Laboratory Guide BIOL 2401, current edition, Ott & Gregory

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE COURSE:  The purpose of the study of human anatomy and physiology is to provide an understanding of body structure and function, in order to predict the responses of the body in health and disease.  The goals of the course are to organize the information and provide a conceptual framework to facilitate student comprehension and mastery of anatomical structure and physiological function. After studying the material presented in the texts, lecture, laboratory, computer and web-based tutorials, and other resources, the student should be able to complete all behavioral/learning objectives listed below with a minimum competency of 70%.

COURSE GRADE: The lecture grade is determined by averaging test grades over each unit covered. The laboratory grade is determined by the average of weekly quizzes (50%), the midterm practical exam (25%), and the final practical exam (25%).  The final exam is comprehensive. The course grade is determined as follows: Lecture: 50% Laboratory: 30% Final Examination: 20%. 
Letter grades are assigned as follows: 90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; 59 and below = F.   Minimum level of competency is 70% (C).

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture, class discussion, reading assignments, laboratory performance, including active learning and writing assignments, computer-based assignments, including CD-ROM and web-based tutorials.

METHODS OF EVALUATION: Written and/or computer-delivered examinations including recognition and recall as well as analysis and discrimination; attendance and participation in laboratory exercises.

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After studying the material presented in the texts, lecture, laboratory, computer  tutorials, and other resources, the student should be able to complete all behavioral/learning objectives listed below with a minimum competency of 70%.

1.   Demonstrate the proper usage of anatomical terminology and design, and analyze clinical descriptions of anatomy.

2.   Explain and identify examples of the two types of homeostatic mechanisms, and diagram and relate their components.

3.   Describe the morphological and physiological nature of living cells, and assess the effects of specific situations on cells.

4.   Recognize, list, describe, explain the significance of, and make predictions about the four histological types found in the body.

5.   Describe, illustrate, appraise the significance of , analyze, and draw generalized patterns of the cellular, histological, anatomical, physiological, clinical, and pathological workings of the following body systems:

·          integumentary

·          skeletal

·          muscular

·          nervous (including sense organs)

·          endocrine

6.   Demonstrate proper usage of laboratory equipment.

If any student in this class has special classroom or testing needs because of a physical, learning or emotional condition, please contact Margaret Rapp, ADA Student Coordinator, in Support Services on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center, 510-2878.  Her office is located next to the Testing Center.

 Withdrawing from a course is the student’s responsibility.  If you do not withdraw yourself, you will very likely receive an F if you do not attend class.

Anatomy lab web page at http://science.tjc.edu/Course/BIOLOGY/A&P/Anat.htm

Tyler Junior College Life Sciences web page at http://science.tjc.edu/life.htm

Revised: Fall 2008