St. Petersburg College
Fall 2011
Instructor: Dr. Christopher Klotz
Phone: 791-2577
Email:
Office Hours: M 10:00-11:00, 12:15-2:00, 4:50-5:30 T 10:00-11:00 W 10:00-11:00, 12:15-5:30 TH 10:00-11:00,1:45-4:30
Office: Clearwater Campus NM 217
Instructor Web Site:
Academic Department:
Dean: John Vaughan
Office Location: UP 337, Seminole Campus
Office Number: 394-6995
Academic Chair: Mike Stumpe
Office Location: NM 213
Office Number: 791-2490
Course Description:
This course is a laboratory study of the specific structure and function of the human body beginning with the cell
and stressing the physical and chemical processes important in maintenance of homeostasis. The systems studied
include lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive. 45 contact hours.
Major Learning Outcomes:
- The student will develop an understanding of interrelationships between cells, tissues, and organs
2.The student will apply knowledge of the principles of chemistry and the relationships to homeostasis.
Course Objectives Stated in Performance Terms:
- The student will develop an understanding of interrelationships between cells, tissues, and organs by studying
a.demonstrating knowledge of the endocrine system to include:
(1)identifying the major organs, and their structures, and describing their functions in the endocrine
system.
(2)recognizing and describing the major disorders due to abnormal secretion rates.
(3)locating the production sites, action sites and actions of major hormones.
b.demonstrating knowledge of the cardiovascular system to include:
(1)identifying the major organs and describing their functions of the cardiovascular system.
(2)recognizing and describing the structures of the vessels and being able to distinguish them.
(3)recognizing and describing the structures, functions and locations of smooth and cardiac muscle
tissue.
(4)identifying the chambers, valves and circulatory vessels associated with the heart.
(5)analyzing the direction of blood flow within the heart and being able to correlate blood flow with
oxygen content.
(6)identifying the structures of heart conduction system.
(7)explaining the electrical events to systole and diastole of ventricles.
(8)recognizing and describing appearances of abnormalities of cardiac cycle.
(9)identifying the major cardiovascular routes and the tissues which they service.
(10)describing the components and functions of blood.
(11)explaining and interpreting ABO and Rh blood typing.
(12)interpreting blood pressure values.
(13)interpreting hematocrit values.
c.demonstrating knowledge of the lymphatic system to include:
(1)identifying the lymphatic organs and describing their functions.
(2)identifying the histology of various lymph tissues.
d.demonstrating knowledge of the respiratory system to include:
(1)identifying the major organs and describing their functions in the respiratory system.
(2)explaining the structures through which gases must pass and where the gases are exchanged.
(3)recognizing and describing the changes in histology and the function of each tissue type.
(4)analyzing respiratory volumes and capacities, and factors that control them.
e.demonstrating knowledge of the digestive system to include:
(1)identifying the digestive organs as well as their structures, and describing their functions and
secretions.
(2)identifying the histological structures and describing their functions of the GI tract and the
accessory organs.
(3)understanding the hormones that control digestion and metabolism.
(4)recognizing and describing the function of water, stomach acid (HCl), bicarbonate ions, and
bile salts in digestion.
(5)describing the metabolism of biological molecules (eg. carbohydrates).
f.demonstrating knowledge of the urinary system to include:
(1)identifying the structures of the urinary system.
(2)explaining the functions of the urinary system.
(3)identifying and describing the functions of various portions of the nephron.
(4)recognizing and describing the structures of the urinary tract and their histology.
(5)explaining some simple procedures to analyze urine, common disorders and their causes.
g.demonstrating knowledge of the reproductive system to include:
(1)identifying major reproductive structures and their general functions.
(2)explaining the processes of gametogenesis and cell types in the processes.
(3)explaining and comparing the reproductive hormone production sites, action sites and their actions.
h.demonstrating knowledge of development and genetics to include:
(1)recognizing and describing the stages of embryonic development, relevant structures and major
events occurring at each stage.
(2)explaining terminology of genetics.
2.The student will apply knowledge of the principles of chemistry and the relationships to homeostasis by
applying the principles of chemistry to the normal maintenance of homeostasis from information provided by
instructor demonstrations, alternative technologies or student experimentations.
Criteria Performance Standard:
Upon completion of this course the student will, with a minimum 70 percent accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each
of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.
Student Expectations:
Labs are designed to provide hands on opportunities to enhance yourstudy of anatomy and physiology. Students are
responsible for studying the assigned material in thelab book in order to assimilate the key terms and familiarize themselves
with specific lab procedures. Students should come to lab prepared with advanced study of the daily topic.Learning will
consist of information listed in the Lab Manual with application from the Lab Exercises, including collaborative activities.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: BSC 2086
Required Text: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2085L and 2086L laboratory manual, Nicotera and Klotz,
4th edition, ISBN 978-1-59984-220-2
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Tortora (textbook), ISBN 978-0-470-28100-0
Method: The teaching method employed in this course is the learning activities that are done in lab.
Library:
Meeting Information:
Course Location: Clearwater Campus, NM 261
Meeting Days: Mondays
Class Times: 2:00-4:50
Important Dates:
August 22 Classes start
August 26 Last day to drop/add
September 5 Labor Day
October 27 Last date to Withdraw
November 11 Veterans Day
November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 12-15 Final Exams for Lecture
Financial Aid:
Academic Integrity: The college has an official policy on academic honesty and proper classroom behavior.
It is the student’s responsibility to review the online Academic Honesty Policy or "Academic Honesty
and Student Behavior: Expectations of Students at SPC" brochure. It is important to remember that
everyone’s goal should be to learn. Behavior that impedes the learning process of others will not be tolerated.
Disruptive behavior includes talking at inappropriate times, text-messaging or talking on the phone
during class or repeatedly coming to class late. Students are expected to be actively engaged in the learning
process, and should ask the instructor questions as needed.
Attendance Policy:
You are encouraged to attend all labs and arrive on time. Frequently in lab, I inform students of important
concepts that they need to know for an upcoming exam. Faculty must file lack of attendance reports (exceeding
2 absences) for veterans, dual-enrolled, Early College and Collegiate High School students.
SPC Withdrawal Policy:
Instructors can no longer withdraw students from classes. If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, it is the
responsibility of the student to withdraw either online through MySPC or with the help of an advisor in the
registration office. If the withdrawal is completed by October 27, 2011, a grade of “W” will be recorded which
does not impact the student’s GPA. If the withdrawal occurs after October 27, 2011, the student will receive a
grade of WF (withdraw-failing). The WF grade is punitive; it has the same impact on the GPA as an F. Students
in the third attempt of a course who withdraw will receive a WF regardless of the date of withdrawal. Students
who do not attend during the first two weeks of classes will automatically be withdrawn from the course by the
college and will still be responsiblefor the tuitionand fees. Also, students who do not show sufficient active
participation (completion of Practicals 1 and 2) in the course by October 27, 2011, will be administratively
withdrawn by the college and receive a WF. Students who withdraw from all classes may be required to repay
some or all of the financial aid received for the term. Should you consider totally withdrawing from all classes
before October 27, 2011 (for the Spring session) it is important that you consult the Scholarships & Student
Financial Assistance office on your home campus to understand your options and the consequences of total
withdrawal. Since the lecture (2086) and the lab (2086L) are co-requisite courses, you are supposed to withdraw
from the lecture if you withdraw from the lab.
EXAMINATIONS:The Practicals will consist of fill-in-the-blank type questions involving, as much as possible,
models, specimens, microscope slides and charts, and will include questions that will necessitate critical
thinking. The amount of material to be learned in this course is extensive. Absences seriously hamper learning.
Grading System: 4 Practical Exams (20% each) = 80%
Quizzes = 20%
Average score: add the 4 practicals plus the quiz average and divide by 5
90 – 100% = A
80 – 89.9% = B
70 – 79.7% = C
60 – 69.9% = D
Below 60% = F
NO MAKE UP PRACTICALS WILL BE GIVEN! If an emergency arises for that day, schedule yourself to take the Practical exam with
another labthat week.If the medical or other crisis means that you cannot participate in any of that week’s Practicals, you and your
instructor can elect for you to takean incomplete grade for the course and finish that portion of the Lab the next semester. If the crises
(usually medical) is going to be prolonged, you can request a “medical withdrawal” from the course, done at the Provost’s office.
Scoring format and schedule for quizzes will be explained in the first lab. It is the responsibility of each student to follow the class schedule
and be prepared for thematerial covered each week. The instructor may modify the schedule if necessary as the semester progresses.
Students will be given sufficient notification of any changes.
BSC 2086L - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LAB II
Session I, 2011 - 2012
LAB# / DATE / TOPIC
1 / Aug 22 / Cardiovascular System-Blood
2 / Aug 29 / Heart, Coronary Circulation
3 / Sept 5 / No class - study
4 / Sept 12 / Cardiovascular Physiology
5 / Sept 19 / Blood Vessels; Quiz 1
6 / Sept 26 / Practical I
7 / Oct 3 / Lymphatic System
8 / Oct 10 / Respiratory System
9 / Oct 17 / Endocrine System; Quiz 2
10 / Oct 24 / Practical II
11 / Oct 31 / Digestive System
12 / Nov 7 / Urinary System
Cat Internal Organs
13 / Nov 14 / Practical III
14 / Nov 21 / Reproductive System - Male, Female
15 / Nov 28 / Development and Heredity; Quiz 3
16 / Dec 5 / Practical IV
Attention Students:The Syllabi Addendum is an important part of your syllabus and can be easily accessed by using
the link below. Do take the time to read this very important information—
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Student Survey of Instruction:
The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of
instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely
for the purpose of performance improvement.
After reading this syllabus, read the below signature page, sign it and hand it to your instructor.
Signature Page
I have read, understand, and agree to abide fully by the parameters set in this syllabus and Syllabus Addendum.
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