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Course Syllabus South Louisiana Community College Fall 2020 This document is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion and/or due to inclement weather

Course Prefix and Number: BIOL 2017 Course Name: Survey of Human Anatomy & Physiology Course Credit value: 4 hours. Mixed Lecture and Lab (Hybrid delivery)

Instructor: Michael Fulbright, M.S. Email: [email protected] Meeting Times: Monday 8:00–10:15 (HS317) and Remotely via Cisco Webex Office: Office hours will be held via Cisco Webex, link provided in Canvas Office Hours: Mondays 10:15–12:30 and by appointment any day of the week. Email me to set up a one on one meeting online Special Facility or Equipment Needs/Safety Rules and Issues: Lecture/laboratory room with facilities for integrated lecture/demonstration/laboratory activities with multimedia available with internet access. Student desk/tables suitable for participation in laboratory activities to include running water/sink, heat sources, electrical outlets, laboratory supplies and equipment, appropriate safety precautions, and computer integrated instruction. Lab Fee: $25.00 *You don’t pay me this (included in your tuition and fees Course Description: A one-semester lecture/laboratory general survey course covering structure and function of the human body designed for students entering health related fields. A systems approach will be used to cover general principles and terminology. Laboratory is integrated with the lecture. Pre-requisite(s): Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL 1010 and MATH 1105 Co-requisite(s): None Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 1.

Apply critical thinking skills to problems associated with anatomy and physiology

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Describe the structure and function of cells, tissues and organ systems

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Correctly apply the terminology used in anatomy and physiology

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Correctly utilize laboratory equipment associated with the course, such as microscopes, anatomical models and dissection tools.

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Correctly utilize laboratory methods included in this course.

SLCC Biol 2017 FA20 Syllabus

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Course Content:

Introduction a. Laboratory activity: Body organization b. Laboratory activity: Introduction to microscopy Chemical Basis of Life (Review) a. Laboratory activity: Organic molecules in the body Cells & Tissues a. Integumentary system b. Laboratory activity: Cells and tissues Skeletal system a. Laboratory activity: Structure of bones and organization of skeleton Skeletal system a. Laboratory activity: Bones and joints Muscular system a. Laboratory activity: Muscle physiology Nervous system a. Laboratory activity: Anatomy of the brain Nervous system a. Senses b. Laboratory activity: Senses of hearing and vision Endocrine System Blood a. Laboratory activity: Blood testing and typing Heart a. Laboratory activity: Structure of heart b. Laboratory activity: Blood vessels, pulse and blood pressure Lymphatic system and immunity Digestion a. Laboratory activity: Organs of the digestive system Respiration a. Laboratory activity: Breathing and respiratory capacities Urinary a. Laboratory activity: Structure and Urinalysis Reproductive a. Laboratory activity: Male and female reproductive systems

Texts and Readings: Lecture: Seeley’s Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Ed. Vanputte et al., 2018 Optional Lab: Exploring Anatomy & Physiology in the Laboratory; Core Concepts. Amerman, 2014

Assessment: Student learning in this course will be monitored and measured using a variety of approved methods potentially including, but not limited to, writing assignments, collaborative projects, research projects, presentations, quizzes and exams. Grading Scale: A (>90%), B (80-89%), C (70-79%), D (60-69%), F (...