CCBC, Spring 2018 School of Mathematics and Science

Biology Department, Essex Campus

BIOL 109: Human Anatomy and Physiology Sections: E71
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Course Description and Prerequisites : Human Anatomy and Physiology provides an overview of
human anatomy and physiology through the study of the structure and function of the human body.
In addition to introductory principals of chemistry and cell biology, the following organ systems are
examined: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, immune, circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, urinary and reproductive.

Note: This course is intended primarily for students preparing for allied health professional careers
including: Respiratory Therapist, Radiology Technician, Radiography (X-ray) technician, Massage
Therapist, EMT (certificate only) and Mental Health profession; it may be taken by students that want
to understand the human body for personal or career reasons. This course is not a substitute for BIOL
110, 220 or 221 or a prerequisite for other science courses.

Pathway- When you enroll at CCBC you are assigned a Pathway based on your declared major. Your
specific pathway will host activities that are designed to keep you excited about your career choice
and help you be successful in your transfer and career goals. Be sure to visit your Pathway Blackboard
organization to learn about upcoming activities including field trips, information about career
opportunities, and tutoring sessions. Go to http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Degrees-
and-Certificates/Pathways.aspx and then click on your Pathway.

Prerequisites: ENGL 052, RDNG 052 and MATH 082

I. Basic Course Information

A. Instructor: Dr. K. Van de Wal
B. Office: MASH 510J
Contact Information: 443-840-2667
kvandewal@ccbcmd.edu
C. Office Hours: Monday: 10 am – 11 am & 12:30pm – 1:30 pm
Tuesday: 9:45 am – 12:45 pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm – 1:30 pm
Thursday & Friday: Available by appointment
D. Department/School Phone Number: Biology Department; 443-840-2667
E. Class Times, Days, and Locations: BIOL 109-E71 21178 Class 9:05 am-12:05 pm
E.MASH 202 Required Lab 12:30 pm-3:25 pm E.MASH 502
F. Statement of Student Out-of-Class Work Expectations. These expectations are the minimal
requirements based on national standards and may not be decreased: in a standard 16 week
semester, students are expected to spend 2 hours per week, per credit hour on work outside of class.
This is a four credit course taught in a 14-week semester, and so you are expected to complete at
least eight hours of work per week outside of the class including reading, class preparation,
homework, studying, etc. If this is an online section, an additional four hours are required per week.
Students: please note that these are minimal requirements for any course, and that many students
require more time than this for science courses.
G. Materials:
Required: For laboratory courses, appropriate clothing (including shoes which cover the tops of
the feet and have good traction) is required. See “Course Procedures” for more information:
 Required Texts:
 Visual Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology w/Mastering A&P Access Code by Martini, Ober,
Bartholomew & Nath
 Exploring Anatomy and Physiology in the Lab 3 rd edition by Amerman
Optional Supplies:
 Get Ready for A&P by Garrett; Pearson Publishers
 Chemical Splash Safety Goggles – Must be worn for dissections. A limited number are supplied by the
department.
 Laboratory coat

II. Course Goals Overall

A. Course Objectives1:
After completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. identify the major human body systems and their organs;
2. describe the organization of the human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ and organ
system level;
3. explain what homeostasis is and describe the role that the integumentary, muscular, skeletal,
endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous and urinary systems play in maintaining it;
4. explain how the nervous system and endocrine systems allow communication between parts of
the body;
5. integrate knowledge of the functioning integumentary, muscular, skeletal, endocrine,
cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, urinary and reproductive systems of the body in order to
explain how the body functions as a whole;
6. apply knowledge of the major nutritional needs of the body to how the digestive system works;
7. discuss how the anatomy and physiology of the human body is similar in all racial and cultural
groups;
8. determine the impact that physiological and anatomical changes will have on the human body;
and
9. use instruments or other technology to measure physical parameters such as blood pressure,
heart rate, respiratory volumes and urine constituents.

B. Major Topics1:
I. Introductory chemistry
II. Cell structure and function
III. Tissue organization
IV. The integumentary system
V. Osteology and articulation
VI. The muscular system
VII. The nervous system
A. Central nervous system
B. Peripheral nervous system
C. Special senses
VIII. The endocrine system
IX. The circulatory system
X. The lymphatic system
XI. The respiratory system
XII. The digestive system
XIII. The urinary system
XIV. The reproductive systems
A. Male
B. Female
 C. Fertilization and embryonic development

C. Rationale: This course can be used to meet the General Education requirement of a four-credit course in the science
domain for general education. This course is intended for pre-allied health majors. This course is not a substitute for BIOL
110, 220 or 221 or a prerequisite for other science courses. This course does not satisfy the Anatomy & Physiology pre-
requisite for the Nursing Program.

III. Evaluation
A. Requirements1:

The lecture portion of this class is worth 60% of the overall grade.

Unit Exams: A student is responsible for mastery of all course objectives covered in class. Each of the three
100-pt. Unit Exams will contain multiple choice, fill-in, and free response questions; other question types
(matching, true/false, etc.) are possible.

Quizzes: You will have ten quizzes worth 10 points each, taken between the three Unit Exams. These quizzes
will be electronic, taken on BlackBoard. There will be a multi-day submission window for each quiz.

Writing Assignment: A short research paper will be assigned; guidelines on the topic and the grading rubric
will be distributed at a later date. This paper is worth 50 points, and is due on Saturday, April 28, 2018. As
always, proper scientific sources must be used and given credit using APA style citations.

Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam worth 150 points will be given at the end of the course. All topics
that were covered in the lecture portion are potential sources for questions.

The lab grade is worth 40% of the total grade.

Lab Practicals: There will be three lab practicals, worth 100 points apiece. There are no make-up lab
practicals for any reason. A student’s unexcused absence from the lab practical will result in 0% earned for
that practical. Taking the practical with a different section is a possibility, but not guaranteed.

Lab Homework: Eleven times during the semester, students will be expected to turn in a 10-pt. assignment
based on visual identification and the terminology learned during lab exercises. Only ten grades will be
taken; the eleventh assignment will replace the lowest grade of the previous ten or will not be counted, if it
is the lowest.

B. Instructor's grading policy:

Unit Exams 3 at 100 points each = 300 pts Score Grade

Quizzes 10 at 10 points each = 100 pts 900-1000 A
800-899 B
Writing Assignment 1 at 50 points = 50 pts 700-799 C
600-699 D
Comprehensive Final 1 at 150 points = 150 pts
<600 F
Total points for Bio 109 Lecture 600 pts

Practicals 3 at 100 points each = 300 pts

Exams will be given out
Lab Homework 10 at 10 points each = 100 points at the exact start time
of class and collected
Total points for Bio 109 Lab 400 pts

Total points for Bio 109 1000 pts

at the exact end time. After ten minutes, no one is allowed to enter the room, so arrive on time. A
student who misses the lecture on the day of a lab practical or lab on the day of a lecture exam
without a documented excuse will have five points automatically deducted from the grade of that
test.

NOTHING is allowed on the desk during an exam. There are no restroom breaks during an exam; make
sure you use the restroom before the exam is given. If you leave the room after exams are distributed,
then your exam is considered to be finished. Under no circumstances will a re-test be given. Written
assignments and exams can be taken in pencil or in blue or black ink. You will be given the opportunity
to ask questions relating to the grading of each test, but additional points may only be rewarded for an
acknowledged grading error or a well-reasoned, evidence-based, politely phrased argument. You may
not challenge an objective question answered in pencil or erasable ink.

Academic honesty is to be maintained at all times. I recognize the benefits of collaboration on

homework assignments, but all students would be best served to put forth an individual effort.
Cheating on any quiz, test, or practical will result in an automatic failure of the course and
notification of the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.

Late homework assignments will be penalized 20% per calendar day (NOT class meeting!) late. After
three days, it will become a zero. I prefer hard copies, but I will accept electronic submissions if
necessary.

The lecture quizzes have a multi-day submission window. The deadline for a quiz is firm, with
absolutely no exceptions.

C. Instructor's attendance policy: Students are required to attend all classes. Please let the instructor
know via e-mail of any sickness or emergencies that may prevent you from doing so. If you are sick
or have a life emergency (e.g., you were involved in a car accident), please provide documentation,
and the absence will be considered excused. All other absences are considered unexcused. You can
have three unexcused absences from class without penalty, but students will be penalized 5 points
per unexcused absence beyond the third. Additionally, a student who misses the lecture on the
day of a lab practical or lab on the day of a lecture exam without a documented excuse will have
five points automatically deducted from the grade of that test.

No make-up exams will be given unless the instructor is notified in advance, and only for emergency
situations as approved by the instructor or for religious holidays. Medical emergencies will require
a doctor’s note with both a date and a phone number; be aware that I may call this number for
confirmation. With approval, students are expected to make up exams within at most two days.
With advance notice and the instructor’s approval, you may be able to take a quiz or test before the
normal date.

Participation in all laboratories is mandatory. No make-up labs will be given. You will still be held
responsible for any & all material that you missed in lab. If you know of an absence in advance, you
may be able to attend a different section (pending room and instructor approval), but this is NOT
guaranteed!

D. Instructor’s audit policy: Important notes: (1) you can no longer wait until mid-semester to decide
that auditing a course is appropriate: the final date to change to an audit now coincides with the
 final date for withdrawing with a 50% refund, and (2) failure to participate in the class as follows will
result in a grade of “W” instead of “AU.” The deadline for changing your grade to AU is February 16,
2017.

IV. Course Procedures

A. Course-related policies and procedures: You must earn a passing grade (60%) in both
portions of the course to pass the course as a whole. That is, if you fail the lab (or the lecture
portion), you also fail the course.

Cell Phone and Personal Electronics Policy: Cell phones and other electronic devices need to be set to
silent during lecture and lab. In lecture, please use personal electronics only for class purposes; reports
of distracting or inappropriate behavior may result in permission to use the device being withdrawn.
Personal electronics should not be used in lab without the instructor’s permission. CELL PHONES MUST
BE TURNED OFF DURING ALL TESTS AND PRACTICALS.

Disability Support: If you qualify for accommodations during class or testing, you must obtain a letter
through Disability Support Services (website) and provide it to the instructor. Accommodations are not
retroactive.

College and Community Outreach Services: If you require human services assistance, please contact
CCBC’s Success Navigators. More information can be found here.

At all times, please show respect for the instructor, the material, your fellow students, all living things,
and the planet in general. More specifically, please arrive on time to avoid disrupting the class. Packing
up and/or leaving class before a formal dismissal is both very disruptive and incredibly rude.

We will discuss laboratory safety procedures in class at the beginning of the course. Laboratory safety
procedures must be followed at all times. Failure to do so may result in your being asked to leave the
lab for that day, and you will automatically fail (receive a 0 for) that day’s assignments and be
considered to have an unexcused absence.

For the most success in class, please read through the assigned chapter before coming to class. After
class, reviewing the material in the textbook once again will help you retain the information. Students
are encouraged to participate during lecture and lab by raising their hands and asking questions or
continuing a discussion, but private conversations distract both the instructor and other students and
will not be tolerated. Constructive feedback on the course is always appreciated.

B. College wide syllabus policies: For college wide syllabus policies such as the Code of Conduct related
to Academic Integrity and Classroom Behavior or the Audit/ Withdrawal policy, please go to the
‘MySyllabiPolicies’ Tab on the MyCCBC page. Please pay particular attention to the following sections
of MySyllabiPolicies:
 Attendance Policy
 Code of Conduct for Academic Integrity
 Grades – AU
 Grades -W The last day to withdraw for a full semester Spring 2018 course is April 9, 2018.
 How the Code of Academic Integrity Applies to this class:

1. Any student caught cheating on an exam will receive a zero on that exam. A report will be forwarded
to the college’s Judicial Affairs Office.
2. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Plagiarism is copying another’s work in whole or in part, cutting and pasting from the Internet, and
use of materials without proper resource citation.
i. First offense- 1 letter grade reduction in score
ii. Second offense- zero for the assignment
iii. Third offense- failure of the course
3. It is my expectation as this course is science based students will use the standard Counsel of Science
Editors (CSE) name, year format. You may refer to the Little Brown Handbook for more information
on this style, or to Kirszner & Mandell’s The Pocket Handbook for Biology. Both are available in the
bookstore.

C. Contact information for course-related concerns: See endnote for contact information2.

D. Additional Procedures: No food or drink is allowed in any science lab at any time. Adequate
protective clothing is required in the Biology 109 laboratories. This includes closed-toed shoes,
pants or skirts covering at least to the knees, and short-sleeved shirts with no bare midriffs (in other
words, you must be covered shoulders to knees). If you prefer to purchase a laboratory coat, you
may do so at the bookstore. Failure to abide by laboratory safety policies will result in removal of
students from the class.

Pathway – When you enroll at CCBC you are assigned a Pathway based on your declared major. Your
specific pathway will host activities that are designed to keep you excited about your career choice
and help you be successful in your transfer and career goals. Be sure to visit your Pathway
Blackboard organization to learn about upcoming activities including field trips, information about
career opportunities, and tutoring sessions. Go to http://www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-
Courses/Degrees-and-Certificates/Pathways.aspx and then click on your Pathway.

E. Course calendar/schedule: See the separate schedule PDF document.

This syllabus may be changed with notification to the class.
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Note that the content in these sections is dictated by the Common Course Outline for this course, as approved at the college-wide
level: [http://www.ccbcmd.edu/cco/home.html]
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Students should first attempt to take concerns to the faculty member. If students are unable to resolve course-related concerns with
the instructor, they should contact Ms. Stephanie Rafferty-Thompson, Essex Campus Coordinator of Biology at srafferty@ccbcmd.edu
or 443-840-2672.